21 February 2023

AGRS e-News

Director's Message

I hope you are all doing well and staying cool with the arrival of summer and the festival season in full swing. Even though I hope you will never have to use this service, I would like to introduce the University’s new Integrity Unit, the first point of contact for all students and staff who want to report unwanted behaviour including but not limited to sexual misconduct (assault & harassment), bullying, discrimination and harassment, fraud, corruption and maladministration. The Integrity Unit has a great website with lots of information and FAQs. You can make a report via an online reporting form, via email, or just call, which you can do anonymously. If you are unsure whether to make a report or not, or if you just want to talk to

someone about the process, you can contact the Integrity Unit for advice.

Additionally, the Safer Campus Community website has also been updated and can be found here. This website includes heaps of information and FAQs around emergency contacts, online and in-person training on topics such as first responder, bystanders as well as diversity and inclusion. Of course, you can also talk to your supervisor or anyone within the AGRS at any time if you experience anything uncomfortable.

Take Care and stay safe.

Doreen

Doreen Krumbiegel

Director, Adelaide Graduate Research School

Tip of the Month

Did you know that you don’t have to wait for the deadline to complete your milestones? Milestones can be completed earlier if you are ready and ideally should be commenced as soon as you receive the reminder email indicating that it is due. This is particularly important if you know that your supervisor or PGC is going to be unavailable or taking leave around the time that your milestone is due or may have limited availability to attend a meeting. All of the online and other forms for milestones are on the AGRS website and your milestone deadlines are viewable through MyAdelaide. If you have a milestone coming up we strongly recommend that you make plans with our supervisors to ensure that it is completed on time.

Funded Research Internship Opportunity for eligible ABLE and HMS PhD Students

The Adelaide Graduate Research School has partnered with Royal Life Saving South Australia (SA) to create an internship for a PhD student working in public health, or disability policy and advocacy.

Royal Life Saving SA has recently opened a swimming pool in the Northeastern suburbs of Adelaide. The pool now services over 90 participants on the Autism Spectrum on a weekly basis. This internship has been established to support Royal Life Saving SA in understanding the role of water safety programs in the health and well-being of children and adolescents diagnosed with ASD and their families. The internship will involve interstate travel. Learn more about this internship here.

Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities

The Adelaide Graduate Research School 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.

CaRST points on offer for new HDR copyright course

The University Library has developed a new CaRST-accredited course covering all things copyright for higher-degree-by-research students. Considering copyright in the planning stage of a research project avoids having to address later hurdles when submitting a thesis or when looking into publishing options.

The course covers copyright principles, using materials for research and study, processing copyright clearances and assessing publishing agreements, among other aspects. Completion accrues two CaRST points.

HDR students can enrol here: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/enroll/A3P3TX

New IT Systems and Tools page

The AGRS web site has a new IT systems and Tools web page under the Current Students menu. To assist you in quickly locating information about the commonly used HDR and University systems, you can now visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduate-research/current-students/it-systems-and-tools for a consolidated list. For each system, an overview is provided together the login link and contact information should you require further support.

University Library

Getting started with the Library - support for HDR students

Are you a new HDR student and would like to better understand how the Library can assist you throughout your research? A good starting point is the Library Essentials for Higher Degree by Research students available online as a MyUni course. Enrolling in this self-paced course provides an overview of the resources, services and training activities the Library has to offer. Completion of the course will earn you 1 CaRST point.

Adelaide Graduate Research School 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.