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.

   

Tips and tricks for grant applications: the ultimate beginner's guide [St Lucia]

1 October 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Communication
Learn how to write your best grant application from the experts.

Basic statistical ideas for researchers [webinar]

7 October 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling
Learn ideas relating to research design, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Writing a literature review for HDRs [webinar] [St Lucia]

12 October 2026 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how to critically read and note-take when writing your literature review. Examine the unique features of a literature review as a frame for your research.

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

15 October 2026 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.]

Bridging the gap: collaborating with industry as a researcher [St Lucia]

20 October 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Working with others
Learn how to effectively navigate and enhance collaborations between academia and industry in this interactive workshop.

Buzz and beyond: How to track and showcase your research influence [webinar]

21 October 2026 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Impact and influence
Want your research to create buzz and engage with the broader community? This workshop is designed to help you learn how to engage others with your work and demonstrate its influence. (Previously known as Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement).

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

21 October 2026 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.

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

28 October 2026 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 info session [webinar]

3 November 2026 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Orientation
This session is compulsory for all newly commencing HDR students and is a requirement of your visa.

HDR Orientation [webinar]

3 November 2026 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Orientation
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

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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.