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.

   

Presenting your research [webinar]

1 August 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Communication
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience. (Formerly known as Introduction to Presentation Skills as well as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

New international HDR students: Compulsory information session [webinar]

5 August 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Orientation
This session is compulsory for new international research students starting this research quarter and is a requirement of your visa.

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [online] TENTATIVE

5 August 2025 1:30pm–23 September 2025 4:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is online. Sessions run from 5 August to 23 September. Application close TBA

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

5 August 2025 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Orientation

Effective time management [webinar]

11 August 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management

Research ethics: Human [webinar]

20 August 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Integrity and ethics

Making the most of the advisor/student relationship [webinar]

20 August 2025 11:00am–12:30pm
 
in Candidature management

Advanced literature searching [Webinar]

25 August 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in eResearch and data management

Research ethics: Animal [St Lucia]

26 August 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Integrity and ethics

Writing a confirmation document [dual/Herston]

26 August 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Your thesis

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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.