17 July 2025

AGRS e-News

Message from the Director

This year, we are launching the Annual Review of Progress one month earlier than usual as we are preparing for the transition to Adelaide University. This means that the Annual Review also closes one month early and must be completed by the 30 September. As you know, the Annual Review is an essential milestone in your research degree journey, assessing both the quality and quantity of work that you have completed so far, ensuring that you are on track for timely thesis submission. It also helps uncover any

issues that may be impeding your progress, so that these can be addressed promptly, and it is an opportunity together with your supervisory panel to set clear, achievable goals for the next project stage and to plan your ongoing skills development. You can find more details, key requirements and FAQs on our website. We will also be holding a special Annual Review Webinar on the 29 July.

Regards,

Dr Doreen Krumbiegel, PhD MBA

Director | Adelaide Graduate Research School

Adelaide Graduate Research School

Division of Research and Innovation

Tip of the Month

With the upcoming transition to Adelaide University we recommend that students sit down with their supervisors and and carefully plan for the rest of 2025 and early 2026. Think about the tasks and resources you will need and update your Gantt Chart. Ensure you are up to date with your milestones and consider completing them early where possible. Information about transition to Adelaide University will feature in this newsletter as it becomes available.

Celebrating Students' Success

Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Research Excellence - June 2025

We are delighted to announce the exceptional achievements of the students who have been honoured with the Dean's Commendation for Research Excellence for the month of June 2025. These individuals have demonstrated exemplary dedication, innovation, and scholarly excellence in their respective fields of study.

Congratulations to these exceptional students, whose achievements not only reflect their dedication to academic excellence but also their remarkable contributions to research. We look forward to witnessing the continued success and impact of these scholars in their respective fields.

Jiahao Liu – School of Chemical Engineering
Samantha March – School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
Jiawei Ye – School of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Min Zheng – School of Chemical Engineering

Correction from the previous edition Holly Baldock – School of Physics Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Celebrating Culture and Creativity: Indigenous Art Therapy Workshop

On 8 July, we were thrilled to welcome HDR students to a truly special event — the Indigenous Art Therapy Workshop, supported by Student Wellbeing and delivered by the team at Marra Dreaming.

Huge thanks to all our incredible HDR students who joined us for a morning of storytelling, creativity, and cultural connection.

Together, we celebrated Aboriginal culture through:

Basket weaving using traditional methods
Dot painting keepsakes to take home
Exploration of Aboriginal cultural artefacts
Contributing to a collaborative canvas – soon to be proudly displayed in the AGRS office

It was a beautiful and reflective session that brought students together in the spirit of respect, learning, and shared experience.

Stay tuned for more wellbeing-focused workshops and cultural events coming soon.

The 2025 online Annual Review of Progress is now live!

The 2025 Annual Review is due by no later than 30 September 2025. We ask that you check your candidature record in MyAdelaide to see whether you are required to complete this milestone.

To inspire timely completion of the Annual Review, the Adelaide Graduate Research School (AGRS) is offering prizes from Just Bliss Chocolates: https://www.justbliss.com.au/ for the 1st, 50th, 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th and 500th annual reviews completed and submitted to the AGRS. An additional 3 students, randomly selected from amongst those completing their reviews prior to 30 September 2025, will also receive prizes.

Comprehensive information about the Annual Review can be found on the Adelaide Graduate Research School website, including our frequently asked questions.

HREC Delays and Changes to Submission Deadlines

The University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is currently receiving a high volume of applications. In the event that the HREC are over-capacity for a meeting, applications may need to be deferred to the following meeting or be referred to an external HREC. To help manage this demand, submission deadlines have been moved forward by one business day. Researchers are encouraged to submit early to avoid delays and ensure their application is considered at their preferred meeting. Please check the website for updated deadlines and submission guidance.

AGRS Travel Grants

The Adelaide Graduate Research School is offering Travel Grants again! The second round for 2025 is now open for submissions and will close on the 3rd of August for HDR students travelling from early August in 2025.

Please carefully read the eligibility criteria and travel grant rules available on the Find a Scholarship page before applying. With the limited budget available, you are also highly encouraged to apply for other travel grant opportunities to fund your travel. Applications can be submitted via the Career’s Hub website.

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.

There are multiple scholarships available for application. For more information, please see below:

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

William T Southcott Major Scholarship In Nuclear Medicine Research

The John Barker Research Scholarship in Medicine

The Van Hattum Supplementary Scholarship in Cystic Fibrosis Research

The Van Hattum Supplementary Scholarship in Stem Cell Research

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Jan Lee Research Grant in Latin

EMBL Australia PhD Course

Now in its 10th year, the EMBL Australia PhD Course is a national initiative that equips Australia’s most promising PhD students (1st and 2nd year, live sciences) with a strong foundation in the cross-disciplinary science, practical research skills and scientific communication. This year the course will focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as they apply across technologies and disciplines, embedded throughout all sessions. With over 60 students selected via a competitive, merit-based process, this program ensures the highest calibre of participation, collaboration and future impact. Applications close on 27 July 2025.

HDR International Student Welcome Session

Students are invited to join Adelaide Graduate Research School (AGRS) and International Student Support (ISS) to:

Find out important information on managing your candidature, leave conditions, support services, scholarships and more

Hear from current HDR students about their experiences

Network and make connections with other new HDR students

Date: Thursday the 24^th of July, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ACST

Location: Hughes 323

Registration link: https://events.humanitix.com/higher-degree-research-hdr-international-student-welcome-24-july-2025

Light refreshments provided. All international students who have commenced in the past three months are invited to attend

2025 Three Minute Thesis Faculty Finals

Discover the essence of groundbreaking research in just three minutes at the 3MT Faculty Finals! This event challenges our talented research students to present complex ideas in a clear, engaging, and concise manner to a general audience. It’s not just a test of their academic rigor, but also their ability to communicate effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to cast your in-person vote to determine the People’s Choice Winner of the faculty and celebrate the finalists going forward to the University 3MT competition as they receive their awards.

Refreshments will be provided, and places are limited, so secure your spot NOW!

Date Faculty Final Time Location

31 July ABLE 4.30pm-6.30pm Flentje Lecture Theatre
Register here: ABLE Finals

1 August SET 2pm – 4pm Napier Theatre G03
Register here: SET Finals

7 August HMS 2pm-4pm AHMS Building - GO30 Lecture Theatre
Register here: HMS Finals

More information about 3MT is also available at the University of Adelaide 3MT website

Thinking About Postgraduate Study? Don’t Miss the Graduate Research Information Night (GRIN)!

Do you know someone who’s considering a research degree? Whether it’s a friend, colleague, or family member—if they’re curious about life as a postgraduate researcher, GRIN 2025 is the perfect place to start.

The Graduate Research Information Night (GRIN) is an Adelaide University event, showcasing a wide range of Postgraduate opportunities.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Adelaide Convention Centre

Register and learn more here.

At GRIN, attendees will:

Explore available research projects across Adelaide University.
Meet researchers, current HDR students, and support staff.
Learn about scholarships, pathways, and the application process.
Gain insights into postgraduate life in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The event is free to attend and open to anyone interested in pursuing a Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Master of Research (MRes), or PhD.

Please forward this to anyone who may be interested — this is a great opportunity to discover where a research degree could lead!

Falling Walls Lab Adelaide 2025

Got a groundbreaking idea or research project? Pitch it in just three minutes at Falling Walls Lab Adelaide 2025! This global competition celebrates innovative thinking across all fields — from science and medicine to the arts, business, social sciences and beyond.

Hosted by the University of Adelaide on 30 July, the top two winners will receive flights to Canberra for the Falling Walls Lab Australia Finale on 1 September. The national winner heads to Berlin for the Global Finale during the Falling Walls Science Summit on 6 November.

Join the world’s top 100 emerging talents, compete for the Breakthrough of the Year title, and share your idea on a global stage.

For more information and to apply visit the here.

Shut Up & Write

These sessions offer a valuable space to concentrate on your writing and share your journey with fellow students. Take this opportunity to move closer to completing your thesis.

What can you expect?

Dedicated, focused writing time
Morning tea
An opportunity to set personal goals and track your progress alongside peers

21 July: https://events.humanitix.com/shut-up-and-write-session-monday-21-july-face-to-face

You can find the dates for other sessions throughout the year here. Keep an eye on the website for updates!

‘Connection Through Culture’ – HDR Student Event Series

Please save the date for upcoming social & wellbeing events for HDR students across all Faculties, organised by the HDR Experience Team at the AGRS.

1. International Potluck & Team Games – 14^th October (12-2pm)
Come along for a fun afternoon of food, culture, and connection! Bring a dish from your culture to share at the International Potluck Lunch, then team up for light-hearted team games with wellbeing-themes prizes up for grabs. All HDR students welcome!

https://events.humanitix.com/hdr-connection-through-culture-international-potluck-and-team-games

University Library

Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) 2025 – Submissions Open

The 2025 Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition is in its final month so it's not too late to enter your submission!

If you’re a currently-enrolled graduate research student who wants to be in the running to win prizes (first place is $1000!) by presenting your research in a 60-second audio-visual display, head to the VYT website for all the competition details.

Entries close on Sunday 20 July 2025, 11:59pm. Submit your entry via the webform found on the VYT website.

Any queries should be directed to visualthesis@adelaide.edu.au

Library workshops for researchers

22 July, 11am: Understanding predatory publishing. Learn to assess a journal or conference to identify whether it is legitimate or predatory. Register here.
31 July, 11am: Introduction to LabArchives electronic research notebook. For new/current users seeking a refresher on creating and managing notebooks. Register here.
7 August, 11am: Open access publishing. Covers the UoA Open Access (OA) Policy, OA types, publishing options, licencing & copyright. Register here.

12 August, 11am: Publishing open access via Read & Publish. Learn the benefits of publishing open access, what agreements we have, and the workflow for utilising them. Register here.

All workshops are via Zoom. HDR students can claim CaRST points for attendance. For queries contact the Liaison Librarians.

Upcoming training: Getting Started with the Nectar Research Cloud

Thursday 31 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm ACST, online. Register.

ARDC’s Nectar Research Cloud provides fast, interactive, self-service access to large-scale computing infrastructure, software and data. With a new node based at University of Adelaide, this platform for collaboration gives researchers access to a variety of cloud computing environments, allowing you to customise your infrastructure to the requirements of your project. Australian researchers can access a free six month trial, and certain projects may have ongoing access.

This online, live training session provides hands on experience navigating the Nectar dashboard, setting up and launching a cloud computer, and connecting to a cloud computer using the command line. No knowledge or experience required.

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.