22 February 2022

AGC e-News

Director's Message

Welcome to all new students who have enrolled over the last couple of weeks! It is exciting to see so many domestic and international students pursuing a Higher Degree by Research at The University of Adelaide. You may have noticed that the campus is getting very busy, with all buildings open and Orientation Week taking place this week. Even though the majority of events are aimed towards undergraduate students, there are great opportunities for HDRs to connect, get to know the University or just have fun. Please check out the website for more information.

The Graduate Centre team is also back on campus and our front reception desk is open Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm. For the newbies, you can find us on Level 10 in the Schulz Building. Of course, you can direct your enquiries to us by email graduate.centre@adelaide.edu.au or phone +61 8 8313 5882 as well.

As you may be aware, the 28^th of March is the implementation day of the University’s Organisational Sustainability Program (OSP) which represents the University’s response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have delayed the update of the Research Student Handbook until the changes to the University due to OSP have been made. Please refer to the current Handbook until the 2022 Research Student Handbook is released in April/May, and watch out for further communication from the Graduate Centre over the next couple of weeks so you don’t miss any important information related to OSP.

The 28^th of March will also mark a big day for the Adelaide Graduate Centre (AGC). I am very excited to announce that the AGC will be renamed the Adelaide Graduate Research School (AGRS) to recognise and reflect the holistic nature of the AGC’s services which include HDR candidate whole-of-life-cycle management, supervisor development, Career Research Skills Training (CaRST), research internship opportunities, and HDR student support. Stay tuned for more information.

Until then, enjoy the festive activities and events around the campus and the city.

Doreen

Doreen Krumbiegel
Director, Adelaide Graduate Centre

Tip of the Month

Please sign-in wherever you find a QR Code in front of our buildings to allow SA Health to track major COVID-19 outbreaks. In case you are unfortunate to test positive for COVID-19, please inform your supervisor and send a note to hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

A Unique Student Identifier [USI] is a reference number that creates an online record of your qualifications attained in Australia. All students need a USI to receive a qualification upon successful completion from 2023.

To create your USI, please visit the Australian Government’s website. The personal details you provide here must be exactly the same as those on record at the University of Adelaide. Once created, log into Access Adelaide and enter your USI in the Statistical Section page, under the ‘Students’ menu. Please contact Ask Adelaide if you require assistance.

For international and offshore students, further information is available here; offshore international students are not required to provide a USI.

New Model for APR Intern Program Delivery in 2022

Following the completion of the initial Government grant period, APR.Intern has undergone an extensive review to establish a financially sustainable model going forward.

As of 1 January 2022, AMSI Member universities will derive an internship benefit including unlimited free mathematical sciences internships and a number of free non-mathematical sciences internships based on the university's level of AMSI membership. When a university has exhausted its non-mathematical sciences internship allocation, a $3,000 fee per internship will be levied.

As a full AMSI member, the University of Adelaide is entitled to 5 free internships outside of the Mathematical Sciences each year.

There are some additional changes to APR Intern this year:

During the Government grant period, funds were available to make a one-off $5,500 research account payment to Academic Mentors for their supervision of an internship. Feedback has shown this has not been an important factor in the Academic's participation and will be updated to a $1,000 honorarium as of 2022.
Following the recent pilot accepting Masters by Research students for certain internships and removing international student participation caps, these changes will continue in 2022.
The industry cost of engaging an intern will remain the same in 2022, with a growing number of program partnerships continuing to offer eligible businesses in Defence, Food & Agribusiness, Manufacturing and MedTech an internship subsidy. More information here.

Further information about APR Internship opportunities is available here.

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.

Australian Association of Gerontology Research Trust

The AAG Research Trust has opened two research funding programs that aim to improve the experience of ageing through innovation in policy and practice.

Strategic Innovation Program: up to 3 x $30,000 awards, including the potential for one grant with a substantive dementia focus as part of a partnership between the AAG Research Trust and Dementia Australia Research Foundation (DARF). Further information.

RM Gibson Program: up to 5 x $7,000 awards, including the potential for one grant with a substantive dementia focus (DARF partnership). Further information.

Focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led research: a new dedicated grant of up to $7,000 for research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities supported by the RM Gibson Program. Further information.

A recording of the 2021 webinar on the RM Gibson and Strategic Innovation Program can be viewed here.

Applications close 15 March 2022. Any enquiries can be referred to the AAG Research Trust on 03 8506 0575 or enquiries@aag.asn.au.

SRC Postgraduate Officer Student Survey

The University of Adelaide Student Representative Council (SRC) postgraduate representatives for 2022 have commenced their terms in office and have developed the survey below to consult with postgraduate students and what matters to them.

Please take around ten minutes to complete this important survey to help your student representatives gain an understanding of your most important issues and suggestions to improve your study and time at university. The survey is available here.

If you have any issues that impact you as a postgraduate student that you wish the SRC to address, please contact the postgraduate officers for assistance:

Jack Crawford, a PhD candidate in History, is the SRC Postgraduate Officer for research students.

Edward Satchell, completing a Masters of Law, is the SRC Postgraduate Officer for coursework students.

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 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.