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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.

   

Research Impact through Authentic Leadership [St Lucia]

1 October 2025 9:30am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn to rethink leadership and impact through collaborative activities, personal reflection, and practical planning. Participants will leave with a leadership statement and actionable steps to apply their strengths in research settings.
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Research Impact through Authentic Leadership [webinar]

1 October 2025 9:30am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn to rethink leadership and impact through collaborative activities, personal reflection, and practical planning. Participants will leave with a leadership statement and actionable steps to apply their strengths in research settings.
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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.
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Tips and tricks for grant applications: the ultimate beginner's guide [St Lucia]

2 October 2025 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to write your best grant application from the experts.
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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.
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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.
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Effective time management [Dutton Park]

13 October 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Discover strategies for effective time management which can be applied in your research degree. This workshop is delivered face to face at Dutton Park campus.
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Mindmapping research: Coping with info overload [St Lucia]

14 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Your thesis
Learn how to manage your research and cope with information overload. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Introduction to Regression modelling (ISSR) [webinar]

14 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn about simple and multiple regression models.
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Presenting your research [webinar]

14 October 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Communication
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).
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Mastering the WRite Stuff™ [online]

19 November 2025 9:00am–20 November 2025 4:00pm
 
in Your thesis
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 26 October 11:45pm.
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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.
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Communicating for impact outside academia [St Lucia]

24 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
Learn to communicate your research to the broader community. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [St Lucia]

31 July 2025 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.

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

31 July 2025 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.

Statistical comparisons using R (DSCRP) [webinar]

31 July 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
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 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Career planning
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice [St Lucia]

29 July 2025 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.

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

22 July 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Impact and influence
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.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

17 July 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

Authorship: Your rights and responsibilities [webinar]

16 July 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
Explore guiding principles of good publishing practice/ethics and your rights. Previously known as Academic publishing: Play by the rules.

Resilient researcher: Resilience when remote [Webinar]

18 June 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Candidature management
This webinar is designed to assist HDR candidates researching in remote locations. For instance, this may occur when you are away collecting data or are based interstate or even overseas.

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

16 June 2025 9:00am–17 June 2025 4:30pm
 
in Candidature management
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 11 June 9am. Workshop delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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

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

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

12 June 2025 9:00am–12:30pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
Learn to assemble a high-quality bacterial genome using Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing data via the Galaxy Australia platform

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

Cancelled
9 June 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in University teaching
Learn how to increase participation and inclusion in the classroom. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

The 'imposter' syndrome [webinar]

5 June 2025 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Although you are doing well, you may still feel like an imposter. Learn how to manage these feelings.

NEW! What’s new in eLearning [webinar]

5 June 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
Discover new functions and capabilities in Blackboard Ultra.

Promoting your publications: Maximising your research visibility [webinar]

3 June 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
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.

Finish that thesis!™ [online]

2 June 2025 9:00am–4 June 2025 4:00pm
 
in Your thesis
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

NEW! Editing educational media in Adobe Premiere [webinar]

28 May 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
in University teaching
This hands-on course will help you bring your teaching videos to life through efficient post-production.

Applying for Australian academic positions [webinar]

26 May 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
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.

Networking in the digital space [Dutton Park]

21 May 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
This session will provide tips and tricks for making contact through digital means. This workshop is delivered face to face at Dutton Park campus.

Publishing your research: Writing and submitting [webinar]

19 May 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
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.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

14 April 2025 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Resilient researcher: Understanding yourself and others [webinar]

7 April 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Working with others
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 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
This workshop provides pragmatic strategies to define your personal and research brand.

Communities for innovation [St Lucia]

Cancelled
26 March 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how thriving communities drive entrepreneurship and innovation

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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.