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22 November 2022
AGRS e-News
Director's Message
It doesn’t feel like it, but summer is almost here. If you have not done so already, please talk to your supervisor and plan for their potential holidays and the University’s Christmas closure (24th December to 2nd January). The Grad School will also close 1pm on the 23rd December and reopen 10am on the 3rd January. During that time theses can be submitted online and the team will attend to them once they return in January. If you want your thesis to be sent out to examiners before the closure, you will need to submit your thesis by 16th December the very latest.
Information Technology and Digital Services are switching off their helpdesk email address servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au and the MyUni Support via myunisupport@adelaide.edu.au on the 14th December. IT service requests will then be managed via a cloud-based portal called MyIT
I would like to remind you that the Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor Carolin Plewa, holds an informal weekly consultation hour Wednesday, 9am to 10am where you can discuss ideas you may have or talk about concerns or challenges you face. These sessions are completely confidential and can be face-to-face or virtual. Please send a prior email to dean.gradstudies@adelaide.edu.au.
Best wishes,
Doreen
Doreen Krumbiegel
Director, Adelaide Graduate Research School
Tip of the Month
With the world slowing down over the next couple of weeks, please remember that as an HDR student, you can take up to 20 working days of annual leave per year. 2022 has been another challenging year - we all need time to relax and recharge!
Please note, annual leave dates should be negotiated with your supervisor. International students intending to travel during leave must also submit an application for recreation leave to the AGRS.
iThenticate - now available to all HDR students and supervisors
The AGRS is pleased to advise that iThenticate is now available for use by all HDR students and supervisors.
iThenticate is a text matching software tool, that will compare documents you submit to an extensive database of web pages and scholarly content, and produce a similarity score and report. This assists you to review your work, check for originality and ensure you have cited non-original work appropriately. For researchers, iThenticate is recommended over Turnitin. Both systems compare submissions with internet pages, however where Turnitin also provides a comparison with a global catalogue of previously submitted student assignments, iThenticate checks submissions against scholarly works including theses and journals.
Use iThenticate to check the originality of work including literature reviews, draft publications and thesis drafts to avoid instances of plagiarism and copyright concerns and to ensure compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements around academic and research integrity.
For further information and to activate your license, visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduate-research/current-students/ithenticate
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.
Why is it important to declare a research conflict of interest?
If there is a perception of a conflict the integrity of the researcher or the practices of the University can be called into question, which could undermine trust in our research and ability to source funding. When writing grant applications and publications or having PDR discussions, it is important to be alert to matters that may constitute a conflict. To find out more see the NHMRC/ARC/UA Guide and the University’s Conflict of Interest Procedure.
Industry Opportunities
Industry-engaged PhD opportunities with the University of Adelaide and CSIRO
The Adelaide Graduate Research School is pleased to announce two exciting opportunities for SET students under the innovative CSIRO Industry PhD Program. Under this new scheme the University is recruiting two exceptional students to work on pathbreaking research projects into either environmental decontamination, or Alzheimer's disease detection. The successful candidates will receive scholarship stipends totalling approximately $45,000 p.a., and will have the opportunity to work alongside specialists in their field, including an internship placement with an industry leader.
Project summaries and eligibility criteria are available at the AGRS website, or by contacting hdrindustryenq@adelaide.edu.au.
Multiple 3-Month Funded Research Internship Opportunities for PhD Students
For students keen to see the relevance of their research in industry settings and contribute to solving real-world problems, various unique research internships are available here. The AGRS and Credit Union Foundation of Australia (Cufa) co-funded research internship opportunity will enable a PhD student undertaking research in the field of development studies to travel overseas to gain insight into how Cufa’s Cambodian Livelihoods project shaped the lives of hundreds of Cambodians. Four internship opportunities created by Data Effects will engage PhD students seeking to undertake research projects alongside leading science and engineering professionals. Internships offered by two innovative Adelaide-based SMES, Insight Via Artificial Intelligence and eSmart 21, enable on-the-job problem-solving in the fields of AI, software engineering and computer science.
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.
2023 THRF Group BHI TQEH Research Scholarships - closing 30 November 2022
With funding from The Hospital Research Foundation Group (THRF Group), the Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Research (BHI) and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) are pleased to invite applications for the THRF Group BHI TQEH Research Scholarship 2023 Round.The scholarships are offered open to research students working on health and medical research projects at TQEH precinct with BHI, TQEH-based research supervisors.
THRF Group’s funding is supporting the following research scholarship categories:
- Vacation Scholarships of up to $200/week for a maximum of eight (8) weeks
- Honours Scholarships of $5,000 for one (1) year
- Higher Degree by Research Scholarships equivalent to the Research Training Program Stipend rate for either a PhD (up to 3.5 years) or Masters (2 years).
Applications will only be accepted via the SmartyGrants platform and must be submitted by the deadline of 4:00pm (ACDT) Wednesday 30 November 2022.
Please download the documents below for additional information:
For more information, please contact carmela.sergi@sa.gov.au or the THRFG Research Office at savelives@hospitalresearch.com.au.
The Allison Milner Memorial PhD Scholarship
MATES in Construction Australia is accepting applications for the Allison Milner Memorial PhD Scholarship. This scholarship was established by MATES in Construction to honour the legacy of Associate Professor Allison Milner. Allison was a prolific researcher who championed efforts to curtail the high suicide rate among workers – predominantly men – in blue collar industries. This scholarship is to support a full-time PhD student who is enrolling, or currently undertaking research in suicide prevention initiatives in male dominated, blue collar industries within Australia. Preference is given to proposals incorporating construction, mining, energy, or manufacturing industries. Information about the scholarship and how to apply can be found here: https://scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships/postgraduate-research/all-faculties/allison-milner-memorial-phd-scholarship.
Neurodiversity in HDR research and supervision practice: Survey for supervisors
HREC approval H-2022-181; CI: Anna Szorenyi anna.szorenyi@adelaide.edu.au
Are you a registered Principal or Co-supervisor at the University of Adelaide? We want to know about your understanding of the concept of ‘neurodivergence’ (eg: autism, ADHD, dyslexia), and your experience in supervising the increasing number of HDR students living with these conditions. There is very little research on this topic, and we’d like to know more about whether it’s important to supervisors, and what training or support might help you to feel better prepared.
This online survey is completely anonymous and entirely optional. We expect it to take about 12 minutes of your time (unless you have a lot to say). To participate or to find out more, please click on this link.
Neurodiversity in HDR research and supervision practice: Survey for students
HREC approval H-2022-181; CI: Anna Szorenyi anna.szorenyi@adelaide.edu.au
Are you a Higher Degree by Research (PhD or MPhil) candidate at the University of Adelaide? We want to know about your experiences of the university environment and supervision, and how well they are working for you. We are particularly interested in hearing from students with experience of neurodivergence (eg: autism, ADHD, dyslexia), but we also want to hear from all HDR students about issues such as the sensory environment of the university, your relationships with supervisors and colleagues, and what supervisors could do better to support you.
This online survey is completely anonymous and entirely optional. We expect it to take about 12 minutes of your time (unless you have a lot to say). To participate or to find out more, please click on this link.
University Library
Hugh Martin Weir Prize 2023 application is now open!
Is your research about Australia's involvement in war or the treatment of prisoners of war in any conflict, including the impact on those persons involved, their families, and their communities? Are you enrolled in an Honours thesis or postgraduate program or was your PhD awarded less than three years ago? Then this prize may be for you.
The Prize is open to University of Adelaide students only. Through encouraging war study and research, the
prize aims to honour the memory of Lieutenant Hugh Martin Weir (1915 - 2004) and his fellow prisoners of war. The Prize will award up to $2,000, which may support the successful candidate's research.
Counselling Support pilot project - AHMS
Do you study at Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building and have limited time to get to appointments? From Tuesday 29 November, you will be able to book an appointment at AHMS. Appointments will be available every Tuesday (1pm, 2pm and 3pm spots) and remotely (via Teams or Zoom) at 5.30 and 6.30pm. Face to face appointments will take place on level 4 of the Clinical Research Facility. Full details will be shared once you have registered for a session.
To register, go to the Counselling Service website Access Counselling | Counselling Support | University of Adelaide. For other wellbeing resources and information, check out the Wellbeing Hub.
Adelaide Graduate Research School 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.
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