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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.

   

Leaders and leadership: The challenge of 'doing' leadership [webinar]

28 August 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
This workshop will give you insights into what leadership means in the 21st century and the challenges of being a leader.  It will give you an opportunity to reflect on your own potential to lead and make a difference in the workplace.

Strategic scholarly publishing principles [webinar]

1 September 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Learn the principles of publishing your research strategically.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

2 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Working with others

Design thinking [webinar]

4 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Learn how to solve complex problems in a creative, user-centric and curious manner.

Communicating quantitative research and visual information effectively [webinar]

5 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
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.

Planning to publish [webinar]

9 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
Which journals/publishers are best for your research? (previously known as How to Get Published)

Research impact: Planning for optimal impact and engagement [St Lucia]

9 September 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in Impact and influence
Deepen your understanding of research impact and developing an action plan for achieving impact. Formulate your action plan for maximising research impact.

Pitching and storytelling [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
This session provides best practice on how to build a pitch deck and how to deliver it compellingly.

R U OK - Building your skills [webinar]

11 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
R U Ok Day is a national day of action to encourage conversations with those who may be struggling. This workshop will build skills on mental health awareness, ways we can have difficult conversations with each other and ways to access support.

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [webinar] TENTATIVE

16 September 2025 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication

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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.