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.

   

Communicating qualitative research [Webinar]

23 October 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Communication
Learn how to communicate your methods and results for qualitative studies as well as communicate to address questions of rigour.

Perfection not required: Managing perfectionism [St Lucia]

24 October 2024 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.

Refining your writing [webinar]

25 October 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Writing skills
Learn to appraise and refine your own writing. (formerly called Writing to meet your readers' expectations as well as Cohesion, Linking, and Flow in your Writing).

New International HDR students: Compulsory info session [webinar]

4 November 2024 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Orientation

HDR Orientation Meet'N'Greet [webinar]

4 November 2024 1:30pm–3:00pm
 
in Orientation

Lighting the Spark: Entrepreneurial Pathways to leverage your research [St Lucia]

5 November 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Find out how to generate workable ideas from your research and turn them into business opportunities. Be an idea pioneer!

Intellectual property and the law [St Lucia]

6 November 2024 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Entrepreneurship
Intellectual Property can be a valuable asset and understanding how to protect it will help you in your research career. This session will touch upon UQ’s IP policies, and the broader Australian and global context.

Three Ss of Resilience [St Lucia]

7 November 2024 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Candidature management
Learn strategies to improve resilience in order to better manage the stresses and strains of life, both during the candidature and in your future professional life.

Basic statistical ideas for researchers [webinar]

11 November 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Statistics and modelling

Career strategy (General) [St Lucia]

12 November 2024 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.