18 July 2023

AGRS e-News

Director's Message

Early July has brought very exciting news; the Councils of The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia decided to support the State Government in the creation of a combined new university for South Australia called Adelaide University, to be launched in January 2026. I would like to give you the assurance that there are no immediate changes to your current study or research arrangements, not to your CoEs or visas, scholarships or student fees (if applicable). While we are waiting for the required legal

and regulatory approvals, including the passing of state legislation, we will start detailed transition planning and implementation and keep you updated along the way. Some information is already available:

- If you complete your degree after the opening of the new university, you may elect to take your award with the name and logo of your originating institution displayed (The University of Adelaide), or an award from the new Adelaide University – it is your choice. Secondly, if you are graduating in 2023, 2024 or 2025, graduation ceremonies will be held at Bonython Hall. If you are graduating in 2026 and beyond, graduation venues will be decided by the new Adelaide University Council.

- During the transition, we don’t expect any changes to your study/research locations or online platforms and all student services continue to operate as they do now. This means that our team from the Adelaide Graduate Research School will be here for you for any questions you may have. In addition, I recommend you check the regularly updated merger FAQs which can be found here.

Best Wishes

Doreen

Dr Doreen Krumbiegel, PhD MBA

Director | Adelaide Graduate Research School

Tip of the Month

When must I use iThenticate?

iThenticate is a tool used by researchers to check the originality of their work and assist with the prevention of plagiarism.

Whilst use of iThenticate is only mandated prior to thesis submission, you are strongly encouraged to check the originality of your written work including literature reviews, research proposals and draft publications throughout your research journey. In doing so, you will learn more about the way you write and be able to apply any lessons learned in your future academic practice.

For further information on how to access and use iThenticate including a short video and FAQs, please see here: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduate-research/current-students/ithenticate.

3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Faculty's Final

Come along and be part of an exciting showcase of incredible research at the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Faculty Final Competitions! Join us to support our talented 3MT competitors as they take the stage to talk about their innovative research projects in just three minutes. Don’t miss this opportunity to cast your vote to determine the People’s Choice Winner of your faculty.

Faculty of SET 07 August 2023; 12.00pm – 2.00pm, Ingkarni Wardli Conference Room - Level 7, Register here.

Faculty of ABLE 07 August 2023, 4.00pm – 6.00pm, Barr Smith South 3029, Flentjie Theatre, Register here.

Faculty of HMS, 10 August 2023, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Barr Smith South 3029, Flentjie Theatre, Register here.

AGRS Travel Grants

Grad School is offering Travel Grants again! The second round for 2023 will open on the 27^th June and close 23^rd July for travel from early August 2023. Once open, applications can be submitted via the Career’s Hub page https://scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships/postgraduate-research/all-faculties/adelaide-graduate-research-school-travel-grants. Please read carefully the eligibility criteria and requirements of documents to be provided. With the limited budget available, you are also highly encouraged to apply for other travel grant opportunities dependent on your research area or travel destination.

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.

The National Tertiary Education Union is offering two scholarships

The Carolyn Allport Scholarship is available for any HDR undertaking feminist studies in any discipline, awarding $5000p/a up to 3 years. This scholarship has been created in recognition of Dr Carolyn Allport’s contribution to the leadership and development of the Union in her 16 years as National President.

The Joan Hardy Scholarship is available for any HDR undertaking a study of nurses, nursing culture or practices, or historical aspects of nursing as a lay or professional practice. A sum of $5000 will be paid in two instalments; half on the awarding of the Scholarship and the remainder on evidence of submission of the thesis. This scholarship recognises the contribution that the late Joan Hardy made to higher education and higher education unionism in over 30 years of activism.

The application deadline is 25 August 2023.

Falling Walls Lab Adelaide, 23.08.23

Global Engagement are holding a Falling Walls Lab here on campus, the first time this competition will be run in South Australia.

Falling Walls Lab is an international forum for the next generation of early-career innovators, trailblazers, creators, and visionaries. Participants are given the opportunity to participate in a pitch competition and present their research, business model, or initiative to peers, a high-calibre jury, and the general public.

When: Wednesday 23 August 2023
Where: University of Adelaide’s North Terrace Campus: Inkarni Wardli Level 7 Conference Room.
Check your eligibility and submit your applications: Falling Walls Lab Adelaide (falling-walls.com)
The application deadline: 23 July 2023
More information on open calls for other labs can be found here.

The winners' heat will compete in the National Finale in Canberra (organised by the Australian Academy of Science) on 18 September 2023 to determine who will represent Australia at the Global Finale in Berlin on 7 November 2023 and win tickets to the Falling Walls Conference.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (globalengagement@adelaide.edu.au) or the Falling Walls Lab team in Berlin (lab@falling-walls.com).

Fantastic Research Internship Opportunities for PhD Students

The AGRS and Borderline Personality Disorder Collaborative (BPD Co) have partnered to create a research internship opportunity to enable a PhD student undertaking research in the field of psychology and mental health to support BPD Co’s multidisciplinary team in various evaluation activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to liaise with a range of health professionals, services and consumer groups, and to see research in practice. If interested, use the webpage here to submit your application.

BHP Nickel West is also seeking PhD students interested in green energy, battery electric vehicles, sustainable mining or similar, to undertake two research internships. Learn more about these opportunities here.

Lunar Outpost Oceania is providing 3 remote internship opportunities to undertake research projects related to Terrain and Dynamics Model for a Lunar Rover, Single Event Effects and Camera Research. More information is available here.

National Industry PhD Program

The Adelaide Graduate Research School warmly congratulates Dr Erin Brazel, PhD candidate Carla Gallasch and GPN Vaccines on their recent funding success in the Australian Government's National Industry PhD Program. This program is aimed at promoting PhD research that will have a tangible benefit to communities and organisations outside of academia. The funding secured by the team will support Carla's research into a new vaccine to prevent ear infections in children and lung infections in adults.

Round 2 of the National Industry PhD Program is now open for applications. For more information about the initiative please visit the University's Program Page, or contact HDR Industry Enquiries.

2023 Florey Postgraduate Research Conference

Don’t miss out on the chance to discover the extraordinary variety of research undertaken by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences’ Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates at the annual Florey Postgraduate Research Conference.

Registration is essential and places are limited. Registrations close Friday 21 July 2023 (subject to availability):

HDR students (not presenting) wishing to attend can register here.
HDR Supervisors wishing to attend can register here.

Date: Wednesday 2 August 2023

Time: 9.20am - 12.40pm (check-in/registration opens at 9.15am)

Location: Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace

Encryption for University-managed devices

As part of our ongoing commitment to increase cyber security across the University, starting 31 July 2023, disk encryption will be progressively deployed to staff Standard Operating Environment (SOE) computers. We expect this change to have no impact on how you use your computers or access your data. More information.

University Library

Expanded title list for Elsevier Read and Publish agreement

This year University of Adelaide researchers – including HDR students - have access to Read and Publish agreements with 15 publishers, including Elsevier. The Library is pleased to share that Elsevier have expanded the list of journals included in their agreement, from 235 titles to 1,649 titles, effective as of 15 June. You can read more about our Read and Publish agreements and access the updated list of Elsevier titles from the Library’s Read and Publish webpages.

This update offers researchers further opportunities to publish their work as Open Access without paying Article Processing Charges themselves.

If you have any questions about Read and Publish agreements, or Open Access publishing in general, please get in touch at liaisonlibs@adelaide.edu.au

Student Health and Wellbeing

Health Week Grants

Open from 30 June to 11 July: Student Health and Wellbeing are offering grants of up to $300 to support events or initiatives during Health Week. Application close 11 July. Apply here! https://forms.office.com/r/2bduC2uPUv

Mental Health Awareness Month Grants

Open from 4 August June to 1 September: Student Health and Wellbeing are offering grants of up to $500 to support events or initiatives during Health Week. Application close 1 September. Apply here! https://forms.office.com/r/V9BdM8RAMk

Mate Training

Free three hour workshop for current students. This is an education and intervention program teaching us all to be leaders in the prevention of sexual violence and harassment. The program is designed to teach students how to recognize sexual violence in its various forms and have the confidence to speak out and offer help. Ultimately, we seek to inspire leadership by empowering participants with the tools to feel confident in addressing harmful and abusive behaviour. This training can be counted towards the Adelaide Graduate Award. Register here! Mate Bystandar training Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Recognise and Respond Training

This training is run by the University's specialist sexual violence counsellor, Jo McNamara. Jo will provide a brief overview of best practice responses to disclosures of sexual violence, as well as reporting and support options for student victims/survivors. This includes resources and avenues available at the University. This training can be counted towards the Adelaide Graduate Award. Register here! "Brief" Recognise & Respond (to SASH) Student Course Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

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.