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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.

   

Introduction to SPSS (DSCRP) [Dutton Park]

22 May 2026 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 Dutton Park campus. Registrations close 15 May, 9am.

Three Ss of Resilience [webinar]

22 May 2026 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.

Data visualisation and digital tools for effective scientific communication [webinar]

25 May 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn practical principles for transforming complex research data into clear, publication-ready visual outputs.
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Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

26 May 2026 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Impactful presentations: Physical Development [St Lucia]

26 May 2026 9:30am–2:00pm
 
in Communication
This interactive and highly practical workshop will help you to transforming your physical skills for high energy presentations, enabling you to deliver with clarity and confidence. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.
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Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

27 May 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. Registration closes 25 May.
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The Principles of Machine Learning (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

28 May 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research software and programming
Learn the core principles of machine learning through practical, Python‑based activities that take you from data preparation to building and evaluating real predictive models. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 9am, 21 May.

An Introduction to Scoping Reviews: Designing, Extracting, Reporting, and Publishing [St Lucia]

28 May 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
This practical workshop guides participants through the full scoping review process, from formulating research questions to searching, screening, and synthesising evidence using best‑practice frameworks. Using real examples across psychology, health, and education, it equips attendees with the skills and confidence to produce rigorous, publishable scoping reviews. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Finish that thesis!™ [online]

1 June 2026 9:00am–3 June 2026 4:00pm
 
in Your thesis
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: 17 May.

Publishing your research, part 2: Promoting your publications to maximise your visibility [webinar]

2 June 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
What can you do to maximise your work’s visibility and impact? This is the second part of a two-part series. Consider attending Publishing Your Research: Writing and Submitting before this.
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Finish that thesis!™ [online]

1 June 2026 9:00am–3 June 2026 4:00pm
 
in Your thesis
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: 17 May.

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

16 June 2026 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
Learn about analysing qualitative data. Registration closes 9am, 11 June.
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Career identity: Build your personal brand [St Lucia]

6 August 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
This workshop provides pragmatic strategies to define your personal and research brand.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

6 August 2026 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [Online] and [St Lucia] options

6 August 2026 1:30pm–24 September 2026 4:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks is offered in face to face and online modes. Sessions run from 6 August to 24 September. Applications close 12 July.
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Turbocharge your writing [online]

18 August 2026 9:00am–3 November 2026 5:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This program establishes good writing routines and habits by delivering content over a 12 week period from 18 August to 3 November. REGISTRATION CLOSES 11 August.
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Career strategy: Plan for your Future [St Lucia]

18 August 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.

The seven secrets of highly successful research students [online]

24 August 2026 9:00am–26 October 2026 5:00pm
 
in Candidature management
This 10 week online program from August to October looks at seven key strategies that help research higher degree students finish on time and enjoy the process more. REGISTRATION CLOSES 17 AUGUST.
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Leaders and leadership: The challenge of 'doing' leadership [webinar]

26 August 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
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.

What DO examiners really want? [Webinar]

26 August 2026 1:00pm–27 August 2026 3:30pm
 
in Your thesis
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare?

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Promoting methodological rigour within qualitative research: Practical tools and contemporary insights [webinar]

21 May 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Research design
Learn practical tools to strengthen methodological rigour in qualitative health research.

Longitudinal and mixed model analysis using R (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

21 May 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
This practical workshop will develop participants’ understanding of the principles, methods, and interpretation of statistical models for longitudinal data. Participants must know R and be familiar with the concepts of statistical hypothesis testing and regression analysis. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 14 May at 9am.

Basic statistical ideas for researchers [webinar]

20 May 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn ideas relating to research design, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

20 May 2026 9:30am–11:00am
 
in Communication
How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Advanced literature searching [webinar]

19 May 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
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.

Presenting your research [Herston]

Cancelled
19 May 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience. Presented face to face at Herston campus. (Formerly known as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

18 May 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

Publishing your research, part 1: Writing and submitting [webinar]

18 May 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
Equip yourself with the tools and practical knowledge to assist you through the writing and submission phase of the publication process. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Consider attending Promoting Your Publications after this.

Effective time management [webinar]

15 May 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Discover time-management strategies that will help you to ‘work well’ during your research degree.

Logistic Regression (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

14 May 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
This workshop offers a practical introduction to logistic regression, combining theory with hands-on exercises in R to explore its use in modeling binary outcomes for inference and prediction. Presented face to face at St Lucia campus. Registration closes 7 May at 9am.

Maximising Research Impact: Strategies to strengthen your track record during your PhD [St Lucia]

13 May 2026 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.

HDR Orientation Welcome BBQ [St Lucia]

11 May 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Orientation
Join the Graduate Research School for the opportunity to meet your fellow commencing candidates, Graduate Research School staff who will be assisting you in the HDR journey and also enjoying lunch within the beautiful St Lucia Campus.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT): Information Session for HDR Candidates [webinar]

11 May 2026 10:00am–11:00am
 
in Communication
Are you an HDR student curious about participating in the Three Minute Thesis Competition? The Graduate Research School invites you to attend an information session, where eligibility, presentation preparation and details of the competition will be discussed. Come and find out what it’s all about!

Easy automated image classification with Python and Roboflow (DSCRP) [webinar]

8 May 2026 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research software and programming
Learn to quickly build and deploy a computer‑vision model using Roboflow. Registration closes 1 May, 9am.

HDR Orientation [webinar]

6 May 2026 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Orientation
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

6 May 2026 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Orientation
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

Reimagining 3D Printing: From Materials Design to Functional Prototypes [webinar]

5 May 2026 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how advanced materials design and additive manufacturing can be translated into functional research prototypes through practical insights into 3D printing techniques, material formulation, and interdisciplinary application.

Impactful presentations: Script Development [St Lucia]

5 May 2026 9:30am–2:00pm
 
in Communication
This interactive and highly practical workshop will help you to convert detailed technical research into an audience-friendly and audience-centric script. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.

Beyond the Basics: A Practical Guide to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses [St Lucia]

1 May 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to prepare your own systematic review in this practical workshop. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

How to Make the Most of Your Data: Practical Skills for Research Impact and Visibility [St Lucia]

29 April 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in eResearch and data management
Learn how to publish high‑quality research data by applying FAIR principles and effective data management to boost impact and visibility.

Exploring and predicting using linear regression in SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

24 April 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use SPSS to explore, analyse, and interpret statistical relationships between variables through linear regression, guided by practical exercises and expert instruction. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 9am 17 April.

Career development for HDR candidates: Planning your next steps [webinar]

23 April 2026 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Career planning
This interactive workshop will support HDR candidates to strategically plan their career pathways during and beyond their studies.

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [webinar]

23 April 2026 11:30am–1:00pm
 
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.

An introduction to qualitative research design [St Lucia]

23 April 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This interactive workshop is designed for HDR candidates who want to use qualitative methods in their research. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

23 April 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces RNA sequencing and its bioinformatics analysis using the Galaxy platform, guiding participants through key steps from raw data quality control to differential gene expression analysis. Registration closes 16 April at 9am.

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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.