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.

   

Multiple UQRDM sessions for researchers and research students

14 February 2024 10:00am31 December 2024 10:15am
These sessions are run by the Library and will aid candidates in navigating the UQRDM.

Containers for Reproducible Computational Environments (QCIF) [webinar]

29 October 2024 9:00am12:30pm
Anyone interested in finding out more about containers and learning how to run research software from containers. Basic experience with Unix or Linux is required.

Career strategy (General) [St Lucia]

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

Exploring and predicting using linear regression in SPSS (QCIF) [webinar]

30 October 2024 9:00am5:00pm
This hands-on SPSS workshop introduces principles and methods of regression models using SPSS, and how to interpret relationships between data. It covers basic principles of regression methods through to interpreting the output of statistical analyses. Prior expertise with SPSS is required. Participants are also expected to have a basic familiarity with the concepts of descriptive statistics and elementary statistical hypothesis testing.

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

4 November 2024 10:30am12:30pm
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

4 November 2024 1:30pm3:00pm
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

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 shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [webinar]

6 November 2024 2:00pm3:30pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Three Ss of Resilience [St Lucia]

7 November 2024 10:00am11:30am
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.

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Career strategy (General) [St Lucia]

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

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 shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [webinar]

6 November 2024 2:00pm3:30pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

11 November 2024 9:00am1:00pm
Learn about analysing qualitative data.

How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

13 November 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.

Career strategy: Plan for your Future [webinar]

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

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar]

18 November 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

Optimising Wellbeing throughout your HDR Journey [Gatton]

18 November 2024 12:30pm2:00pm
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.

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Refining your writing [webinar]

25 October 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing. (formerly called Writing to meet your readers' expectations as well as Cohesion, Linking, and Flow in your Writing).

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [St Lucia]

24 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
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.

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (QCIF) [webinar]

24 October 2024 9:00am5:00pm
This practical workshop will introduce the specific skills and applications used in the analysis of RNA-Seq gene expression data.

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

23 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

CV Essentials for HDRs [webinar]

22 October 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Interactive workshop to give you skills to prepare and maintain an outstanding CV. (previously known as Preparing your CV).

Exploring and predicting using linear regression in R (QCIF) [webinar]

22 October 2024 9:00am5:00pm
This highly interactive online workshop will provide attendees with a friendly, gentle introduction to the theory behind linear regressions in R. Prior experience with R and the RStudio interface is required, as well as familiarity with the concepts of descriptive statistics and elementary statistical hypothesis testing.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

21 October 2024 9:00am1:00pm
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

18 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

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

17 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
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]

16 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
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.

Presenting your research [Herston]

15 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
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]

15 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
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).

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

15 October 2024 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about this common method. The session focusses on the considerations of creating a survey.

Mindmapping research: Coping with info overload [St Lucia]

14 October 2024 10:00am1:00pm
Learn how to manage your research and cope with information overload. [Formerly called Organising your research with concept maps and graphic organisers]

R for reproducible scientific analysis (QCIF) [webinar]

14 October 2024 9:00am17 October 2024 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.

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (QCIF) [webinar]

11 October 2024 9:00am5:00pm
This practical workshop will help participants to choose and use the appropriate standard statistical test for their data by introducing key concepts of inferential statistics in SPSS. Participants will learn how to compute and interpret hypothesis tests for popular statistical models such as correlation, contingency tables, chi-square test, t-test and ANOVA. Prior knowledge of SPSS is required.

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

10 October 2024 10:00am12:30pm
Our mindset is the foundation for success in life and careers. Learn to develop a winning mindset and practice coaching which is an essential workplace skill.

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

9 October 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)

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.

Predicting Binary Outcomes using Logistic Regression (QCIF) [webinar]

3 October 2024 9:00am12:30pm
The course will cover the principles of logistic regression and includes practical sessions getting hands-on experience of logistic regression in R. You will require prior expertise in R and a basic familiarity with statistical hypothesis testing and regression analysis to attend.

Enhancing Teaching and Learning with AI: Strategies, opportunities and considerations [webinar]

2 October 2024 11:00am12:30pm
Learn innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning.

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.

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.

NEW! Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as an HDR Candidate [Webinar]

1 October 2024 10:30am12:30pm
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Working with Sensitive Data (QCIF) [webinar]

1 October 2024 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.

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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.