2026 List workshops
myRDC is Macquarie University's hub for research-related professional development, offering events and workshops for researchers at all stages - from graduate research students through to early, mid and senior career researchers. Explore opportunities in:
- Research writing, methods and funding
- Project management, publishing and commercialisation
- Career development, resilience and wellbeing
Finding and registering for events
Graduate researchers can filter by the Graduate Researcher Development Framework (GRDF) Domains: THINK | GROW | DELIVER | LEAD — and refine further using Advanced Search. Research staff can filter by career stage, by provider or use the key word search. Alternatively, browse by month or view all upcoming events.
*New this semester* Graduate researchers can now explore current opportunities mapped to the Graduate Research Development Framework (GRDF) and candidature stages via the new Graduate Research Development Map, designed to support more targeted planning and conversations between students and supervisors.
On-request workshops
Browse the On-Request Workshops list (above the calendar). To express interest, submit a short form via the workshop link. Sessions are scheduled when enough participants register.
For broken links, contact gr.development@mq.edu.au. For registration issues, contact the external organiser.
January
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Half day writing retreat for Graduate Researchers | Graduate Research Academy | 25 | |
| 13/01/2026 | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Half day writing retreat for Graduate Researchers | Graduate Research Academy | 25 | |
| 29/01/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Graduate Research Welcome: Master of Research 2026 | Graduate Research Academy | 120 |
February
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 - 13/02/2026 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Microsoft AI Skills Bootcamp 2026 | External | ||
| 04/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Data Management Plan (DMP) for Human Research Ethics Application (HREA) walk through | Research Services, Graduate Research Academy, Research Data Management |
60 | |
| 04/02/2026 | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | Supervisor info session: CSIRO iPhD Program | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 04/02/2026 | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 04/02/2026 | 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 04/02/2026 | 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 04/02/2026 | 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 09/02/2026 - 14/02/2026 | 01:00 PM - 07:00 AM | LabArchives Love Data Week 2026 | External | ||
| 10/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 10/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ON CAMPUS | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 11/02/2026 | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 11/02/2026 | 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 11/02/2026 | 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 11/02/2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: National Industry PhD Program | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 11/02/2026 | 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 13/02/2026 | 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM | PGRF Grant Writing Workshop (Zoom) | Graduate Research Academy | 120 | |
| 14/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SATURDAY Show Up and Write! Online co-writing session | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 17/02/2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Show Up and Write! Weekly online co-writing session | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 18/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Introduction to Systematic Reviews - Part 1 | Library | 100 | |
| 18/02/2026 | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 18/02/2026 | 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 18/02/2026 | 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 18/02/2026 - 19/02/2026 | 01:15 PM - 04:30 PM | Thesis Formatting with Word (Online) | Graduate Research Academy | 17 | |
| 18/02/2026 | 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (Online) | 2 | ||
| 19/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Graduate Diploma Research Welcome 2026 | Graduate Research Academy | 120 | |
| 19/02/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 1: Getting started | Graduate Research Academy | 40 | |
| 19/02/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop 1: How to Write Critical Literature Review | Graduate Research Academy | 45 | |
| 21/02/2026 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Saturday Writing Intensive ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 23/02/2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MPhil/PhD (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 50 | |
| 24/02/2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Show Up and Write! [Tues] Weekly online co-writing session | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 24/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Introduction to Systematic Reviews - Part 2 for Medicine and Health Systematic Reviews | Library | 100 | |
| 24/02/2026 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM | ECR/MCR Graduate Researcher Mentoring Event - Speed Mentoring | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences | 100 | |
| 25/02/2026 | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (In-person) | 2 | ||
| 25/02/2026 | 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (In-person) | 2 | ||
| 25/02/2026 | 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (In-person) | 2 | ||
| 25/02/2026 | 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM | Human Research Ethics Drop In Session (In-person) | 2 | ||
| 26/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Introduction to Systematic Reviews - Part 2 for Non-Health or Qualitative Systematic Reviews | Library | 100 | |
| 26/02/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop 2: Developing Research Questions | Graduate Research Academy | 40 | |
| 26/02/2026 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Supervisor info session: Applications, scholarships, offers & acceptances | Graduate Research Academy | ||
| 27/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Data Management Plan (DMP) Orientation for Graduate Research Students | Graduate Research Academy, Research Services, Research Data Management |
60 | |
| 28/02/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SATURDAY Show Up and Write! Online co-writing session | Graduate Research Academy | 15 |
March
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Show Up and Write! [Tues] Weekly online co-writing session | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 03/03/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 2: Improving the flow of your writing [Hybrid] | Graduate Research Academy | 40 | |
| 04/03/2026 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Using Inspec to Conduct Literature Review in Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science | Library | 50 | |
| 05/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Graduate Research Welcome 2026 (Feb Intake) | Graduate Research Academy | 120 | |
| 05/03/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop -3: How to Establish A Theoretical Framework for Research | Graduate Research Academy | 30 | |
| 10/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ON CAMPUS | Graduate Research Academy | 16 | |
| 10/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 10/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Goal setting for Graduate Researchers | Graduate Research Academy | 50 | |
| 12/03/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop 4: Developing fundamental knowledge in qualitative research approaches | Graduate Research Academy | 45 | |
| 16/03/2026 | 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM | Start your PhD Well ONLINE course Orientation | Graduate Research Academy | 40 | |
| 17/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Graduate Research Coaching Program - Introduction Workshop | Graduate Research Academy | 22 | |
| 17/03/2026 - 28/04/2026 | 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Humanities: Research Writing Basics (6-week course) | Graduate Research Academy | 25 | |
| 17/03/2026 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MRes (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 50 | |
| 18/03/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | EndNote for Mac - the basics | Library | 35 | |
| 18/03/2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM | EndNote for Windows - the basics | Library | 35 | |
| 19/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | How to Coach Yourself Through the PhD Candidature | Graduate Research Academy | 40 | |
| 19/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - PhD/MPhil (in person) | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 19/03/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop 5: How to design a qualitative research project | Graduate Research Academy | 45 | |
| 24/03/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Copyright Essentials | Library | 50 | |
| 25/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Strategic Publishing - choosing a journal | Library | 50 | |
| 25/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 3: Strategic publishing | Library | 50 | |
| 25/03/2026 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Introducing the New AI Tool in Web of Science | Library | 50 | |
| 26/03/2026 - 09/04/2026 | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Developing your presentation voice [on campus] | Graduate Research Academy | 12 | |
| 26/03/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop 6: How to analyse qualitative data and present results | Graduate Research Academy | 45 | |
| 27/03/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Manage your supervisor relationship: student Panel session | Graduate Research Academy | 70 | |
| 28/03/2026 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Saturday Writing Intensive ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 10 | |
| 30/03/2026 - 31/03/2026 | 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | NVivo (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 16 | |
| 30/03/2026 | 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 4: Writing the Methods [Hybrid] | Graduate Research Academy | 25 |
April
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop 7: Discussing Results and Drawing Conclusion | Graduate Research Academy | 40 | |
| 08/04/2026 | 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM | Science Thesis Workshop | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 09/04/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop 8: What Do Academic Audiences Expect from Introductions? | Graduate Research Academy | 30 | |
| 14/04/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MRes (in person) | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 14/04/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 14/04/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ON CAMPUS | Graduate Research Academy | 16 | |
| 15/04/2026 - 20/05/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Science Research Writing Basics Course [online] | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 16/04/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 5: Data presentation [Hybrid] | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 16/04/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop -9: Delivering an Oral Presentation of Research: Onsite or Virtual | Graduate Research Academy | 40 | |
| 16/04/2026 | 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MRes (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 23/04/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | HASS Research Writing Intensive Workshop -10: Applying Critical Thinking in Research | Graduate Research Academy | 40 | |
| 28/04/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 6: The Results Section [Hybrid] | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 30/04/2026 - 01/05/2026 | 09:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Thesis Formatting with Word (Online) | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 30/04/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Thesis by Publication Workshop (STEMM) | Graduate Research Academy | 50 | |
| 30/04/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Thesis by Publication Workshop (HASS) | Graduate Research Academy | 50 |
May
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Build your academic research LinkedIn profile | ECR Network, Graduate Research Academy |
200 | |
| 02/05/2026 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Saturday Writing Intensive ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 05/05/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | VYT coaching FMHHS | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences | 30 | |
| 05/05/2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM | Data Management Plan (DMP) Orientation for Graduate Research Students | Graduate Research Academy, Research Services, Research Data Management |
60 | |
| 05/05/2026 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MPhil/PhD (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 07/05/2026 - 14/05/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Visual Communication: Powerpoint Basics | Graduate Research Academy | 30 | |
| 07/05/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Graduate Research Welcome 2026 (April Intake) | Graduate Research Academy | 120 | |
| 12/05/2026 - 26/05/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Humanities: Writing for Publication (3-week course) | Graduate Research Academy | 25 | |
| 12/05/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ON CAMPUS | Graduate Research Academy | 16 | |
| 12/05/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 16 | |
| 12/05/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Introducing AI tools for your Literature Reviews | Library | 100 | |
| 13/05/2026 | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | Supervisor info session: CSIRO iPhD Program | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 14/05/2026 | 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 7: The Introduction [Hybrid] | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 18/05/2026 | 09:45 AM - 01:00 PM | Stata: Understanding Stata and Preparing Your Data | Graduate Research Academy | 25 | |
| 19/05/2026 | 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Time Management for Graduate Researchers | Graduate Research Academy | 80 | |
| 21/05/2026 - 28/05/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Visual Communication: Infographics | Graduate Research Academy | 25 | |
| 22/05/2026 | 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Conference Hacks workshop | Graduate Research Academy | 45 | |
| 25/05/2026 | 09:45 AM - 01:00 PM | Stata: Descriptive Statistics and Univariate Statistics | Graduate Research Academy | 25 | |
| 26/05/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Introduction to Research Impact Metrics | Library | 100 | |
| 28/05/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 8: The Discussion | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 30/05/2026 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Saturday Writing Intensive ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 10 |
June
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 9: Writing the Abstract and Title | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 08/06/2026 - 09/06/2026 | 01:15 PM - 04:30 PM | Thesis Formatting with Word (Online) | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 10/06/2026 - 12/06/2026 | 08:30 AM - 04:15 PM | Offsite Research Writing Event: Winter 2026 | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 15/06/2026 - 16/06/2026 | 01:15 PM - 04:30 PM | Using Excel in research (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 16/06/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Science Writing for Publication Workshop 10: Responding to Reviewers | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 25/06/2026 | 12:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Survey Design: all you need to know (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 45 | |
| 27/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Saturday Writing Intensive ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 10 |
July
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ON CAMPUS | Graduate Research Academy | 17 | |
| 14/07/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Duplicate: One-Day Writing Retreat, ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 16/07/2026 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Supervisor info session: Applications, scholarships, offers & acceptances | Graduate Research Academy | ||
| 29/07/2026 | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: National Industry PhD Program | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 30/07/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | MQ Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) Live Final | Graduate Research Academy | 90 |
August
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Data Management Plan (DMP) Orientation for Graduate Research Students | Graduate Research Academy, Research Services, Research Data Management |
60 | |
| 06/08/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Graduate Research Welcome 2026 (S2/July Intake) | Graduate Research Academy | 120 | |
| 11/08/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ON CAMPUS | Graduate Research Academy | 16 | |
| 11/08/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 11/08/2026 | 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MPhil/PhD (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 13/08/2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MRes (In person) | Graduate Research Academy | 15 | |
| 19/08/2026 - 20/08/2026 | 09:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Thesis Formatting with Word (Online) | Graduate Research Academy | 20 |
September
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | MQ 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Live Final | Graduate Research Academy | 90 | |
| 08/09/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 08/09/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ON CAMPUS | Graduate Research Academy | 16 | |
| 08/09/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - PhD/MPhil (In person) | Graduate Research Academy | 15 |
October
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MRes (In person) | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 13/10/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 13/10/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ON CAMPUS | Graduate Research Academy | 16 | |
| 13/10/2026 | 12:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Survey Design: all you need to know (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 45 | |
| 13/10/2026 | 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MRes (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 100 | |
| 15/10/2026 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Graduate Research info session: Demystifying the examination process - MPhil/PhD (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 100 |
November
| Date | Time | Workshop | GRDF Domain | Providers | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 - 04/11/2026 | 01:15 PM - 04:30 PM | Thesis Formatting with Word (Online) | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 05/11/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Graduate Research Welcome 2026 (Oct Intake) | Graduate Research Academy | 120 | |
| 05/11/2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM | Data Management Plan (DMP) Orientation for Graduate Research Students | Graduate Research Academy, Research Services, Research Data Management |
60 | |
| 10/11/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ONLINE | Graduate Research Academy | 20 | |
| 10/11/2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | One-Day Writing Retreat, ON CAMPUS | Graduate Research Academy | 16 | |
| 12/11/2026 - 13/11/2026 | 09:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Using Excel in research (online) | Graduate Research Academy | 20 |