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.

   

Survey design (ISSR) [webinar]

27 May 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop focusses on the considerations of creating a survey. Registration closes 25 May.
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The Principles of Machine Learning (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

28 May 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research software and programming
Learn the core principles of machine learning through practical, Python‑based activities that take you from data preparation to building and evaluating real predictive models. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 9am, 21 May.
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An Introduction to Scoping Reviews: Designing, Extracting, Reporting, and Publishing [St Lucia]

28 May 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
This practical workshop guides participants through the full scoping review process, from formulating research questions to searching, screening, and synthesising evidence using best‑practice frameworks. Using real examples across psychology, health, and education, it equips attendees with the skills and confidence to produce rigorous, publishable scoping reviews. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.
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Finish that thesis!™ [online]

1 June 2026 9:00am–3 June 2026 4:00pm
 
in Your thesis
Thesis deadline looming but can’t seem to find the time or motivation? Join us for an intensive 3-day advance (not a retreat!) towards writing 20,000 words for your thesis or set your own ambitious writing goals! Apply now! Applications close: TBA

Promoting your publications: Maximising your research visibility [webinar]

2 June 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
What can you do to maximise your work’s visibility and impact? This is the second part of a two-part series. Consider attending Publishing Your Research: Writing and Submitting before this.

Promoting your publications: Maximising your research visibility [webinar]

2 June 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
What can you do to maximise your work’s visibility and impact? This is the second part of a two-part series. Consider attending Publishing Your Research: Writing and Submitting before this.

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

8 June 2026 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.

Collecting qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

9 June 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design
This workshop provides a brief introduction into qualitative data collection.

Analysing qualitative data (ISSR) [webinar]

16 June 2026 9:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design
Learn about analysing qualitative data.

Metagenomics Using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

18 June 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Bioinformatics and genomics
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy.

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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.