Graduate Research 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.

   

Creating career opportunities [St Lucia]

19 November 2026 11:00am–12:30pm
 
in Career planning
Discover how to tap into the hidden job market, connect with employers, and plan your next career steps after your research degree.

Building a positive work future [St Lucia]

19 November 2026 1:30pm–3:00pm
 
in Career planning
Understand your work values and identify career pathways that align with your strengths and motivations.

Resilient researcher: Resilience when remote [Webinar]

24 November 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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.

Career shaping: Resume and selection criteria [webinar]

25 November 2026 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in Career planning
Write a great resume tailored to your audience and learn how to respond to selection criteria.

The academic career [webinar]

30 November 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Learn how academic careers really work, why teaching experience matters, and how to leverage it to strengthen your employability, confidence, and future opportunities.

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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.