18 May 2021

AGC e-News

Dean's Message

During 2020 and in some cases extending into 2021, many of you will have experienced disruptions to your research due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects have varied considerably, ranging from minor disruptions to significant compromises to the scope of research, or to the extent of experimentation and/or validation that could be completed. While the University has, for many of you, extended the length of candidature to help compensate for any such effects, there remain some cases in which this has not fully compensated for the impact of the pandemic on the research undertaken.

If your work has been compromised in this manner please discuss with your supervisors how best to deal with this when writing your thesis. The general advice from the Research, Education and Development Committee is to clearly state the nature and extent of any COVID-related restrictions or disruptions within your thesis, to assist examiners to understand the context of your work and any limitations imposed that were beyond your control. However, the University’s expectation remains that theses and creative works submitted for examination will nevertheless meet the standard required for qualification for the degree in that it:

displays original and critical thought;
is a significant contribution to knowledge;
relates the topic of research to the broader framework of the Discipline within which it falls; and
is clearly, accurately and cogently written and suitably illustrated and documented.

If you have any questions about these issues please discuss these with your supervisors or your postgraduate coordinator, or contact the Adelaide Graduate Centre.

I wish you all the best in your studies.
Mike

Professor Michael Liebelt
Dean of Graduate Studies

Tip of the Month: CaRST and Thesis Submission

Getting ready to submit your thesis? Make sure CaRST is organised in advance to avoid potential pitfalls and delays. In the final stage of candidature, you’ll want to be focused on writing up, not chasing CaRST hours, and if you leave CaRST too late, there’s no guarantee the courses you want will be on offer at that time. We suggest keeping track of your activities as you go and not waiting to the very end to complete your hours. Remember, your thesis won’t be accepted by the Graduate Centre until all CaRST requirements are met.

Virtual 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition – Registrations now open!

You’ve got 3 minutes and 1 slide to make an impact with your research.

Can you do it?

The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition challenges HDR students to effectively explain their research to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. The 2021 competition will in a virtual format (video submission). Don’t miss this chance to develop your academic, presentation, and communication skills.

For more information about the online competition, visit the University of Adelaide 3MT website or view the information webinar. Register by 18 June 2021.

Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities

The Adelaide Graduate Centre maintains a searchable database of available scholarship opportunities (both full scholarships and supplementary scholarships), funded by both the University of Adelaide and external funding bodies. While the majority of available scholarships are awarded as part of the standard admission and scholarship rounds for domestic and international students, some are awarded at different times throughout the year, and may have a separate application process.

Visit the Postgraduate Scholarships website regularly for up to date information on current scholarship opportunities.

Fullbright Scholarships Information Webinar

Study or research at a US institution in 2022/23 with Fulbright. Fulbright Australia offers scholarships for Australian citizens across all career stages, and all academic fields. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia. Join the South Australian online Information Session to find out more, hear from past scholars and ask questions. Friday 21 May 2021 at 10.00am ACST. Register here.

University Library

2021 Visualise Your Thesis competition

Registrations for this year’s Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition are now invited!
The University of Adelaide VYT challenges graduate researchers to present their research in a 60-second, eye-catching digital display. The winner will receive a prize of $1000 and the opportunity to compete in the international online showcase hosted by The University of Melbourne later this year. For the first time, this year all accepted entries will receive 5 CaRST points.

Enrol in the MyUni course for tips on planning, developing, formatting, storyboarding and presenting your submission. The competition will open Monday 31 May and submissions will be accepted until Sunday 11 July 2021. For more details, visit the Visualise Your Thesis webpage.

Do you have an ORCiD yet?

All HDR Students are required to register an ORCiD as part of the CaRST training and development program. An ORCiD is a permanent and unique identification number that will distinguish you from every other researcher throughout your career. It can be used on research grant applications and as a means of linking all of your publications together, ensuring you get the credit for your own work. Researchers are also encouraged to login to Aurora to create a link between their ORCiD and Aurora as this enables automatic claiming of publication data associated with their ORCiD.

You can sign up and register your ORCiD on the ORCiD for HDR students webpage.

Adelaide Graduate Centre Website Links

Respect. Now. Always.

The University seeks to promote an inclusive, respectful and fair environment for all people whilst engaged in University-related activities. A range of services are available to assist students who have safety concerns or have experienced bullying, sexual harassment or assault. For further information, help, or to report an incident, please visit the Safer Campus Community website.

As a student of the University, you can help to keep your campus safe by looking out for your own safety, and the safety of others and by conducting yourself in a manner consistent with the Student Charter. Remember that unacceptable behaviours such as Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying and Victimisation are not tolerated at the University.

Free, independent and confidential Counselling Service

Did you know that as a Postgraduate Student you are entitled to access counselling services provided to students at The University of Adelaide. To find out more information visit the Counselling Centre website.

Free and confidential Disability Service

As a Postgraduate Student you are also eligible for assistance from the Disability Service if you have a disability or ongoing medical condition. Information about the nature of your disability is not disclosed – information obtained from you about the functional impact of the disability is shared with academic staff solely for the purpose of assisting you with your studies. Details relating to the Disability Service and the on line registration process can be found on the Disability website.

Useful resources for staff can be found at the staff section of the Disability website.