CDF workshops and activities are supported by the Student Services Amenities Fee. Dates and times are indicative and subject to change without notice. While we endeavour to remain current, sessions can change suddenly due to circumstances beyond our control. ALWAYS register in Student Hub to stay updated.

   

Basic statistical ideas for researchers [webinar]

27 May 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Learn ideas relating to research design, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

NEW! PadletUQ [webinar]

27 May 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn to use PadletUQ to promote active learning face-to-face and online.

Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement [webinar]

28 May 2024 10:00am11:30am
Learn about research metrices and social media impact. Find out how and where you can start making an impact with your research. (Previously known as Making and measuring research impact: an introduction)

NEW! Editing educational media in Adobe Premiere Workshop [webinar]

29 May 2024 11:00am12:00pm
This hands-on course will help you bring your teaching videos to life through efficient post-production.

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship [webinar]

30 May 2024 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

30 May 2024 12:00pm1:00pm
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

Finish that thesis!™ [online]

3 June 2024 9:00am5 June 2024 4:00pm
Thesis deadline looming but can’t seem to find the time or motivation? Join us for an intensive 3-day advance (not a retreat!) towards writing 20,000 words for your thesis or set your own ambitious writing goals! Apply now! Applications close: 12 MAY 11:45pm

Career strategy: Plan for your Future [St Lucia]

3 June 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.

Ventures' Curiosity PhD [St Lucia]

4 June 2024 10:00am9 July 2024 12:00pm
Over six weeks, you will attend a combination of weekly workshops tailored specifically for UQ PhD students. This program will be delivered in-person. Please note you will be required to attend all workshops in your chosen format and the speaker session. APPILICATIONS CLOSE 1 JUNE AT 12PM.

NEW! What’s new in eLearning [webinar]

5 June 2024 11:00am12:00pm
Discover new functions and capabilities in eLearning systems.

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What DO examiners want? [St Lucia]

1 October 2024 1:00pm3:00pm
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare? This workshop is also available in the webinar delivery mode. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

What DO examiners want? [Webinar]

1 October 2024 1:00pm3:00pm
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare? This session is also offered in the F2F mode. Please ensure that you are registered in the correct mode to receive the correct instructions.

Leaders and leadership: The challenge of 'doing' leadership [webinar]

3 October 2024 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop will give you insights into what leadership means in the 21st century and the challenges of being a leader.  It will give you an opportunity to reflect on your own potential to lead and make a difference in the workplace.

Lighting the Spark: Entrepreneurial Pathways to leverage your research [St Lucia]

5 November 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Find out how to generate workable ideas from your research and turn them into business opportunities. Be an idea pioneer!

Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

6 November 2024 1:00pm2:30pm
Intellectual Property can be a valuable asset and understanding how to protect it will help you in your research career. This session will touch upon UQ’s IP policies, and the broader Australian and global context.

Career strategy (General) [St Lucia]

12 November 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Discover post-HDR career options and consider which is best for you.

Optimising Wellbeing throughout your HDR Journey [Gatton]

21 November 2024 10:00am11:30am
This workshop aims to assist HDR students to manage stress, to open conversations about wellbeing and to access UQ support services and resources.

Communicating for impact outside academia [St Lucia]

25 November 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Learn to communicate your research to the broader community.

Mastering the WRite Stuff™ [online]

27 November 2024 9:00am28 November 2024 4:00pm
Are you coming up to or just past Progress Review 2 (Mid-Candidature Review) and getting the jitters about having to produce a mammoth 80,000 word thesis all in the not too distant future? Fret not, we’ve got you covered! Join us for a 2-day intensive course and learn how to set yourself on the right path to writing. Applications close TBA.

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Statistical comparisons using R (QCIF) [webinar]

8 August 2023 9:00am5:00pm
This practical hands-on workshop will help participants to choose and use the appropriate statistical test for their data by introducing key concepts of inferential statistics in R. Prior knowledge of R is required. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS 8 JUNE AT 12PM.

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [online]

7 August 2023 1:30pm3:00pm
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

7 August 2023 10:30am12:30pm
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

R for reproducible scientific analysis (QCIF) [webinar]

7 August 2023 9:00am10 August 2023 12:30pm
An introduction to R for non-programmers using gapminder data (Combines the former workshops Intro to R and Advanced R). Please do not sign up unless you are able to fully attend all four mornings. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPENS ON 7 JUNE AT NOON.

Sensitive data management (QCIF) [webinar]

1 August 2023 9:00am11:30am
This workshop uses practical and discussion-based training to guide researchers about identifying what constitutes sensitive data, the risks of working with sensitive data, and how to appropriately manage those risks. The workshop is particularly relevant for clinical, environmental, and ecological researchers, but is applicable to all fields of research.

Plotting and programming with Python (QCIF) [webinar]

24 July 2023 9:00am27 July 2023 12:30pm
This software carpentry workshop introduces the building blocks of Python. Please do not sign up for the four half-days (morning) interactive workshop unless you are able to attend all four morning sessions in full.

R for reproducible scientific analysis (QCIF) [webinar]

11 July 2023 9:00am14 July 2023 12:30pm
An introduction to R for non-programmers using gapminder data (Combines the former workshops Intro to R and Advanced R). Please do not sign up unless you are able to fully attend all four mornings.

Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) [webinar]

28 June 2023 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about longitudinal data analysis. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 28 APRIL AT 12PM.

Plotting and programming with Python (QCIF) [webinar]

26 June 2023 9:00am29 June 2023 12:30pm
This software carpentry workshop introduces the building blocks of Python. Please do not sign up for the four half-days (morning) interactive workshop unless you are able to attend all four morning sessions in full.

Introduction to Regression modelling (ISSR) [webinar]

21 June 2023 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about simple and multiple regression models. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 25 APRIL AT 12PM.

Statistical comparisons using R (CDF) [webinar]

20 June 2023 9:00am5:00pm
This practical hands-on workshop will help participants to choose and use the appropriate statistical test for their data by introducing key concepts of inferential statistics in R. Prior knowledge of R is required.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

25 May 2023 9:00am1:00pm
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 25 APRIL AT 12PM

Single-cell RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (QCIF) [webinar]

22 May 2023 9:00am5:00pm
This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of single-cell RNA-Seq analysis, using the Galaxy platform. Starting from a table of gene counts we will evaluate, filter, annotate and visualise the data. We will also cover clustering, cell type identification and differential expression. No prior experience with Galaxy required.

UniQuest research commercialisation workshop

8 May 2023 8:00am9 May 2023 5:00pm
2-day workshop that focuses on creating an awareness of intellectual property management and commercialisation. Express your interest in joining the workshop now!

3MT Information Session for HDR Candidates [webinar]

30 March 2023 9:30am10:30am
This one hour session will provide all the information you need to participate in 3MT.

Ventures Startup Mixer

7 March 2023 4:00pm6:00pm
Network with some of Brisbane's best local startups at the Ventures Startup Mixer.

Graduate Teaching Associate Program (GTA) (5 months)

3 March 2023 2:00pm4:00pm
The program is now open for Semester 1, 2023. Read more on the GTA website or use the Register button to complete the Application form to express your interest now. Applications close 5pm, 3 March

HDR eOrientation Meet'n'Greet [online]

13 February 2023 1:30pm3:00pm
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

13 February 2023 10:30am12:30pm
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

Networking Breakfast: HDR Placements Showcase

20 June 2022 8:00am10:30am
The theme of this networking breakfast is Placements. Listen to our industry and student panels discuss their expectations and experiences of placements. Places are highly limited. Apply now! Applications close 3 June 12pm.

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Information sessions

In addition to the Career Development Framework sessions, the Graduate School holds information sessions on a range of topics relevant to UQ HDR candidates.

Library

UQ's Library is an excellent source of support and training for HDR candidates.

UQ's Library can help you find resources, manage your data, and make your research discoverable. They can also give you advice on publishing, research impact, and metrics.
UQ's Library provides software training (EndNote, NVivo, Galaxy, Excel, Adobe Acrobat), UQ Research Data Manager drop in sessions, and the excellent Creating a Structured Thesis (CaST) workshop.