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.

   

Pondering procrastination productively [webinar]

15 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Are you plagued by procrastination? Why put off till tomorrow what you can do today? Learn tools and strategies to get you started in making change, feeling in control and creating new, more productive habits.

Research integrity in HDR training (student only session) [webinar]

16 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Integrity and ethics
Learn about research integrity policies, advisors' and candidates' main obligations through a discussive, interactive session using real life scenarios. [This workshop differs from the mandatory online Research Integrity module which must still be completed as part of the Early Candidature Checkpoint.]

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [webinar]

21 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
This workshop will dispel the common myth that perfectionism is a good thing that is a characteristic of high achievers, and use a cognitive behavioural approach to overcoming perfectionist behaviours and thought processes.

CV Essentials for HDRs [webinar]

21 October 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Career planning
Interactive workshop to give you skills to prepare and maintain an outstanding CV. (previously known as Preparing your CV).

Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement [webinar]

22 October 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Learn about research metrices and social media impact. Find out how and where you can start making an impact with your research. (Previously known as Making and measuring research impact: an introduction)

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.

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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.