19 November 2025

AGRS e-News

Message from the Co-lead, Graduate Researcher Transition Project Manager

Dear All,

We are getting closer to day one of Adelaide University and there has been a lot of activity in the student transition space.

Transfer to Adelaide University

As contemplated in the August co-Vice Chancellor email, the Proclamation about the transfer of program enrolments to Adelaide University has now been made by the Governor of South Australia. This means that if you are a Graduate Research Student, your transfer to Adelaide University will formally occur on 1 January 2026, unless before that date you have completed all of the requirements of your program or you have submitted a thesis for examination that remains under examination as of 1 January 2026.

If you have submitted a thesis in 2025 that is still under examination as of 1 January 2026 and subsequently complete all requirements of your program prior to 24 March 2026, you will not transfer to Adelaide University and will instead be conferred from your foundation university. We strongly encourage anyone who has submitted their thesis before the end of 2025 and who wishes to be conferred from their foundation university to complete all outstanding requirements by 15 March. If the thesis you submitted in 2025 is still under examination or you have otherwise not met all your program requirements prior to 24 March 2026, you will automatically transfer to Adelaide University on that date.

Upcoming Q&A session

We will be hosting a one-hour Q&A session for Graduate Research Students in early December to answer your questions about transitioning to AU. If you'd like to submit a question ahead of time, please use this link, or you can ask a question during the session. More information on the date of the session will follow soon.

Important emails

As always please check your email regularly for updates regarding the transition to Adelaide University. Important emails to be aware of are:

On Monday, 10 November an email was sent to everyone that receives a scholarship paid by the University of Adelaide. The email requested that you log into the new MyAdelaide and provide your bank details – link provided in email. If you receive a scholarship and have not actioned this, please do by 1 December 2025 to ensure you receive scholarship payments in 2026
Study plans and Transition Summaries were sent to all Graduate Research Students on Thursday, 13 November. No action was required from this email but it is important you are aware of the program and school you will be transitioning to at Adelaide University.
International Students will be receiving Adelaide University CoEs by email over the next couple of weeks.

Adelaide University ID Cards

From 17 November to 19 December 2025, and from 5 January 2026, onwards you will be able to collect your new Adelaide University ID Card onsite at all campuses. You will need your card to access printing and library services, buildings, and concessions in 2026.

For the following locations, you can book a time slot online to pick up your card:

Adelaide City Campus (East) - The Hub, Mezzanine or Playford 3-50
Adelaide City Campus (West) - Level 2, Jeffery Smart Builidng
Magill - Building B, 1-52
Mawson Lakes - Building C, 1-37

If you are located at Waite or Roseworthy campus, your collection window will be confirmed later this month.

The process should take about 5 minutes, and you will need your previous student ID card or a valid form of photo identification to pick up your AU ID card.

Career and Research Skills Training

CaRST Online will be shut down from 30th November 2025 to allow for your training records to be migrated into the new Graduate Research & Innovation Training (GRIT) platform, available in January 2026. All of your completed, approved development hours will count towards GRIT.

If you've completed development activities to self-record for CaRST, please ensure these are recorded in CaRST Online prior to the 30th November, or hold onto the training records and submit into the new GRIT platform in January.

You may also choose to download a copy of your training record (and CaRST completion certificate if you've already met CaRST requirements) for your own records.

Milestone completion and forms

In previous emails we advised that all forms needed to be submitted to the AGRS by 15 November. Thank you everyone who has done this. They will be processed ASAP. Additionally, if you have to complete a CCSP or Major Review new forms should no longer be commenced but forms that have been started should be completed ASAP to allow for data migration. All students with these reviews due but not started in 2025 will have their due dates extended shortly and will need to complete the Adelaide University Initial or Confirmation of Candidature review. More information about Adelaide University progress reviews will be available shortly.

University of Adelaide Conferral and Graduation

If you have submitted your thesis and are hoping to have your degree conferred in the December or January conferrals please ensure that you apply for conferral in MyAdelaide. The January 2026 conferral is the last conferral for eligibility to attend the final University of Adelaide graduations in March 2026. More information is available on the Conferral Deadlines page.

Membership of Adelaide University Student Association

As an Adelaide University student, you will automatically be a member of the Adelaide University Student Association [view constitution], which provides you access to all their services. If you would like to opt-out, please email ausa@adelaide.edu.au.

Kind regards,

Diana Reed

Co-lead, Graduate Researcher Transition Project Manager, Candidature and Examinations

Adelaide Graduate Research School

Division of Research and Innovation

Celebrating Students' Success

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

Aaron Baseley – School of Humanities
Clare Charlesworth – School of Humanities
Simon Eddy – School of Humanities
Joshua Hodgson – Adelaide Medical School
Yiran Jiao – School of Chemical Engineering
Amanda Lim – Adelaide Medical School
Sheelah Mills – Adelaide Medical School
Joshua Tomlin – School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

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.

Apply for the NEW Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship today.

Ready to lead across the region?

Introducing the new Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship, a world-class, 9-month leadership experience designed to take Asia-engaged students to the next level, with immersive residentials in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in any discipline who have already completed a learning abroad program in the Asia-Pacific, successful applicants will gain the skills, confidence, and connections to make a real impact —whether in business, government, academia, or the community — opening doors to global trade, technology, innovation and leadership.

Want to know more? Australia-Asia Fellowship

Register for the online information session on 25 November at 4.30pm (AEDT) here: Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2026 Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Applications close Tuesday 9 December 2025.

Playford Trust PhD Scholarships

This year the Playford Trust will offer four (4) PhD scholarships for students planning to carry out research in its priority areas. Two (2) scholarships will be offered by the Playford Trust, one (1) by the family of Donald Laidlaw AO and one (1) by the Lang Family Foundation.

The scholarships are intended to supplement an existing Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship (RTPS) or similar institutional PhD stipend scholarship.

Students must be undertaking their research with Adelaide University or Flinders University in the following priority areas for the Trust:

Advanced manufacturing and new technologies
Water, energy and climate change
Agriculture, aquaculture and food production
Space and defense technologies
Resources, energy and sustainability
Health sciences and enabling technologies.

The scholarships are valued at $26,250 and are paid at the rate of $7,500 per annum for three-and-a-half years.

Students must be commencing their PhD in the year the scholarship is awarded or have commenced their PhD no earlier than August of the preceding year. Further information on selection criteria can be found here https://playfordtrust.com.au/project/playford-trust-phd-scholarships/

Applications close Friday 16 January 2026. Apply here https://playfordtrust.com.au/scholarships-and-awards/

Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA) & Department of Human Services (DHS) PhD Excellence Award 2026

Here’s an exciting top-up scholarship opportunity for graduate research candidates in the areas of Healthy Development.

Funded by Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA) & Department of Human Services (DHS), this scholarship provides a top-up scholarship of $7,500 p.a. for up to 3 years and up to $5,000 in travel support to attend conferences.

Applications are open until Thursday 22^nd January 2026.

For further information, see https://health.adelaide.edu.au/healthy-development-adelaide/news/list/2025/11/13/hda-department-of-human-services-phd-excellence-award-2026-now-open.

Stay Tuned! Lumley Top-Up Scholarships open in December

The Kathleen Lumley Foundation is a perpetual foundation that seeks to advance cross-disciplinary study on issues that contribute to the creation of social, cultural, economic, and environmental prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Foundation has generously established a 3.5-year PhD top-up scholarship for graduate researchers valued at $18,000 per annum. The Foundation is seeking to support individuals from any discipline undertaking research on a topic that aligns with three or four of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Candidates from all disciplines commencing at Adelaide University in 2026 are eligible to apply for the “Lumley Top-Up Scholarships” Program.

More information about this exciting opportunity will be available on AU’s scholarships website in December. Monitor this page for updates and details of how to apply: https://adelaideuni.edu.au/study/scholarships/

2025 HDR Celebration Event – Don’t forget to register!

Join us on Thursday 27 November, from 4pm – 6pm on the Maths Lawns for an afternoon of fun, food, and festivities.

Come along and enjoy:

BBQ
Drinks (non-alcoholic)
A fairy floss station
Classic yard games
360 Photo booth

This is a chance to relax, connect with fellow HDR students, and celebrate everything you’ve achieved this year.

👉 Please register here by Wednesday 19 November: https://events.humanitix.com/hdr-celebration-event-2025

We can’t wait to see you there!

University Library

Publishing directly to Figshare from LabArchives: getting data and digital outputs online

Did you know that you can publish your data or other work from the University's LabArchives electronic notebook tool online directly by integration with Figshare? LabArchives is the University's secure, cloud-based electronic notebook and collaboration tool. Figshare gets your digital outputs online with a DOI and an easy-to-follow metadata template, improving discoverability and citation of your work.

These two systems are now integrated so notebooks, datasets, figures or other work that you've created individually or collaboratively in LabArchives can be pushed directly to Figshare for publication. Visit the University Library's new 'Publish content created in LabArchives using Figshare' self-help guide on the LabArchives support page to learn how.

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.