Graduate Research School Career Development Framework

Search sessions by

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.

   

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

24 August 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.
Register

Writing a confirmation document [Webinar]

25 August 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Your thesis
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.
Register

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

25 August 2026 10:00am–11:00am
 
in Integrity and ethics
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).
Register

Writing a confirmation document [Herston]

25 August 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Your thesis
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document. Presented face to face at the Herston campus. Webinar option also available.
Register

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

26 August 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 19 August at 9am.
Register

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

26 August 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
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.
Register

What DO examiners really want? [Webinar]

26 August 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?
Register

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

27 August 2026 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. Registration closes 20 August at 9am.
Register

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

28 August 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. Registrations close 21 August, 9am.
Register

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar]

31 August 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.
Register

Pages

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

11 November 2026 10:00am–12 November 2026 12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
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 10:00am–1:30pm
 
in Working with others
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.

Pages

Finish that thesis!™ [online]

1 June 2026 9:00am–3 June 2026 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: 17 May.

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

27 May 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. Registration closes 25 May.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

20 May 2026 9:30am–11:00am
 
in Communication
How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Publishing your research, part 1: Writing and submitting [webinar]

18 May 2026 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.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT): Information Session for HDR Candidates [webinar]

11 May 2026 10:00am–11:00am
 
in Communication
Are you an HDR student curious about participating in the Three Minute Thesis Competition? The Graduate Research School invites you to attend an information session, where eligibility, presentation preparation and details of the competition will be discussed. Come and find out what it’s all about!

Reimagining 3D Printing: From Materials Design to Functional Prototypes [webinar]

5 May 2026 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how advanced materials design and additive manufacturing can be translated into functional research prototypes through practical insights into 3D printing techniques, material formulation, and interdisciplinary application.

Impactful presentations: Script Development [St Lucia]

5 May 2026 9:30am–2:00pm
 
in Communication
This interactive and highly practical workshop will help you to convert detailed technical research into an audience-friendly and audience-centric script. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.

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

1 May 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to prepare your own systematic review in this practical workshop. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Career development for HDR candidates: Planning your next steps [webinar]

23 April 2026 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Career planning
This interactive workshop will support HDR candidates to strategically plan their career pathways during and beyond their studies.

An introduction to qualitative research design [St Lucia]

23 April 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This interactive workshop is designed for HDR candidates who want to use qualitative methods in their research. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Planning and Delivering Successful Projects: Lessons from Practice [webinar]

15 April 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Research design
Learn how to plan and manage health projects with clarity and resilience by structuring ideas into actionable frameworks, anticipating risks, coordinating stakeholders, and adapting effectively when conditions change. This workshop is delivered in two parts over two consecutive weeks. Attendance at part one is required for part two.

Meta-Analysis in Action: Techniques for Data Extraction and Synthesis [St Lucia]

13 February 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research software and programming
Learn to conduct and report multi-level meta-analyses with confidence in this advanced workshop, where you'll practice data extraction, effect size interpretation, and meta-regression using R Studio. Delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Communicating for impact outside academia [St Lucia]

13 January 2026 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.

Open Access Publishing 101: How the Library can help!

16 December 2025 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
This workshop explores the pathways to open access publishing, and the support available through the UQ Library. It will demonstrate a collection of tools and resources that UQ Library has developed and designed to assist researchers to navigate the publishing process, to meet researchers strategic publishing goals and publish open access

Career Journey Seminar - Industry Engagement

27 November 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in HDR Week
This seminar is designed for HDRs and ECRs seeking to gain valuable career insight by exploring senior researchers' journeys.

HDR x ECR Mixer

26 November 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Join us for the HDR x ECR Mixer where we connect, share experiences, and build meaningful professional relationships during HDR Week.

HASS Faculty - HDR Careers Event

25 November 2025 3:00pm–5:00pm
 
in HDR Week
During HDR week, we invite current HASS PhD candidates who are interested in exploring a range of career pathways both within and beyond academia to this special event.

BEL Management HDR Social Lunch - Meet, Mingle, & Pizza

25 November 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in HDR Week
HDR social lunch for Management HDRs from the BEL Faculty.

Promises, Perils and Possibilities: AI in Research and Scholarly Publishing

25 November 2025 9:00am–11:00am
 
in HDR Week
Join us for a dynamic event exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence across the research lifecycle and the scholarly publishing process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pages

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.