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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.

   

Genome annotation with Apollo [webinar]

13 November 2024 9:00am–12:30pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
Genome annotation is crucial to defining the function of genomic sequences. Apollo is a popular tool for facilitating real-time collaborative, manual curation and genome annotation editing. In this workshop we will learn how to use Apollo to refine genome annotations.

Writing a confirmation document [Gatton]

13 November 2024 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
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.

Writing a confirmation document [Webinar]

13 November 2024 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Your thesis
Discover the purposes and characteristics of a confirmation document.

Longitudinal and mixed model analysis using R (QCIF) [webinar]

14 November 2024 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling

Advanced literature searching [St Lucia]

14 November 2024 10:00am–11:00am
 
in eResearch and data management
Learn how to use and navigate the UQ Library search engine. Learn strategies to find and identify what you’re looking for, and like a skilled investigator, identify and track down promising additional material. This session is targeted at new HDR students who have little experience with Library searching.

Career strategy: Plan for your Future [webinar]

14 November 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Successful careers are a result of good planning. Get started early with your career strategy.

HDR Wellbeing Retreat

18 November 2024 9:00am–10:30am
 
in HDR Week
Learn more about meditation and to stay healthy during your HDR Program. Enjoy some nourishing eats and stretch your body with a yoga session.
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Plotting and programming with Python (QCIF) [webinar]

18 November 2024 9:00am–21 November 2024 12:30pm
 
in Research software and programming
This software carpentry workshop introduces the building blocks of Python. Please do not sign up for the four half-days (morning) interactive workshop unless you are able to attend all four morning sessions in full.

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar]

18 November 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

Research ethics: Human [webinar]

19 November 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Integrity and ethics
At UQ, you MUST have Ethics approval BEFORE conducting Human research! Human Research is research conducted with or about people, or their data or tissue.

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Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [webinar]

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

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

5 February 2024 1:30pm–3:00pm
 
in Orientation
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

New international HDR students: Compulsory information session [webinar]

5 February 2024 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Orientation
This session is compulsory for new international research students starting this research quarter and is a requirement of your visa.

Networking in the digital space [webinar]

30 January 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
This session will provide tips and tricks for making contact through digital means.

Writing a literature review [Herston]

21 November 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your lit review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research. This session is also available as a webinar. Please ensure that you're signed up for the correct session in order to receive the correct notifications.

Ventures' LeadHers Rise

17 November 2023 8:30am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Join Ventures as we bring together and support emerging and established women entrepreneurs, and leaders from the UQ community.

Understanding quantitative data and performing descriptive analyses (ISSR) [webinar]

16 November 2023 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This course is intended for HDR students who are new to working with quantitative data, or would like to refresh the basics. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 3 NOVEMBER AT 12PM.

Introduction to HPC (QCIF) [webinar]

13 November 2023 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research software and programming
This interactive workshop will introduce you to HPC. You *must* have access to an HPC cluster to attend the course; basic experience with Unix or Linux is highly recommended. REGISTATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN 13 SEPTEMBER AT 12 PM.

NEW! AI in Academia: A Masterclass for Higher Degree Students [webinar]

25 October 2023 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of academic research. This masterclass offers students the insights and tools to integrate AI effectively into their academic endeavours.

Business of you [Webinar]

22 August 2023 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
This interactive workshop will teach you how use digital marketing tools and social media to advance your career. The workshop will give you practical steps on how to how to package and communicate your unique skills, strengths and value proposition.

Version control with Git (QCIF) [webinar]

15 August 2023 9:00am–12:30pm
 
in eResearch and data management
Version control is the lab notebook of the digital world. learn how you can record and trace every change made to a document, be it software code or a thesis. Prior knowledge of UNIX/Linux command line is REQUIRED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN ON 15 JUNE AT NOON.

UniQuest research commercialisation workshop

8 May 2023 8:00am–9 May 2023 5:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
2-day workshop that focuses on creating an awareness of intellectual property management and commercialisation. Express your interest in joining the workshop now!

3MT Information Session for HDR Candidates [webinar]

30 March 2023 9:30am–10:30am
 
in Communication
This one hour session will provide all the information you need to participate in 3MT.

Ventures Startup Mixer

7 March 2023 4:00pm–6:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Network with some of Brisbane's best local startups at the Ventures Startup Mixer.

Graduate Teaching Associate Program (GTA) (5 months)

3 March 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in University teaching
The program is now open for Semester 1, 2023. Read more on the GTA website or use the Register button to complete the Application form to express your interest now. Applications close 5pm, 3 March

Networking Breakfast: HDR Placements Showcase

20 June 2022 8:00am–10:30am
 
in Impact and influence
The theme of this networking breakfast is Placements. Listen to our industry and student panels discuss their expectations and experiences of placements. Places are highly limited. Apply now! Applications close 3 June 12pm.

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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.