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.

   

Impactful presentations: Delivering with confidence [Herston]

15 July 2024 9:30am–1:30pm
 
in Communication
This interactive session will enable you to develop your edge when communicating your research, presenting at conferences, or participating in competitions such as 3MT and more broadly, when presenting your personal value proposition. (formerly known as Advanced Presentation Skills);

Authorship: Your rights and responsibilities [webinar]

16 July 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Publishing and authorship
Explore guiding principles of good publishing practice/ethics and your rights. Previously known as Academic publishing: Play by the rules.

Policy 101: Understanding public policy and its making [St Lucia]

22 July 2024 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Impact and influence
Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research.

Refining your writing [TRI/PACE]

25 July 2024 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing.
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Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [St Lucia]

1 August 2024 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications. This workshop is also available in the webinar delivery mode. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

Copyright and your research: Including material in your thesis and publications [webinar]

1 August 2024 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Publishing and authorship
Examine how you should correctly incorporate and attribute copyrighted material in your thesis and publications. This workshop is also available in the face-to-face delivery mode. Please ensure that you are correctly registered in your chosen mode to receive the relevant workshop notifications.

Presenting your research [webinar]

2 August 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Communication
This session provides an introduction to the secrets of great research presentations. Learn how to craft a message that targets your audience. (Formerly known as Introduction to Presentation Skills as well as Planning and Presenting Persuasive Research).

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

5 August 2024 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 Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

5 August 2024 1:30pm–3:00pm
 
in Orientation
Orientation is strongly recommended for all commencing HDR candidates, both domestic and international.

Academic writing course (8 weeks) [online]

8 August 2024 1:30pm–26 September 2024 4:30pm
 
in Writing skills
Register by submitting the application form. Course spans 8 weeks and is online. Sessions run from 8 August to 26 September. Application close TBA.

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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.