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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.

   

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

3 November 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Orientation
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.
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HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

3 November 2025 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Orientation
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.
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Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

4 November 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection.

Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

4 November 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
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. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

5 November 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
This hands-on workshop introduces core concepts of inferential statistics and guides participants in using SPSS to apply and interpret common statistical tests such as correlation, chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Through practical exercises, attendees will learn to define hypotheses and choose appropriate tests for research analysis. This workshop is face to face at St Lucia campus. Registrations close 29 October.

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

5 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Find out how to generate workable ideas from your research and turn them into business opportunities. Be an idea pioneer! This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Meta-Analysis in Action: Techniques for Data Extraction and Synthesis [St Lucia]

6 November 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research software and programming
Learn to conduct and report multi-level meta-analyses with confidence in this advanced workshop, where you'll practice data extraction, effect size interpretation, and meta-regression using R Studio. Delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Three Ss of Resilience [St Lucia]

6 November 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Learn strategies to improve resilience in order to better manage the stresses and strains of life, both during the candidature and in your future professional life. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Basic statistical ideas for researchers [webinar]

10 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn ideas relating to research design, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
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HDR Orientation Welcome BBQ [St Lucia]

10 November 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Orientation
Join the Graduate School for the opportunity to meet your fellow commencing candidates, Graduate School staff who will be assisting you in the HDR journey and also enjoying lunch within the beautiful St Lucia Campus.
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Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

4 November 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
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. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
Register

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

5 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Find out how to generate workable ideas from your research and turn them into business opportunities. Be an idea pioneer! This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
Register

Career strategy: Plan for your Future [webinar]

12 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.
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Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

13 November 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
Learn about analysing qualitative data.
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How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

17 November 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Career planning
Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.
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Mastering the WRite Stuff™ [online]

19 November 2025 9:00am–20 November 2025 4:00pm
 
in Your thesis
Approaching or recently completed Progress Review 2 (Mid-Candidature Review) and starting to think about the path ahead? The idea of writing a thesis can feel overwhelming, but you're not expected to do it all at once—or alone. Join us for a focused 2-day intensive course designed to help you establish a clear, manageable approach to your thesis writing. Gain practical tools, build confidence, and set yourself up for long-term success. Applications close 26 October 11:45pm.

Optimising Wellbeing throughout your HDR Journey [Gatton]

20 November 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
This workshop aims to assist HDR students to manage stress, to open conversations about wellbeing and to access UQ support services and resources. This workshop is delivered face to face at Gatton campus.
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Communicating for impact outside academia [St Lucia]

24 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
Learn to communicate your research to the broader community. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Maximising Research Impact: Strategies to strengthen your track record during your PhD [St Lucia]

30 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn how to articulate and showcase your research impact through practical strategies, real-world examples, and reflective exercises in this interactive workshop. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Workplace Persona: Navigating the workplace by looking inside of you [webinar]

28 October 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Working with others
Understanding yourself in the workplace requires understanding more about yourself. This seminar explores your potential from the perspective of your personality and how you can harness you potential in the workplace.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

27 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Refining your writing [webinar]

24 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

Effective writing strategies in research [St Lucia]

23 October 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Join an interactive workshop where experienced academics share practical writing strategies and time-management tips to help HDR students boost research productivity, connect with peers, and put learning into action.

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

22 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

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

22 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
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)

Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn about longitudinal data analysis.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy. Registrations close 15 October 9am.

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [St Lucia]

21 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
This workshop will dispel the common myth that perfectionism is a good thing that is a characteristic of high achievers, and use a cognitive behavioural approach to overcoming perfectionist behaviours and thought processes.

What DO examiners want? [Webinar]

16 October 2025 1:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Your thesis
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare?

Research integrity in HDR training (student only session) [webinar]

16 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Integrity and ethics
Learn about research integrity policies, advisors' and candidates' main obligations through a discussive, interactive session using real life scenarios. [This workshop differs from the mandatory online Research Integrity module which must still be completed as part of the Early Candidature Checkpoint.]

Pondering procrastination productively [webinar]

15 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Are you plagued by procrastination? Why put off till tomorrow what you can do today? Learn tools and strategies to get you started in making change, feeling in control and creating new, more productive habits.

Introduction to SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

15 October 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research software and programming
This hands-on workshop provides a practical introduction to SPSS, guiding beginners or those looking to build confidence through the essentials of data import, management, and basic statistical analysis. It will be delivered in person at the St Lucia campus. Registrations close 8 October.

Presenting your research [Herston]

14 October 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
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).

Presenting your research [webinar]

14 October 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
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).

Introduction to Regression modelling (ISSR) [webinar]

14 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn about simple and multiple regression models.

Mindmapping research: Coping with info overload [St Lucia]

14 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Your thesis
Learn how to manage your research and cope with information overload. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Effective time management [Dutton Park]

13 October 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree. This workshop is delivered face to face at Dutton Park campus.

Understanding quantitative data and performing descriptive analyses (ISSR) [webinar]

9 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This course is intended for HDR students who are new to working with quantitative data, or would like to refresh the basics.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

7 October 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Tips and tricks for grant applications: the ultimate beginner's guide [St Lucia]

2 October 2025 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to write your best grant application from the experts.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

1 October 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
Learn innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning.

Research Impact through Authentic Leadership [St Lucia]

1 October 2025 9:30am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn to rethink leadership and impact through collaborative activities, personal reflection, and practical planning. Participants will leave with a leadership statement and actionable steps to apply their strengths in research settings.

Research Impact through Authentic Leadership [webinar]

1 October 2025 9:30am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn to rethink leadership and impact through collaborative activities, personal reflection, and practical planning. Participants will leave with a leadership statement and actionable steps to apply their strengths in research settings.

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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.