Graduate Research 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.

   

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

27 August 2026 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. Registration closes 20 August at 9am.
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Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

28 August 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. Registrations close 21 August, 9am.
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Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar]

31 August 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.
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Scholarly publishing principles: Think, Check, Submit [webinar]

31 August 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.
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Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

1 September 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection. Registration closes 9am, 28 August.
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Research impact: Planning and tracking [webinar]

1 September 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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Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [St Lucia]

1 September 2026 12:30pm–3:00pm
 
in Career planning
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.
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Networking Breakfast: Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond [St Lucia]

2 September 2026 8:00am–10:30am
 
in Career planning
The theme of this networking breakfast is Career Strategy: From HDR to beyond. This networking breakfast will help you to reflect on your career options – whether they be in industry, government or universities – and to identify useful strategies to get you to your desired career destination. Applications close 16 August.
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Content creation 101: Social media for researchers [webinar]

2 September 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to share your research with wider audiences using social media content and AI tools.
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How to navigate an academic career [webinar]

3 September 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Explore specific ideas, tools and techniques to navigate an academic career.
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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.