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.

   

Research integrity in HDR training (student only session) [webinar]

16 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Integrity and ethics
Learn about research integrity policies, advisors' and candidates' main obligations through a discussive, interactive session using real life scenarios. [This workshop differs from the mandatory online Research Integrity module which must still be completed as part of the Early Candidature Checkpoint.]
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What DO examiners want? [Webinar]

16 October 2025 1:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Your thesis
What are examiners looking for in your written thesis and oral examination (viva)? How or what should you prepare?
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Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [webinar]

21 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
This workshop will dispel the common myth that perfectionism is a good thing that is a characteristic of high achievers, and use a cognitive behavioural approach to overcoming perfectionist behaviours and thought processes.
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Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy. Registrations close 15 October 9am.
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Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) [webinar]

22 October 2025 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn about longitudinal data analysis.
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Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

22 October 2025 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.
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Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement [webinar]

22 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn about research metrices and social media impact. Find out how and where you can start making an impact with your research. (Previously known as Making and measuring research impact: an introduction)
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Effective writing strategies in research [St Lucia]

23 October 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Join an interactive workshop where experienced academics share practical writing strategies and time-management tips to help HDR students boost research productivity, connect with peers, and put learning into action.
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Refining your writing [webinar]

24 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.
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Structuring your writing [webinar]

27 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop explores planning and structuring research writing. (formerly called Planning to Write). Consider attending Refining Your Writing after attending this workshop.
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Growing your digital capacity [webinar]

8 May 2024 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Ever wondered how your research ideas can be converted into business ideas by using the latest technologies, but don’t know how and where to start? This interactive workshop will give you the digital skills to start you down that path!

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [St Lucia]

4 April 2024 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, participating in conferences or competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills).

Presenting your research [TRI/PACE]

14 March 2024 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Communication
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience.

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.