Graduate School Career Development Framework

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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.

   

Career strategy: Plan for your Future [webinar] TENTATIVE

12 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning

Advanced literature searching [St Lucia]

13 November 2025 10:00am–11:00am
 
in eResearch and data management

Research ethics: Animal [webinar]

17 November 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Integrity and ethics

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar] TENTATIVE

18 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence

Research ethics: Human [webinar]

18 November 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Integrity and ethics

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.

Communicating for impact outside academia [St Lucia]

24 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence

Writing a literature review [Herston/webinar]

25 November 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills

Mastering the WRite Stuff™ [online]

26 November 2025 9:00am–27 November 2025 4:00pm
 
in Your thesis
Are you coming up to or just past Progress Review 2 (Mid-Candidature Review) and getting the jitters about having to produce a mammoth 80,000 word thesis all in the not too distant future? Fret not, we’ve got you covered! Join us for a 2-day intensive course and learn how to set yourself on the right path to writing. Applications close TBA

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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.