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.

   

LinkedIn Headshots

19 November 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Kickstart your career with a professional-looking headshot! On online platforms such as LinkedIn, a nice profile picture is essential to demonstrate your professionalism. Get your FREE headshot by registering for this session.
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Thesis Hat Competition (held during Food Truck Fiesta)

20 November 2024 2:00am–3:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Get your creative juices flowing and transform your academic research into unique headwear!

Craft a hat to symbolise your research topic, from towering constructions to intricate designs bring out your inner fashionista and create a masterpiece.

We will provide you with the materials you need for your hat making. We'll have a panel of HDR supervisors to review your masterpieces and grand prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Didn't win a grand prize? Don't fret! We'll reward you for your participation and ensure no one will leave empty handed.
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Food Truck Fiesta

20 November 2024 8:00am–2:00pm
 
in HDR Week
A variety of food trucks in The Great Court for you to select from.

Canvas & Convo

20 November 2024 10:00am–2:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Soothe your mind as you play with colour and texture at our canvas painting workshop. Whether you're a secret Van Gogh, or a finger painting pro looking to advance this workshop is for you. 
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Puppy Therapy

20 November 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Come celebrate HDR Week with some of the furriest dogtoral candidates around.
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Research ethics: Animal [webinar]

20 November 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Integrity and ethics
At UQ, animals are used for various scientific purposes in both research and teaching, including; laboratory research, teaching, veterinary science, companion and production animal settings, and in the wild (be it terrestrial or marine).

The Great Debate

20 November 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Come and watch HASS and EAIT HDRs team up to tackle a topic that sparks passionate discourse!

PrePaid APCs!

20 November 2024 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
in HDR Week
PrePaid APCs! UQ Library can help fund publishing activities and advise on publishing strategy
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Optimising Wellbeing throughout your HDR Journey [Gatton]

21 November 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
This workshop aims to assist HDR students to manage stress, to open conversations about wellbeing and to access UQ support services and resources.

Family Movie Night

22 November 2024 4:00pm–8:00pm
 
in HDR Week
Join the Association of Postgraduate Students for a movie night. Complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn will be provided for your enjoyment. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax.

Cozy bean bags for ultimate relaxation
Warm, delicious hot chocolate
Freshly popped popcorn
A fun-filled atmosphere
An opportunity to meet new friends
Family-friendly activities from 4-5pm
Movie from 5-8pm
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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.