19 October 2021

AGC e-News

Director's Message

Mental Health Awareness month, this October, is a great reminder to check in with our own wellbeing and those around us. There are many events across the University and online where you can get creative, recharge, have fun or get moving – everything to help you prioritise your mental wellbeing. Check this page to see the latest events throughout the month.

As part of ongoing work to improve the security and safety of the University’s systems, Okta multi-factor authentication (MFA) will soon be implemented on more systems. The next rollout will be for Zoom, Campus and MyUni.

Finally, I would like to encourage you to get vaccinated if you’re able to do so. Our best defence against the pandemic is the highest possible level of vaccination. The more people vaccinated, the safer our community and the sooner the state and international borders can reopen.

If you haven’t received your COVID-19 vaccine but would like to, you can book an appointment at a vaccine hub or pharmacy through the SA Health website, or attend the pop-up clinic in the Myer Centre in Rundle Mall for a walk-in appointment.

Best wishes,
Doreen

Doreen Krumbiegel
Director, Adelaide Graduate Centre

Tip of the Month

The AGC receives many phone calls every day, and we are unfortunately unable to answer each one straight away, particularly when already assisting others or after business hours. Please leave a message with your name, your phone number AND student ID - this will greatly assist us in getting back to you with the relevant information.

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.

Playford Trust PhD Supplementary Scholarships

The Trust is once again offering two PhD scholarships, which it will fund entirely. The scholarships are intended to supplement an existing Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship (RTPS) or similar institutional PhD stipend scholarship. A copy of the letter confirming one of these stipends must be supplied to the Trust before the scholarship can be awarded.

Applicants must be commencing research in one of the Trust’s priority areas:

Agriculture, aquaculture and food production
Environmental sciences including water, energy and climate change
Advanced manufacturing and new technologies
Health sciences and associated new technologies
Mining and resources development

Scholarships are valued at $5,000 per annum for up to 3.5 years. Applications for 2022 scholarships close 21 January 2021. Find out more.

University Library

Publish open access with no article processing charges

The University Library has entered into Publish & Read agreements with several publishers. This allows researchers to publish open access without needing to pay an article processing charge (APC). We currently have agreements in the disciplines of health and medical sciences, microbiology, biochemistry, and biology. The Library also has an Institutional Fellowship with BMJ Case Reports, which enables our library users to submit manuscripts at no cost.

You can find details of the journals available under the Publish and Read agreements, plus further information about APCs and answers to some frequently asked questions, on the Library website. We have some exciting new agreements coming in 2022 – details of further agreements will be added to this page as they become available.

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.