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.

   

Pitching and storytelling [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
This session provides best practice on how to build a pitch deck and how to deliver it compellingly.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [webinar] TENTATIVE

16 September 2025 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

17 September 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces RNA sequencing and its bioinformatics analysis using the Galaxy platform, guiding participants through key steps from raw data quality control to differential gene expression analysis. Registration closes 10 September at 9am.
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Exploring and predicting using linear regression in SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

17 September 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use SPSS to explore, analyse, and interpret statistical relationships between variables through linear regression, guided by practical exercises and expert instruction.
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Writing a literature review [webinar]

22 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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.

Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

23 September 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.

Enhancing academic writing with AI: Strategies, opportunities and considerations [webinar]

29 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Writing skills
This workshop aims to improve the academic writing skills of Higher Degree by Research students by integrating Generative AI tools like ChatGPT into the writing process, while maintaining academic integrity.

Peer-review training [St Lucia]

30 September 2025 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Learn how to provide constructive peer-review feedback, with a focus on supporting PhD students and Early Career Researchers in understanding and contributing to academic publishing. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as an HDR Candidate [Webinar]

30 September 2025 10:30am–1:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning [webinar]

1 October 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
Learn innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning.

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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.