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.

   

Academic writing course face to face (8 weeks) [St Lucia]

2 April 2025 1:30pm21 May 2025 4:30pm
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is face to face. Sessions run from 2 April to 21 May. Application closes 11 March.

Networking in the digital space [Dutton Park]

21 May 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
This session will provide tips and tricks for making contact through digital means. This workshop is delivered face to face at Dutton Park campus.

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

22 May 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.

Applying for Australian academic positions [webinar]

26 May 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Thinking about a career in academia but don't know where to start? This workshop is for HDR candidates who would like to find out more about applying for academic positions within the Australian system.

Basic statistical ideas for researchers [webinar]

26 May 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Learn ideas relating to research design, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

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

28 May 2025 10:00am11:30am
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.

NEW! Editing educational media in Adobe Premiere [webinar]

28 May 2025 2:00pm3:00pm
This hands-on course will help you bring your teaching videos to life through efficient post-production.

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

30 May 2025 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Finish that thesis!™ [online]

2 June 2025 9:00am4 June 2025 4:00pm
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: 11 May 11:45pm

Promoting your publications: Maximising your research visibility [webinar]

3 June 2025 10:00am11:30am
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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Academic writing course face to face (8 weeks) [St Lucia]

2 April 2025 1:30pm21 May 2025 4:30pm
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is face to face. Sessions run from 2 April to 21 May. Application closes 11 March.

Networking in the digital space [Dutton Park]

21 May 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
This session will provide tips and tricks for making contact through digital means. This workshop is delivered face to face at Dutton Park campus.

NEW! Editing educational media in Adobe Premiere [webinar]

28 May 2025 2:00pm3:00pm
This hands-on course will help you bring your teaching videos to life through efficient post-production.

Finish that thesis!™ [online]

2 June 2025 9:00am4 June 2025 4:00pm
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: 11 May 11:45pm

Career strategy: Plan for your Future [webinar]

3 June 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

3 June 2025 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning.

NEW! What’s new in eLearning [webinar]

5 June 2025 11:00am12:00pm
Discover new functions and capabilities in Blackboard Ultra.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

5 June 2025 1:00pm4:00pm
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

NEW! Engaging with diversity in the classroom [St Lucia]

9 June 2025 10:00am11:30am
Learn how to increase participation and inclusion in the classroom. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

NEW! Bring it together: what good tutors do [webinar]

12 June 2025 11:00am12:00pm
This workshop focuses on improving tutoring skills through case studies, understanding hybrid tutoring, and strategizing for success.

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Advanced literature searching [Webinar]

20 May 2025 1:00pm2:00pm
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.

Structuring your writing [webinar]

20 May 2025 1:00pm2:30pm
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.

Bridging the gap: collaborating with industry as a researcher [St Lucia]

19 May 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
Learn how to effectively navigate and enhance collaborations between academia and industry in this interactive workshop.

Publishing your research: Writing and submitting [webinar]

19 May 2025 10:00am11:30am
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.

Mindmapping research: Coping with info overload [St Lucia]

15 May 2025 2:00pm5:00pm
Learn how to manage your research and cope with information overload. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Research ethics: Animal [webinar]

15 May 2025 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).

Writing a confirmation document [Webinar]

15 May 2025 10:00am11:30am
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.

Writing a confirmation document [St Lucia]

15 May 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.

HDR Orientation Welcome BBQ [St Lucia]

14 May 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.

Research ethics: Human [webinar]

13 May 2025 10:00am11:30am
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.

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

7 May 2025 10:00am11:00am
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.

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

6 May 2025 2:00pm3:30pm
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

6 May 2025 10:30am12:30pm
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

14 April 2025 10:30am12:00pm
How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Resilient researcher: Understanding yourself and others [webinar]

7 April 2025 12:00pm1:30pm
Your IQ is high. But what about your EQ? The ability to understand ourselves and others is central to career and personal success.

Build your personal brand [webinar]

2 April 2025 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop provides pragmatic strategies to define your personal and research brand.

Communities for innovation [St Lucia]

Cancelled
26 March 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how thriving communities drive entrepreneurship and innovation

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

25 March 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Learn how to write your best grant application from the experts.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [Webinar]

Cancelled
11 March 2025 9:30am1:30pm
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, participating in conferences or competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills).

Writing a literature review [Herston]

26 November 2024 10:00am11:30am
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.

School of Education Postgraduate Research Conference

23 November 2024 9:00am5:00pm
The School of Education will host a conference for postgraduate research students from UQ and other universities across South-East Queensland

Outdoor Movie Night

22 November 2024 4:00pm8:00pm
Join the Association of Postgraduate Students for a movie night. Complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn will be provided for your enjoyment. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax.

Cozy bean bags for ultimate relaxation
Warm, delicious hot chocolate
Freshly popped popcorn
A fun-filled atmosphere
An opportunity to meet new friends
Family-friendly activities from 4-5pm
Movie from 5-8pm

End of Year Luncheon

22 November 2024 12:00pm2:00pm
Join us as we wrap up the year with a festive and relaxing luncheon dedicated to our postgrad community!

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

22 November 2024 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.

Puppies, Koalas and Wombats Pawsgrad Party

21 November 2024 12:00pm2:00pm
Come celebrate HDR Week with some of the furriest dogtoral candidates around.

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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.