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.

   

Resilient researcher: Resilience when remote [Webinar]

24 November 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Candidature management
This webinar is designed to assist HDR candidates researching in remote locations. For instance, this may occur when you are away collecting data or are based interstate or even overseas.
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Promoting methodological rigour within qualitative research: Practical tools and contemporary insights [webinar]

24 November 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Research design
Learn practical tools to strengthen methodological rigour in qualitative health research.
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Career shaping: Resume and selection criteria [webinar]

25 November 2026 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in Career planning
Write a great resume tailored to your audience and learn how to respond to selection criteria.
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Content creation 101: Social media for researchers [webinar]

26 November 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to share your research with wider audiences using social media content and AI tools.
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The academic career [webinar]

30 November 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Learn how academic careers really work, why teaching experience matters, and how to leverage it to strengthen your employability, confidence, and future opportunities.
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How to Make the Most of Your Data: Practical Skills for Research Impact and Visibility [St Lucia]

3 February 2027 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in eResearch and data management
Learn how to publish high‑quality research data by applying FAIR principles and effective data management to boost impact and visibility.
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Peer-review training [St Lucia]

30 March 2027 2:00pm–4:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Learn how to provide constructive peer-review feedback. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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Game Changers Playbook: Create your own future with Impact Superpower #1 – Humility [webinar]

7 August 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how how humility can help you understand industry problems and identify opportunities to build an innovation career connected to your values. This workshop is offered in dual mode.

Career shaping: Understand your skills and identify opportunities [webinar]

30 July 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Career planning
Increase your chances of a positive career on completion of your HDR.

NEW! Bring it together: what good tutors do [webinar]

12 June 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
This workshop focuses on improving tutoring skills through case studies, understanding hybrid tutoring, and strategizing for success.

NEW! Engaging with diversity in the classroom [St Lucia]

Cancelled
9 June 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in University teaching
Learn how to increase participation and inclusion in the classroom. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

NEW! What’s new in eLearning [webinar]

5 June 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
Discover new functions and capabilities in Blackboard Ultra.

NEW! Editing educational media in Adobe Premiere [webinar]

28 May 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
in University teaching
This hands-on course will help you bring your teaching videos to life through efficient post-production.

Applying for Australian academic positions [webinar]

26 May 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in University teaching
Thinking about a career in academia but don't know where to start? This workshop is for HDR candidates who would like to find out more about applying for academic positions within the Australian system.

Communities for innovation [St Lucia]

Cancelled
26 March 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how thriving communities drive entrepreneurship and innovation

Ventures' LeadHers

13 June 2024 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Want to grow your leadership capabilities as a woman PhD candidate? Join us for a half day LeadHers program for PhD candidates.

NEW! PadletUQ [webinar]

27 May 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in University teaching
Learn to use PadletUQ to promote active learning face-to-face and online.

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!

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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.