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.

   

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.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

3 September 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Working with others
This workshop explores common challenges for international students, such as the experience of homesickness and culture shock, as well as the differences in the Australian workplace and academic cultures.

Writing a literature review [webinar]

4 September 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your lit review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

Strategic scholarly publishing principles [webinar]

5 September 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

Communicating quantitative research and visual information effectively [webinar]

6 September 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Communication
Learn how to make your data, statistics, graphs and images more impactful and memorable by learning how to make them more reader/audience-friendly. Case studies from both written work and oral presentations will be used to illustrate common problems and more effective solutions.

Research impact: Planning for optimal impact and engagement [St Lucia]

10 September 2024 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Impact and influence
Deepen your understanding of research impact and developing an action plan for achieving impact. Formulate your action plan for maximising research impact.

Planning to publish [webinar]

11 September 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
Which journals/publishers are best for your research? (previously known as How to Get Published)

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

12 September 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
R U Ok Day is a national day of action to encourage conversations with those who may be struggling. This workshop will build skills on mental health awareness, ways we can have difficult conversations with each other and ways to access support.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [St Lucia]

16 September 2024 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, participating in conferences or competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills).

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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.