Graduate School Career Development Framework

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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.

   

Presenting your research [webinar]

2 August 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Communication
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience. (Formerly known as Introduction to Presentation Skills as well as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

5 August 2024 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Orientation
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

5 August 2024 1:30pm–3:00pm
 
in Orientation
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [online]

8 August 2024 1:30pm–26 September 2024 4:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is online. Sessions run from 8 August to 26 September. Application close TBA.

Effective time management [webinar]

12 August 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree.

Research ethics: Human [St Lucia]

20 August 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Integrity and ethics
At UQ, you MUST have Ethics approval BEFORE conducting Human research! Human Research is research conducted with or about people, or their data or tissue.

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

20 August 2024 11:00am–12:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Research ethics: Animal [webinar]

21 August 2024 10:00am–11:00am
 
in Integrity and ethics
At UQ, animals are used for various scientific purposes in both research and teaching, including; laboratory research, teaching, veterinary science, companion and production animal settings, and in the wild (be it terrestrial or marine).

Writing a confirmation document [Herston/dual]

27 August 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Your thesis
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.

Advanced literature searching [webinar]

28 August 2024 10:00am–11:00am
 
in eResearch and data management
Learn how to use and navigate the UQ Library search engine. Learn strategies to find and identify what you’re looking for, and like a skilled investigator, identify and track down promising additional material. This session is targeted at new HDR students who have little experience with Library searching.

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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.
Services for researchers
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.
Training
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.