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.

   

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.
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Maximising Research Impact: Strategies to strengthen your track record during your PhD [St Lucia]

28 May 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn how to articulate and showcase your research impact through practical strategies, real-world examples, and reflective exercises in this interactive workshop.
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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.
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Making the most of the advisor/student relationship [webinar]

30 May 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.
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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
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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.
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Career strategy: Plan for your Future [webinar]

3 June 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.
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Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

3 June 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in University teaching
Learn innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning.
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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.
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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.
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Career strategy (General) [St Lucia]

28 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Discover post-HDR career options and consider which is best for you.

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.

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

6 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Find out how to generate workable ideas from your research and turn them into business opportunities. Be an idea pioneer!

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
Learn to communicate your research to the broader community.

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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Multiple UQRDM sessions for researchers and research students

14 February 2024 10:00am–31 December 2024 10:15am
 
in eResearch and data management
These sessions are run by the Library and will aid candidates in navigating the UQRDM.

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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.