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.

   

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

9 September 2025 9:00am12:00pm
This workshop focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. Registration closes 5 September.

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

9 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
Deepen your understanding of research impact and developing an action plan for achieving impact. Formulate your action plan for maximising research impact. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Planning to publish [webinar]

9 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
Which journals/publishers are best for your research?

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

10 September 2025 12:00pm1:30pm
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.

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

11 September 2025 9:00am12:00pm
Learn how to prepare your own systematic review in this practical workshop. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Pitching and storytelling [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
This session provides best practice on how to build a pitch deck and how to deliver it compellingly.

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

17 September 2025 9:00am5:00pm
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 10 September at 9am.

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

17 September 2025 9:00am5:00pm
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.

Writing a literature review [webinar]

22 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
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.

Data literacy, storytelling and influencing decision-makers [webinar]

23 September 2025 9:00am1:00pm
This course is designed for HDR students aiming to master the skills of identifying, interpreting, and drawing informed conclusions from diverse data sources. Registration closes 19 September.

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R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

10 September 2025 12:00pm1:30pm
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.

Enhancing academic writing with AI: Strategies, opportunities and considerations [webinar]

29 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
This workshop aims to improve the academic writing skills of Higher Degree by Research students by integrating Generative AI tools like ChatGPT into the writing process, while maintaining academic integrity.

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

30 September 2025 10:30am1:00pm
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

1 October 2025 11:00am12:00pm
Learn innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning.

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

16 October 2025 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.]

What DO examiners want? [Webinar]

16 October 2025 1:00pm3:30pm
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare?

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

22 October 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

4 November 2025 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. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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

5 November 2025 10:00am12:00pm
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.

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

13 November 2025 9:00am1:00pm
Learn about analysing qualitative data.

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Communicating quantitative research and visual information effectively [webinar]

5 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
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.

Design thinking [webinar]

4 September 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to solve complex problems in a creative, user-centric and curious manner.

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

3 September 2025 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.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

2 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
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. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Strategic scholarly publishing principles [webinar]

1 September 2025 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

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

28 August 2025 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.

Writing a confirmation document [Herston]

26 August 2025 10:00am11:30am
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document. This workshop is also available as a webinar. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

Working with large scale text for research [webinar]

25 August 2025 12:00pm3:00pm
Learn how to process, structure, and analyse large-scale text data for academic research using AI, machine learning, and Python-based NLP tools in this hands-on, accessible workshop.

Mastering the literature with GenAI [webinar]

21 August 2025 12:30pm3:30pm
This workshop teaches practical techniques for using Generative AI to support critical thinking in literature reviews through effective prompting, refining outputs, and integrating AI into a rigorous research workflow.

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

20 August 2025 11:00am12:30pm
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

20 August 2025 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. This workshop is face to face at St Lucia campus. Registrations close 13 August.

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

20 August 2025 9:00am12:30pm
Learn the basics of NGS technologies and bioinformatics workflows in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners in genomic data analysis. Registration closes 13 August 9am.

Academic Writing with GenAI [webinar]

19 August 2025 9:00am12:00pm
This interactive workshop introduces Generative AI tools, exploring their potential and pitfalls in academic writing through hands-on activities, practical strategies, and a focus on enhancing writing integrity and quality.

HDR Orientation Welcome BBQ [St Lucia]

12 August 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
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.

Career shaping: Resume and selection criteria [webinar]

11 August 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
Write a great resume tailored to your audience and learn how to respond to selection criteria.

Effective time management [webinar]

11 August 2025 10:00am11:30am
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree.

Game Changers Playbook: Create your own future with Impact Superpower #1 – Humility [St Lucia]

7 August 2025 2:00pm4:00pm
Learn how how humility can help you understand industry problems and identify opportunities to build an innovation career connected to your values. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Game Changers Playbook: Create your own future with Impact Superpower #1 – Humility [webinar]

7 August 2025 2:00pm4:00pm
Learn how how humility can help you understand industry problems and identify opportunities to build an innovation career connected to your values. This workshop is offered in dual mode.

New! Interviews … and how to survive them [Dutton Park]

6 August 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
This interactive workshop discusses job interviews: How to prepare for them, how to present your expertise during them, dealing with tricky questions, and how to reduce any interview nerves. This workshop is delivered face to face at Dutton Park campus.

Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [webinar]

31 July 2025 1:00pm2:30pm
Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications. This workshop is also available in the face-to-face delivery mode. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [St Lucia]

31 July 2025 1:00pm2:30pm
Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications. 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.

Statistical comparisons using R (DSCRP) [webinar]

31 July 2025 9:00am5:00pm
This hands-on workshop introduces key concepts of inferential statistics using R, guiding participants in selecting, performing, and interpreting appropriate statistical tests such as correlation, chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Registrations close 24 July.

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [webinar]

30 July 2025 10:30am12:30pm
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice [St Lucia]

29 July 2025 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Policy 101: Understanding public policy and its making [St Lucia]

22 July 2025 10:30am12:30pm
Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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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.