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.

   

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

9 September 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research design

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 1: Using GenAI to Master Literature and Theory [webinar]

9 September 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing.

Demystifying HDR Progress Reviews at UQ [Webinar]

9 September 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Your thesis
Learn what HDR Progress Review panels at UQ are really looking for and how to effectively prepare, respond to feedback, and stay on track for successful thesis completion.

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 2: Using GenAI for Academic Writing [webinar]

10 September 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing.

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

11 September 2026 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Communicating quantitative research and visual information effectively [webinar]

14 September 2026 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to make your data, statistics, graphs and images more impactful and memorable by learning how to make them more reader/audience-friendly. Case studies from both written work and oral presentations will be used to illustrate common problems and more effective solutions.

RNA Seq analysis using Galaxy (DSCRP) [webinar]

16 September 2026 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 9 September at 9am.

Introduction to longitudinal data analysis (ISSR) [webinar]

16 September 2026 9:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn about longitudinal data analysis.

An Introduction to Scoping Reviews: Designing, Extracting, Reporting, and Publishing [St Lucia]

17 September 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design

Exploring and predicting using linear regression in SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

18 September 2026 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. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus. Registration closes 9am 11 September.

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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.