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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.

   

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

20 March 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
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 March, 9am.
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Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as an HDR Candidate [Webinar]

20 March 2026 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.
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Research impact: Planning and tracking [webinar]

23 March 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
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).
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Tips and tricks for grant applications: the ultimate beginner's guide [St Lucia]

23 March 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to write your best grant application from the experts.
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Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [St Lucia]

24 March 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
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.
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Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [webinar]

24 March 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
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.
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Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice [St Lucia]

25 March 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
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.
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Buzz and beyond: How to track and showcase your research influence [webinar]

26 March 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Want your research to create buzz and engage with the broader community? This workshop is designed to help you learn how to engage others with your work and demonstrate its influence. (Previously known as Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement).
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Exploring and predicting using linear regression in R (DSCRP) [webinar]

31 March 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
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 24 March at 9am.
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What DO examiners really want? [Webinar]

1 April 2026 1:00pm–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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The PhD Picnic

24 November 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Come to our PhD Picnic and enjoy sharing food and connecting with likeminded students and researchers.

Optimising Wellbeing throughout your HDR Journey [Gatton]

20 November 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
This workshop aims to assist HDR students to manage stress, to open conversations about wellbeing and to access UQ support services and resources. This workshop is delivered face to face at Gatton campus.

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

18 November 2025 8:00am–10:30am
 
in Career planning
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 2 November.

How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

17 November 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Career planning
Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

13 November 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
Learn about analysing qualitative data.

Career strategy: Plan for your Future [webinar]

12 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

11 November 2025 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Working with others
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.

Three Ss of Resilience [St Lucia]

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

Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

4 November 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
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.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

4 November 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection.

Effective writing strategies in research [St Lucia]

23 October 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Join an interactive workshop where experienced academics share practical writing strategies and time-management tips to help HDR students boost research productivity, connect with peers, and put learning into action.

Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn about longitudinal data analysis.

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [St Lucia]

21 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
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.

Introduction to Regression modelling (ISSR) [webinar]

14 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn about simple and multiple regression models.

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

9 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This course is intended for HDR students who are new to working with quantitative data, or would like to refresh the basics.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

7 October 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

1 October 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
Learn innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning.

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

29 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
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.

Beyond the lab: Impactful storytelling for research communication [webinar]

25 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
This interactive workshop helps researchers craft clear and compelling visual presentations to communicate their work effectively.

Beyond the lab: Impactful storytelling for research communication [St Lucia]

25 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
This interactive workshop helps researchers craft clear and compelling visual presentations to communicate their work effectively.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [St Lucia]

23 September 2025 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, presenting at conferences, or participating in competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills)

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

23 September 2025 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
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.

Pitching and storytelling [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
This session provides best practice on how to build a pitch deck and how to deliver it compellingly.

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

10 September 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Candidature management
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.

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

9 September 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. Registration closes 5 September.

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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.