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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.

   

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

20 March 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
This hands-on workshop introduces core concepts of inferential statistics and guides participants in using SPSS to apply and interpret common statistical tests such as correlation, chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Through practical exercises, attendees will learn to define hypotheses and choose appropriate tests for research analysis. This workshop is face to face at St Lucia campus. Registrations close 13 March, 9am.
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Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as an HDR Candidate [Webinar]

20 March 2026 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.
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Research impact: Planning and tracking [webinar]

23 March 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Develop your understanding of research impact and create an action plan for achieving impact. (This workshop was previously called Research impact: Planning for optimal impact and engagement).
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Tips and tricks for grant applications: the ultimate beginner's guide [St Lucia]

24 March 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to write your best grant application from the experts.
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Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [St Lucia]

24 March 2026 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.
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Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [webinar]

24 March 2026 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.
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Buzz and beyond: How to track and showcase your research influence [webinar]

26 March 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Want your research to create buzz and engage with the broader community? This workshop is designed to help you learn how to engage others with your work and demonstrate its influence. (Previously known as Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement).
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Exploring and predicting using linear regression in R (DSCRP) [webinar]

31 March 2026 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. Registration closes 24 March at 9am.
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Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

15 April 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

Refining your writing [webinar]

16 April 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

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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.

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.

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 [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.

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.

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.

Resilient researcher: Becoming a Resilient Researcher [Webinar]

17 July 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Candidature management
Build your resilience for your research degree and beyond.

Resilient researcher: Resilience when remote [Webinar]

18 June 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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.

Mental Health First Aid [St Lucia]

16 June 2025 9:00am–17 June 2025 4:30pm
 
in Candidature management
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. Workshop delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

NEW! Bring it together: what good tutors do [webinar]

12 June 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
This workshop focuses on improving tutoring skills through case studies, understanding hybrid tutoring, and strategizing for success.

Assembly of Long-Read Sequencing with Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

12 June 2025 9:00am–12:30pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
Learn to assemble a high-quality bacterial genome using Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing data via the Galaxy Australia platform

NEW! Engaging with diversity in the classroom [St Lucia]

Cancelled
9 June 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in University teaching
Learn how to increase participation and inclusion in the classroom. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Presenting for the 3MT [webinar]

14 April 2025 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
How do you present effectively for the 3MT?

Resilient researcher: Understanding yourself and others [webinar]

7 April 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Working with others
Your IQ is high. But what about your EQ? The ability to understand ourselves and others is central to career and personal success.

Build your personal brand [webinar]

2 April 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
This workshop provides pragmatic strategies to define your personal and research brand.

Communities for innovation [St Lucia]

Cancelled
26 March 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how thriving communities drive entrepreneurship and innovation

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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.