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 Regression modelling (ISSR) [webinar]

7 September 2026 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about simple and multiple regression models. Registration closes 9am 3 September.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

8 September 2026 9:00am1:00pm
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Planning to publish [webinar]

8 September 2026 10:00am11:30am
This training will introduce you to the principles of strategic publishing and help you make informed decisions about where and how to publish your research for a rewarding experience and growing research career.

Research impact: Planning and tracking [webinar]

8 September 2026 10:00am11:30am
Develop your understanding of research impact and create an action plan for achieving impact. (This workshop was previously called Research impact: Planning for optimal impact and engagement).

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

8 September 2026 11:00am12:00pm
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

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

9 September 2026 9:00am12:00pm
This course is intended for HDR students who are new to working with quantitative data, or would like to refresh the basics. Registration closes 9am, 7 September.

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 1: Using GenAI to Master Literature and Theory [webinar]

9 September 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing.

Demystifying HDR Progress Reviews at UQ [Webinar]

9 September 2026 1:00pm2:30pm
Learn what HDR Progress Review panels at UQ are really looking for and how to effectively prepare, respond to feedback, and stay on track for successful thesis completion.

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 2: Using GenAI for Academic Writing [webinar]

10 September 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing.

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

11 September 2026 10:00am12:30pm
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

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

25 September 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

28 September 2026 9:00am29 September 2026 4:30pm
Want to gain the mental health first aid skills to help yourself and others in mental distress? Want to gain the MHFA accreditation that you can put on your CV? Join our 2 full-day MHFA accreditation training offered to HDR students at no cost to you! Please do NOT sign up unless you can commit to attending both days in full. Registration closes 23 September 9am. Workshop delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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

15 October 2026 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.] This workshop is delivered face to face at the St Lucia campus.

What DO examiners really want? [Webinar]

21 October 2026 1:00pm3:30pm
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare?

Mastering the WRite Stuff™ [online]

4 November 2026 9:00am5 November 2026 4:00pm
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 TBA.

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

11 November 2026 10:00am12 November 2026 12:00pm
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.

Using strengths to effectively work in teams [webinar]

23 November 2026 10:00am1:30pm
Learn about your unique strengths and how you can leverage these to work effectively in teams. REGISTRATION CLOSES 11 November and includes a catered break.

How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

3 September 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.

Content creation 101: Social media for researchers [webinar]

2 September 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
Learn how to share your research with wider audiences using social media content and AI tools.

Networking Breakfast: Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond [St Lucia]

2 September 2026 8:00am10:30am
The theme of this networking breakfast is Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond. This networking breakfast will help you to reflect on your career options – whether they be in industry, government or universities – and to identify useful strategies to get you to your desired career destination. Applications close 16 August.

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [St Lucia]

1 September 2026 12:30pm3:00pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

1 September 2026 9:00am12:00pm
This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection. Registration closes 9am, 28 August.

Scholarly publishing principles: Think, Check, Submit [webinar]

31 August 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar]

31 August 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

28 August 2026 9:00am5:00pm
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. Registrations close 21 August, 9am.

Assembly of Long-Read Sequencing with Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

27 August 2026 9:00am12:30pm
Learn to assemble a high-quality bacterial genome using Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing data via the Galaxy Australia platform. Registration closes 20 August at 9am.

Leaders and leadership: The challenge of 'doing' leadership [webinar]

26 August 2026 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.

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

26 August 2026 9:00am5:00pm
This workshop introduces participants to regression analysis using R, focusing on understanding statistical relationships between variables through both theoretical concepts and hands-on practice. Registration closes 19 August at 9am.

Writing a confirmation document [Herston]

25 August 2026 10:00am11:30am
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document. Presented face to face at the Herston campus. Webinar option also available.

Writing a confirmation document [Webinar]

25 August 2026 10:00am11:30am
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.

Research Ethics: Ethical Research and Teaching with animals [St Lucia]

25 August 2026 10:00am11:00am
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).

Advanced literature searching [webinar]

24 August 2026 10:00am11:30am
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.

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

24 August 2026 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Research ethics: Human [St Lucia]

19 August 2026 10:00am12:00pm
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.

Introduction to NGS platforms and bioinformatics analysis (DSCRP) [webinar]

19 August 2026 9:00am1:00pm
Learn the basics of NGS technologies and bioinformatics workflows in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners in genomic data analysis. Registration closes 12 August at 9am.

Career strategy: Plan for your future [St Lucia]

18 August 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

17 August 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Effective time management [webinar]

14 August 2026 10:00am11:30am
Discover time-management strategies that will help you to ‘work well’ during your research degree.

The Principles of Machine Learning (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

13 August 2026 9:00am5:00pm
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, 6 August.

HDR Orientation Welcome BBQ [St Lucia]

11 August 2026 12:00pm1:00pm
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.

Research Co-Design for HDRs [St Lucia]

11 August 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to involve research end users in developing projects and experimenting with novel ideas about how to tackle issues. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Pondering procrastination productively [webinar]

10 August 2026 11:00am12:30pm
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.

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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.