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.

   

HDR x ECR Mixer

26 November 2025 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Join us for the HDR x ECR Mixer where we connect, share experiences, and build meaningful professional relationships during HDR Week.
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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.
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Story Moods with Kathleen Jennings [St Lucia]

27 November 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Communication
Explore a technique for quickly understanding what makes a short story work, start building up your own stories, and learn tricks you can adapt to other forms of writing.
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PhD Coffee Catch-up

27 November 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in HDR Week
This monthly gathering is designed especially for HDR students, offering a welcoming, informal space to step out of your academic bubble and connect with peers across faculties.
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Data session at DCI-5 conference

27 November 2025 3:30pm–5:00pm
 
in HDR Week
We will do a micro-level analysis of what is happening in the data, how meaning is constructed, how relationships between the interactants are built and what social phenomena are visible in the conversational data.
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Wombats and Koalas Encounter

28 November 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Come hang out with some of Australia’s cutest animals - koalas and wombats!
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Research Co-Design for HDRs

20 January 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
Learn how to involve research end users in developing projects and experimenting with novel ideas about how to tackle issues. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Planning to publish [webinar]

9 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
Which journals/publishers are best for your research?

Research impact: Planning for optimal impact and engagement [St Lucia]

9 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Deepen your understanding of research impact and developing an action plan for achieving impact. Formulate your action plan for maximising research impact. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

9 September 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. Registration closes 5 September.

Communicating quantitative research and visual information effectively [webinar]

5 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Communication
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.

Design thinking [webinar]

4 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how to solve complex problems in a creative, user-centric and curious manner.

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

3 September 2025 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.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

2 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Working with others
This workshop explores common challenges for international students, such as the experience of homesickness and culture shock, as well as the differences in the Australian workplace and academic cultures. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Strategic scholarly publishing principles [webinar]

1 September 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

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

28 August 2025 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.

Writing a confirmation document [Herston]

26 August 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Your thesis
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.

Working with large scale text for research [webinar]

25 August 2025 12:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Research software and programming
Learn how to process, structure, and analyse large-scale text data for academic research using AI, machine learning, and Python-based NLP tools in this hands-on, accessible workshop.

Mastering the literature with GenAI [webinar]

21 August 2025 12:30pm–3:30pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop teaches practical techniques for using Generative AI to support critical thinking in literature reviews through effective prompting, refining outputs, and integrating AI into a rigorous research workflow.

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

20 August 2025 11:00am–12:30pm
 
in Candidature management
Learn how to develop a close working relationship with your advisors.

Introduction to NGS platforms and bioinformatics analysis (DSCRP) [webinar]

20 August 2025 9:00am–12:30pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
Learn the basics of NGS technologies and bioinformatics workflows in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners in genomic data analysis. Registration closes 13 August 9am.

Academic Writing with GenAI [webinar]

19 August 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This interactive workshop introduces Generative AI tools, exploring their potential and pitfalls in academic writing through hands-on activities, practical strategies, and a focus on enhancing writing integrity and quality.

Career shaping: Resume and selection criteria [webinar]

11 August 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Career planning
Write a great resume tailored to your audience and learn how to respond to selection criteria.

Game Changers Playbook: Create your own future with Impact Superpower #1 – Humility [webinar]

7 August 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how how humility can help you understand industry problems and identify opportunities to build an innovation career connected to your values. This workshop is offered in dual mode.

Game Changers Playbook: Create your own future with Impact Superpower #1 – Humility [St Lucia]

7 August 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how how humility can help you understand industry problems and identify opportunities to build an innovation career connected to your values. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

New! Interviews … and how to survive them [Dutton Park]

6 August 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Career planning
This interactive workshop discusses job interviews: How to prepare for them, how to present your expertise during them, dealing with tricky questions, and how to reduce any interview nerves. This workshop is delivered face to face at Dutton Park campus.

Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [webinar]

31 July 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications. This workshop is also available in the face-to-face delivery mode. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [St Lucia]

31 July 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications. This workshop is also available in the webinar delivery mode. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

Statistical comparisons using R (DSCRP) [webinar]

31 July 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
This hands-on workshop introduces key concepts of inferential statistics using R, guiding participants in selecting, performing, and interpreting appropriate statistical tests such as correlation, chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Registrations close 24 July.

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

30 July 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Career planning
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice [St Lucia]

29 July 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Policy 101: Understanding public policy and its making [St Lucia]

22 July 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Impact and influence
Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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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.