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.

   

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.

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. [Formerly called Organising your research with concept maps and graphic organisers]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

What DO examiners want? [Webinar]

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

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

16 June 2025 9:00am17 June 2025 4:30pm
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.

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

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

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [online] TENTATIVE

5 August 2025 1:30pm23 September 2025 4:30pm
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is online. Sessions run from 5 August to 23 September. Application close TBA

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.

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.

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am11:30am
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.

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.]

Career strategy (General) [St Lucia]

28 October 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Discover post-HDR career options and consider which is best for you.

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HDR Week Food Hampers

19 November 2024 12:00pm2:00pm
During Graduate School and APS HDR Week, the UQU Student Rights Department will be giving away 200 free food hampers to HDR students!

HDR Treasure Hunt and Make Your Mark Paint and Sip [Gatton]

18 November 2024 2:30pm4:00pm
End the day with an exciting treasure hunt and a fun collaborative art session with a twist!

HDR Week - Speedfriending

18 November 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Need some new uni brunch buddies? Or looking for a friend to do study seshes with? Speed Friending is the event for you!

UQ Life Collaborative Boardgames & Networking with your HDR Team [Gatton]

18 November 2024 11:15am12:00pm
Join us your HLO and DHDRs for an informal session of collaborative boardgames, networking and connecting with other HDR students. Catered Lunch will be provided.

HDR Week - Speedfriending

18 November 2024 11:00am12:00pm
Need some new uni brunch buddies? Or looking for a friend to do study seshes with? Speed Friending is the event for you!

Professional LinkedIn Headshots [Gatton]

18 November 2024 10:15am11:00am
Update your professional image with a free headshot session by Jenny Curel Photography.

Healthy Morning Tea [Gatton]

18 November 2024 9:45am10:15am
Take a break and enjoy a selection of healthy refreshments.

Mindfulness Matters [Gatton]

18 November 2024 9:00am9:45am
Start the day with a session focused on mindfulness to enhance your overall wellbeing, recognise, manage and alleviate stress.

How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

13 November 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

11 November 2024 9:00am1:00pm
Learn about analysing qualitative data.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

8 November 2024 9:00am12:00pm
A brief introduction into qualitative data collection.

Principles of Research Design (ISSR) [webinar]

21 October 2024 9:00am1:00pm
Learn the basics of research design which is a key component of any research study.

Presenting your research [Herston]

15 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
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).

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

15 October 2024 9:00am12:00pm
Learn about this common method. The session focusses on the considerations of creating a survey.

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

10 October 2024 10:00am12:30pm
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.

Using strengths to effectively work in teams [webinar]

9 September 2024 10:00am1:00pm
Learn about your unique strengths and how you can leverage these to work effectively in teams. REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 September

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

7 August 2024 9:00am12:00pm
This course is intended for HDR students who are new to working with quantitative data, or would like to refresh the basics.

Refining your writing [Dutton Park]

25 July 2024 2:00pm3:30pm
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [Herston]

15 July 2024 9:30am1:30pm
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);

Working in the 3rd Space: non-academic university careers [webinar]

10 July 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Learn what is meant by 'the third space' and how this space might be right for your career.

Ventures' LeadHers

13 June 2024 9:00am1:00pm
Want to grow your leadership capabilities as a woman PhD candidate? Join us for a half day LeadHers program for PhD candidates.

NEW! PadletUQ [webinar]

27 May 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn to use PadletUQ to promote active learning face-to-face and online.

CV Essentials for HDRs [TRI/PACE]

21 May 2024 2:00pm4:00pm
Interactive workshop to give you skills to prepare and maintain an outstanding CV. (previously known as Preparing your CV).

Growing your digital capacity [webinar]

8 May 2024 10:00am12:30pm
Ever wondered how your research ideas can be converted into business ideas by using the latest technologies, but don’t know how and where to start? This interactive workshop will give you the digital skills to start you down that path!

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [St Lucia]

4 April 2024 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).

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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.