21 January 2020

AGC e-News

Director's Message

It has been a busy 2019 for the Adelaide Graduate Centre and I would like to thank Donna Gould who has done a terrific job as Interim Director in leading the AGC during a period of significant change and increased workload.

2020 is going to be another exciting year and please be assured that I will do my very best in supporting you at any time. I am always open for questions, suggestions and constructive criticism. My intention is to improve communication tools and the visibility of the AGC, so you will hear and see more of us over the next couple of months. Stay tuned.

Sincerely,

Dr Doreen Krumbiegel
Director, Adelaide Graduate Centre

Scholarship Winners

Thomas is passionate about addressing the serious health and educational inequalities that exist for young children globally. He spent four years in Indonesia working on a range of health and education programs as a research analyst with the World Bank and the manager of a grassroots NGO. At Harvard Kennedy School he intends to deepen his knowledge of economics and policy-making in developing countries to find innovative solutions to complex human capital challenges, undertaking a Master of Administration, International Development. Find out more about the Frank Know Memorial Fellowships.

Kim is passionate about diversifying STEM fields. In 2018, she founded the University of Adelaide’s Women in STEM Society to support minority groups studying STEM and she runs an outreach program to rural schools. At Oxford, Kim will work for a DPhil in Statistics, where she will specialise in probability - a field that combines her passions of pure and applied mathematics. Kim’s studies will be supported by a University College Old Members Oxford Australia Scholarship and an Oxford University Department of Statistics EPSRC Doctoral Training Program studentship, together with a University of Adelaide alma mater award. Find out more about the Oxford Australia Scholarships.

He is now completing his Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Performance at the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Nicholas is passionate about connecting the creative arts with communities. He has volunteered with the Australian Refugee Association and The Smith Family. With his John Monash Scholarship, Nicholas will pursue a PhD in English Literature and Playwriting at Cornell University. In the future, he hopes to combine his interests in writing and teaching, storytelling and scholarship, art and academia. Nicholas is the University of Adelaide’s 19th John Monash Scholar. Find out more about applying for a John Monash Scholarship.

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.

ARC – PhD Scholarship – Coarse Geometry: a novel approach to the Callias index and topological matter (applications open)

This scholarship is supported by an Australian Research Council Discovery Grant, DP200100729, and the successful student will be supervised by Prof Mathai Varghese and either of Dr Peter Hochs or Dr Guo Chuan Thiang. Topics include: index theory, geometric analysis, noncommutative geometry, mathematics of condensed matter physics, coarse geometry and topology.

To be considered for this scholarship, students should be eligible to enrol as a commencing student in a full-time PhD research program in Pure Mathematics. This opportunity is available to both domestic and international students. More information is available on the scholarships website.

Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences scholarship opportunities (applications open)

There are several scholarships available for students in the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. Applications for each of these scholarships close on 31 March 2020.

Please click on the links below for detailed information on each scholarship, including rules, eligibility criteria and application instructions:

• Clive E Boyce Scholarship
• Frank Perry Travelling Scholarship
• HDR Travelling Scholarship

SmartSat CRC Scholarship (applications open)

The SmartSat CRC is the largest space industry-research collaboration in Australia’s history. The SmartSat CRC invites expressions of interest for higher degrees by research (Masters and PhD) scholarships commencing in 2020. Scholarships are available for Australian residents. Non-residents will be considered, subject to project-specific requirements. Applicants will need to have a First-Class Honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline. More information is available on the scholarships website. 

Primary Industries AgTech PhD Scholarship (expressions of interest open until filled)

The Primary Industries AgTech PhD Scholarship at The University of Adelaide is funded by Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) to support a full time PhD student who is undertaking research in a topic that will aid or improve primary industry production or profitability through the application of technology. Full details available on the scholarships website.

School of Humanities PhD Scholarship in Philosophy (Open until filled - successful candidate must commence by 1 May 2020)

The scholarship is supported by the Faculty of Arts (Divisional Scholarship) and is part of an Australian Research Council Discovery Project, DP200100190: Everything in its Place: Location, Persistence, and Change (Chief Investigator: Dr Antony Eagle; Partner Investigators: Prof Cody Gilmore, and A/Prof Shieva Kleinschmidt).

The ARC project focuses on the metaphysics of persisting objects and related issues in the philosophy of physics. CI Eagle, who will be the primary supervisor of the successful candidate’s research, is interested in metaphysics, philosophy of physics, philosophy of logic and language, and epistemology/philosophy of science. The PIs will be involved as co-supervisors of the successful candidate’s project. More information is available on the scholarships website.

School of Social Sciences PhD Scholarship in Politics and International Relations (Open until filled - successful candidate must commence by 1 June 2020)

The scholarship is supported by the Faculty of Arts (Divisional Scholarship), and is part of an Australian Research Council Discovery Project: The Proscription of Terrorist Organisations in Illiberal States. The appointee will also be affiliated with Professor Lee Jarvis at the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies at the University of East Anglia. The HDR candidate’s project is expected to be in the field of Politics and International Relations (though students with a cognate background in Law, Sociology or similar are encouraged to apply). For further information, please visit the scholarships website.

Addison Wheeler Fellowships, Durham University (applications close 7 February 2020)

Three postdoctoral Addision Wheeler Fellowships are available commencing no later than 01 October 2020.  These Fellowships have no residency restrictions.  The normal period of the Fellowship will be 3 years with starting salaries in the range £33,797 - £40,322 p.a.  Full details can be found on the University of Durham website.

University Library Prizes and Fellowship

The University of Adelaide Library offers the opportunity for research students to receive financial and scholarly support during their studies, with an emphasis on utilising our collections and services. Applications for the following are now open:

The Bill Cowan Barr Smith Library Fellowship (applications close 27 February 2020)

This fellowship provides financial assistance up to a value determined annually by the donor and the University (usually around $12,000) towards study for postgraduate degrees by research using the collections of the Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide. Further details are available from the Library website.

Hugh Martin Weir Prize (applications close 27 February 2020)

This Prize is open to University of Adelaide students enrolled in an Honours thesis program or a postgraduate program by coursework or by research, either commencing or already in progress. Postdoctoral researchers are eligible to apply within three years of a doctoral award. Further details are available from the Library website

Cambridge University Press – Core Platform and Authorship Training

Hosted by the University Library, this training will be delivered by Cambridge University Press on Tuesday 18 February 2020, 10:00am-12:15pm. The training is designed to encourage the usage of the Cambridge Core online platform and demonstrate how academics can navigate around the platform to find useful and valuable research. Participants will also get advice on how to get published in academic journals. This course is recognised for CaRST credit. To reserve a place in the session, please register through the EventBrite page.

Program 3 iCaRST (International Careers and Research Skills Training) 2019-2020

Program 3 has been tracking well, for the most part. A number of students arrived slightly too late for Program 2 so were deferred to Program 3. Now they have CCSP dates coming up in February which means we are all working under a certain degree of pressure. We are now in week 8 of our 12 week program of seminar and lecture sessions. During the coming weeks students will prepare for and then deliver their oral presentations. They will also attend lectures which relate to methodology, ethics, their digital identities and reviews. Following on from the sessions students will  work on their draft research proposals and submit these to us for communication feedback at various dates.  

Carmel Nicholas, Education Program Manager, iCaRST

Adelaide Graduate Centre Website Links

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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.