18 August 2020

AGC e-News

Director's Message

The last couple of months have been very challenging for many, but there is a silver lining. We have received a record number of thesis completions in July and I would like to acknowledge the hard work you are putting into your research projects despite the disruption and distractions. Please don’t forget, the Graduate Centre is here to support you in this endeavour!

You are probably aware that the University is also feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With a projected financial shortfall for 2020 and 2021, the University has already taken a number of steps and in addition, has held discussions with the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) to explore the COVID-19 Jobs Protection Framework. This week, all staff can vote for a range of proposed cost-saving measures including reduction in salary, purchased leave, removal of leave loading and postponing a salary increase, which would save just over 200 full-time-equivalent (FTE) positions. Rest assured that despite these challenges, the University is committed to delivering and supporting high-quality learning, teaching and research activities.

Lastly, a little reminder, please don’t forget our virtual HDR catch ups every Friday! Watch out for the Zoom invitation in your inbox.

Take care and stay safe,

Doreen Krumbiegel
Director, Adelaide Graduate Centre

Tip of the Month: Are you considering including publications in your thesis?

Whether you are planning on including one or several publications in your thesis, check out the guidelines and FAQs on including publications in your thesis. These answer the common queries regarding completing the ‘Statement of Authorship’ form and what publications are appropriate to include in your thesis.

Annual Review of Progress 2020 – check your supervisor details now

With the Annual Review of Progress for 2020 upcoming, now is a good time to check that the supervisor details recorded for you are correct. You can view details of your supervisory panel via Access Adelaide – login and click on "Students", then the “Research Candidature” link, then “View” to see your details. If any changes are required, please complete and submit a Change of Supervisor Details form as soon as possible to allow for processing time. This will ensure that your Annual Review goes to the correct supervisors in the workflow process for review and approval.

It is particularly important that the email address we have recorded for any external supervisor is correct as provision of this email address is a prerequisite for the supervisor to be able to log into the online Annual Review of Progress system.

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.

Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship (applications close 2 September)

Applications for the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships close soon. The program supports ambitious individuals to find innovative ways to help create a better Australia. Valued up to $120,000 over three years, develop leadership potential, gain global experience and access extensive networks. For Australian PhD or Masters candidates commencing in 2021. Apply before 2 September 2020. For more information please contact Rosie Wilkes. View the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship Information Session webinar.

Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute (ASTRI) - Postgraduate Research Scholarship - Heliostat Project (applications close 31 October 2020)

Join the Centre for Energy Technology (CET) in this exciting heliostat aerodynamics research project. The aim of the project is to improve the design methods for wind load predictions and reduce the capital cost of manufacturing the heliostat components for commercial projects in the concentrating solar thermal industry.

The CET is one of SA’s fastest-growing research groups contributing to the solar thermal energy research at ASTRI.

The $10,000 per annum top-up scholarship is funded by the ASTRI and is conditional upon securing an Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend (RTPS) valued at $28,092 per annum. Please read the information on the scholarships website carefully.

High Temperature Solar Receiver Technology Project – PhD supplementary scholarship (applications close 31 October)

Join the Centre for Energy Technology (CET) in their research to develop high-temperature solar receiver technology for maximal efficiency and lifetime to pursue advanced power cycles. The aim of the research is to develop general guidelines on thermo-mechanical design standards for high-temperature concentrating solar power applications.

The CET is one of SA’s fastest-growing research groups contributing to the solar thermal energy research at ASTRI.

The $10,000 per annum top-up scholarship is funded by the ASTRI and is conditional upon securing an Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend (RTPS) valued at $28,092 per annum in the 2020 Major Domestic Scholarship Round. Please read the information on the scholarships website carefully.

ARC PhD scholarship – A Novel Technique for Drag Reduction (applications close 31 December)

This PhD opportunity is funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant, Micro-perforation for passive drag reduction.

The successful applicants will work in the Boundary Layer research group at the School of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with international experts from California Institute of Technology in USA and University of Southampton in UK.

Development of innovative methods for drag reduction has been an ongoing research activity at the Boundary Layer research group since 2011.

For more information on this scholarship opportunity, please visit the scholarships website

ARC grant-funded PhD/Masters scholarship in Philosophy (open until filled)

Applications are invited for a scholarship leading to the degree of PhD or Master of Philosophy (as appropriate) in the School of Humanities, Department of Philosophy.

The scholarship is part of an Australian Research Council Discovery Project, DP200100190, Everything In Its Place: Location, Persistence, and Change, Chief Investigator: Dr Antony Eagle. The scholarship recipient will also have the project’s Partner Investigators involved in their supervision: Professor Cody Gilmore (Philosophy, UC Davis) and A/Prof Shieva Kleinschmidt (Philosophy, University of Southern California).

For more information on this scholarship opportunity, please visit the scholarships website.

ARC Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources (applications open until filled)

Join the Australian Research Council Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources and help deliver the vital enabling tools – advanced sensors, data analytics and Artificial Intelligence – for automated, integrated and optimised mining.

There are 11 PhD scholarships available at the University of Adelaide. All PhD projects include an industry placement and offer a unique opportunity to work on industry-linked interdisciplinary projects with leading researchers and mining industry partners.

Apply now, with the view to start from mid to end-2020 onwards. Successful applicants will receive an indicative tax-free stipend of $34,013 per annum for three years as well as generous project operating funds. No tuition fees apply.

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

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.

PhD in rare-earth-element ore systems (applications open until filled)

The PhD in rare-earth-element ore systems is funded by an Australian Research Council Linkage grant to support a full-time PhD student to undertake research on the geology of rare-earth-element ore systems in the Department of Earth Sciences.

The PhD project will examine the origins and formation conditions of a newly-recognised style heavy rare-earth-element mineralisation in central Australia. The project is industry focussed and will combine components of fieldwork, petrology and mineralogy, advanced geochemical/isotopic analysis and economic geology. The PhD candidate will join a growing and dynamic team of researchers within the University of Adelaide’s Critical Minerals Research Centre. For more information please view the scholarships website.

PhD Scholarship in theory and modelling of ice-shelf disintegration (applications open until filled)

The scholarship is being funded to support a full-time PhD student who will undertake research modelling ice shelf vibrations forced by ocean waves, and will be working under the supervision of Associate Professor Luke Bennetts. There are three topics available for this PhD project, and is appropriate for those interested in dynamics, modelling and computation, and application to Antarctic science.

Applicants should hold an Honours degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or a related field, and be eligible for admission to a PhD at the University of Adelaide. More information about scholarship eligibility and how to apply is available on the scholarships website.

PhD in volcanic-hosted critical metals ore systems (applications open until filled)

The PhD in volcanic-hosted critical metals ore systems is funded by Queensland Government research grant to support a full-time PhD student to undertake research on the geology and critical mineral ore potential of Tertiary alkaline volcanic systems of central QLD. The position will be located in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Adelaide.

This PhD project will integrate components of fieldwork, petrology and mineralogy, advanced geochemical/isotopic analysis and economic geology. The PhD candidate will join a growing and dynamic team of researchers within the University of Adelaide’s Critical Minerals Research Centre. More information about scholarship eligibility and how to apply 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 are available on the scholarships website.

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.

Industry PhD Program and Scholarship Opportunities

University of Adelaide Industry PhD (UAiPhD) program and scholarship opportunities (applications now open!)

There are over a dozen new PhD projects/scholarships currently available for both international and domestic applicants (who are currently onshore in Australia). These projects represent a wide variety of faculties, industry partners and locations with scholarships ranging from $28,092-$38,092 per annum. Current project areas are in: Arts, Engineering, Sciences, Social Science, Business and Law.

The UAiPhD is a 4-year program where an industry-defined research project is developed in collaboration between an external partner and University Supervisors. The program includes a 6-month industry placement combined with industry development activities.

For full project details and information on how to apply visit the UAiPhD (iPhD) website. Applications close 31 August 2020.

Events

Publishing, Copyright and Open Access session (24 August)

Deciding where to publish can be complex. This session, Publishing Principles for your Research: a Copyright and Open Access Perspective, provides the key principles you will need to consider, and the tools that can help along the way. The session will also explore publication agreements and opportunities to make your work open access. Monday 24 August, 10.30–11.30 am, Zoom Webinar. For more information and to register please visit the CaRST Online website.

Hacky Hour (25 August)

Hacky hour is an informal meetup for researchers to discuss technology-related issues. Experts will be on hand to advise on things like coding, data analytics, or digital tools. If you have such a problem, bring it along and get help! Next session: High Performance Computing, August 25 at 3pm.

For further information and to register, please view the Hacky hour webpage.

JBI LIVE free webinar (26 August)

Criticisms of Evidence-Based Healthcare (Past & Present): A Response & Reflection

Join Associate Professor Zachary Munn, JBI Director of Transfer Science, online for a discussion about the criticisms of Evidence-based Healthcare (Past and Present), reflect on the validity of these critiques and provide a response, on Wednesday 26 August at 11am. For more information and to register, please visit the registraiton page. For information on other events please visit the JBI website.

JBI Post-Graduate Research Degrees – Online Seminar Series 2020 (commencing early September)

JBI is bringing together nationally and internationally recognised speakers for a six-part online postgraduate seminar series. Running once a week for six weeks, the sessions will be hosted live on Thursday evenings commencing the first week of September and present a new, weekly perspective on systematic review development and dissemination. The invited six speakers will speak about different types of reviews, considering distinctions between how varying quantitative questions align with different review methodologies, and also consider the application of systematic review evidence in practice and how to build on an initial review to develop a research portfolio. Registration is free, and a requirement to attend.

JBI Scoping Review Workshop (10 September and 12 November)

Designed for clinicians, public health professionals, academics, researchers and others to determine the most appropriate review methodology for their question, with a particular focus on scoping reviews. This 1-day workshop enables participants to explore the theories and concepts relating to scoping reviews and other types of evidence synthesis, and equip participants with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully plan for and undertake a scoping review following the JBI approach. For further information please visit the Scoping Review Workshop webpage.

GRADE Workshop (16 September 2020)

Interested in learning more about the grade approach for developing systematic reviews or clinical guidelines?

The JBI Adelaide GRADE Centre offers the 1 Day GRADE Workshop designed for systematic reviewers, guideline developers and others wanting to learn more about GRADE methodology, particularly the creation of Summary of Findings tables and Evidence Profiles. For further information please visit the JBI Grade Centre webpage.

Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program (12 - 16 October)

The JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program (CSRTP) enables participants to learn how to conduct robust systematic reviews of different evidence types in order to provide the strongest possible evidence to inform decision making or clinical guidelines in healthcare. A one, three or five-day program, depending on your research needs or areas of interest. The next program commences 12 October. 50% Discount for UoA Staff and Students. For further information please visit the CSR Training Program webpage.

Undertaking a Scoping Review (online self-paced course)

An overview of knowledge synthesis approaches and when to perform a scoping review as compared to other approaches. Also covered is how to form an appropriate question and inclusion criteria for a scoping review, how to develop a scoping review protocol and how to present and report a scoping review. For further information please visit the Online Short Courses website.

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.