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.

   

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

22 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

22 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

Refining your writing [webinar]

24 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills

Structuring your writing [webinar]

27 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills

Career strategy (General) [St Lucia]

28 October 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Career planning
Discover post-HDR career options and consider which is best for you.

Workplace Persona: Navigating the workplace by looking inside of you [webinar]

28 October 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Working with others
Understanding yourself in the workplace requires understanding more about yourself. This seminar explores your potential from the perspective of your personality and how you can harness you potential in the workplace.

Maximising Research Impact: Strategies to strengthen your track record during your PhD [St Lucia]

30 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn how to articulate and showcase your research impact through practical strategies, real-world examples, and reflective exercises in this interactive workshop. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

New international HDR students: Compulsory information session [webinar]

3 November 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Orientation

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

3 November 2025 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Orientation

Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

4 November 2025 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Intellectual Property can be a valuable asset and understanding how to protect it will help you in your research career. This session will touch upon UQ’s IP policies, and the broader Australian and global context. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

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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.