20 May 2025

AGRS e-News

Message from the Director

University competition going on to represent the University of Adelaide in the 2025 Asia-Pacific 3MT Final. Key dates and links are below.

Best Wishes,

Director | Adelaide Graduate Research School

Division of Research and Innovation

Tip of the Month: Help us help you!

When sending emails to the AGRS or lodging a form or thesis, please include your Student ID (minus the ‘a’) and the name of your School or Discipline. 

Many of our staff respond to enquiries in specific Schools and when we know who you are and which School you’re from, it is easy to direct your enquiry appropriately and to locate your details in our systems. There is no need to type out your details every time, simply create a signature file that contains all your contact information.  ITDS have produced a step-by-step guide on how to do this and here is a suggested format you can copy:

Prefix, First Name, Family Name
PhD/MPhil Candidate
Student ID: 123456
School/Discipline of X
The University of Adelaide, AUSTRALIA 5005
Ph    : +61 8 8313 XXXX
e-mail: firstname.familyname@adelaide.edu.au

Celebrating Students' Success

Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Research Excellence - April 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 April 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.

• Javad Anjom Shoae – Adelaide Medical School

• Matthew Drown – School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

• Sandra Jenkner – Adelaide Medical School

• Chun-Chuan Kao – School of Chemical Engineering

• Yanlin Liu -  Adelaide Business School

• Haripriya Sridharan – School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition

Think you can explain your research in just three minutes with one PowerPoint slide? Now’s your chance!

Register for the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition to build confidence, showcase your research, and engage a broader audience. The competition includes in-person faculty heats, faculty finals, and the university final. Winners from each stage will advance to the next, with the University Final winner representing the University of Adelaide at the virtual 3MT Asia-Pacific Final.

Key Dates
• Now - Registrations open until 9 June
• 22 May - Info Session (Online | 1 CaRST credit)
• 3 June - Training Workshop with Hugh Kearns (Online I 2.5 CaRST credits)

Visit the 3MT website to learn more and book now!

‘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. Indigenous Art Therapy Workshop with Marra Dreaming – 8 July (10am–12pm)
Join us for a calming and creative art therapy session led by a local Indigenous artist. This guided workshop supports student wellbeing through cultural connection, creative expression, and social interaction. No art experience needed—just come ready to reflect, relax, and connect!

https://events.humanitix.com/connection-through-culture-indigenous-art-therapy-workshop-with-marra-dreaming

2. 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

CCSP Review information session 2025 Q&A for Students – 29th of May

The AGRS invites you to join a Q&A session on how to complete the CCSP Review as a Student. There will be an opportunity for you to ask general questions about the process and how to complete the form. The Core Component of the Structured Program (CCSP) is the first progress milestone you will complete following candidature commencement; it is due by no later than six months, or half-time equivalent, candidature consumed. Thursday 29th of May from 2.30pm - 3.30pm, Zoom Online, Register here

Fulbright Scholarships Information Session – South Australia

Thursday 5 June, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 PM ACST

The Fulbright Program empowers Australian citizens to pursue transformative study and research experiences in the United States. With a 75-year legacy of academic and cultural exchange, Fulbright fosters bilateral collaboration, knowledge transfer, and diplomacy.

This information session explores the diverse Fulbright Scholarship opportunities available for Australian citizens in 2026/27. Whether you're seeking funding for a master’s degree, PhD research, postdoctoral fellowship, or short-term research program, Fulbright provides the support to advance your career at any U.S. institution and in any field.

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cGY8ipNbT3Sx0W68JvhSAg

To find out more about the Fulbright Program, visit www.fulbright.org.au

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.

2025 Endowment Funded Travel Scholarship Round 2

Are you presenting at a conference in Semester 2, 2025?

The 2025 Endowment Funded Travel Scholarship Round 2 is now open for applications. A range of scholarships are available to support HDR students with research-related travel costs.

The following scholarships are on offer:

• Constantinos Moraitis Research Travel Scholarship in Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History
• Frank Perry Research Travel Scholarship in Engineering
• T.G. Wilson Research Travel Scholarship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Further information, can be found at https://scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships/postgraduate-research/all-faculties/endowment-funded-travel-scholarship-round.

Applications are open 1^st June - 30^th June 2025.

Possingham Research Supplementary Scholarship in Environmental Sustainability

Are you currently undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Adelaide and is your research project related to environmental sustainability?

Don’t miss out on this opportunity…….

Thanks to a generous donation by the Possingham family, this scholarship provides $12,000 per annum / $36,000 in total. This award is for Doctor of Philosophy students, in any discipline, who are already in receipt of a major scholarship and whose research has the potential to deliver a positive environmental outcome.

Applications are open until Monday, 9th June 2025.

For further information, visit the Adelaide Graduate Research School website.

The Raymond E Purves Research Supplementary Scholarship

Are you undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Adelaide in the field of environmental sustainability? Here’s an exciting scholarship opportunity for you…

The Raymond E Purves Foundation has established the Raymond E Purves Research Supplementary Scholarship to support a postgraduate research scholarship in environmental sustainability. This scholarship provides $12,000 per annum for up to 3 years / $36,000 total in additional support for a PhD student, in receipt of a major scholarship, whose project is in environmental sustainability.

Applications are open until Monday, 9th June 2025.

For further information, visit the Adelaide Graduate Research School website.

Cooperative Research Centre for Landscape Environments and Mineral Exploration Science Supplementary Research Scholarship in Regolith Science

Are you currently undertaking research in regolith science?  Don’t miss this opportunity…

The CRC LEME Science Supplementary Research Scholarship in Regolith Science will provide one supplementary scholarship valued at $18,000 per annum, to one full-time student undertaking research in regolith science who is already in receipt of a major scholarship.

Applications will be open from 1 June 2025 until Friday, 27 June 2025.

Please refer to the Find a Scholarship website when applications open.

Statistical Research Methods Program by CaRST

This recently updated self-paced course provides comprehensive, cross-disciplinary support for researchers who require a foundation or refresher in statistical methods. With a pre-program diagnostic tool, signposted material and a modular format, the program improves researcher confidence and motivation in contemporary statistical methods, contributing to effective research projects.

HDR students can earn 12 CaRST credits in Domain A for successfully completing this course. Enrol here.

Florey Conference

The Florey Postgraduate Research Conference is a major highlight in the faculty's calendar. This is a great opportunity for you as a student, to network with your peers, researchers, and academics from across the university. This year, the conference will feature an additional Postgraduate Careers Expo component aimed at providing advice, guidance, opportunity and support for all current students.

Date: Wednesday 20 August
Time: 9.00am - 4:40pm
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre

Participating in this event provides opportunities to:

• Win prizes
• Showcase your research
• Build your academic profile
• Take part in the interactive professional development session 
• Network with colleagues and identify potential collaborative opportunities and
• Gain invaluable advice from potential employers about career options & direction
• Gain Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) accreditation

Keen to see what to expect? Here’s a little taste of last year’s conference.

For more information and to submit an abstract, please visit the Florey Conference website.

Defence Trailblazer Publishing for Industry & Impact Masterclass

Date:                   Tuesday 24 June 2025

Time:                10:00am - 12:00pm

Location:          Writing Studio, Level 2, Barr Smith Library

This two-hour masterclass is for HDRs, academic and professional staff who would like to learn more about publishing options regarding their industry partnered research projects.

Delivered by university professional staff and industry connected academics, you will find this masterclass useful if you are seeking to:

• Gain a better understanding of university publishing processes and considerations that may affect how you publish, e.g., funding arrangements, intellectual property (IP) and patent protections
• Understand industry’s perspectives when considering publishing joint research projects 
• Learn more about non-traditional publishing options

For more information and to register visit the Defence Trailblazer website.

Disability Inclusion Training

All staff (including HDR students) are invited to register for Disability Inclusion Training, provided by external organisation JFA People Orange. Through this training, you will gain valuable tools to engage effectively and positively with people with disabilities, while challenging and addressing any biases or assumptions you may have. You will develop key skills to create an inclusive environment, ensuring that people with disabilities can fully and equally participate within the University. For more information and to register please visit: Dismantle barriers to accessibility and integrate inclusivity | Human Resources | University of Adelaide

University Library

Digital Humanities Australasia 2025, early career bursaries

The Australasian Association for Digital Humanities invites applications for 10 early career researcher bursaries of $500 each to support travel, accommodation, and/or registration costs for attending the Digital Humanities Australasia Conference in Canberra, Australia, from 2 to 5 December 2025.

The conference will explore digital cultural stewardship, data ethics and inclusive practice, and AI-enhanced Humanities research, within the theme of Digital Archipelagos. Visit the conference website to learn more. Call for papers is open until 6 June.

Applicants for early career bursaries must submit an abstract to present, can be current Masters or PhD students, or have their degree conferred within the last five years. Applications due by Friday 6^th June.

Library workshops for researchers

• 27 May, 11am: Introduction to searching for systematic reviews (HMS). Learn about the systematic review process, focusing on building search strategies and selecting databases. Register here.
• 12 June, 11am: Advanced troubleshooting & translating searches for systematic reviews (HMS). Learn tips for troubleshooting & translating your systematic search strategies. Register here. 
• 19 June, 11am: Growing your Researcher Profile. Your UofA Researcher Profile maximises your visibility as a researcher. Learn tips for an effective & useful profile. Register here.
• 23 June, 11am: Grey literature for systematic reviews. Learn tips for finding grey literature for systematic reviews via key databases & websites. Register here.

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

Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) 2025 – Submissions Open 

The 2025 Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition is open for submissions from Monday May 26^th.

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. Submit your entry via the webform found on the VYT website. 

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

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.

Adelaide Graduate Research School Website Links

• Adelaide Graduate Research School Website
• Adelaide Graduate Research School Newsletters