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.

   

An Introduction to Scoping Reviews: Designing, Extracting, Reporting, and Publishing [St Lucia]

17 September 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
in Research design

Exploring and predicting using linear regression in SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

18 September 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling

Introduction to systematic reviews [webinar]

22 September 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Writing skills
This workshop covers systematic reviews that can be used in both qualitative and quantitative studies.

Refining your writing [webinar]

24 September 2026 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.

Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as an HDR Candidate [Webinar]

25 September 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Ethical and Productive Use of Generative AI Tools as an HDR Candidate [Dutton Park]

25 September 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how generative AI tools can support your thinking and development as a researcher and academic writer.

Peer-review training [St Lucia]

29 September 2026 10:00am–12:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Learn how to provide constructive peer-review feedback. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 1: Using GenAI to Master Literature and Theory [St Lucia]

30 September 2026 9:30am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.

GenAI for Scholarly Work Part 2: Using GenAI for Academic Writing [St Lucia]

1 October 2026 9:30am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn how Generative AI can enrich your academic work through an interactive two‑part series that explores using AI to master literature and theory and to enhance academic writing. Presented face to face at the St Lucia campus.

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.

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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.