17 October 2023

AGRS e-News

Director's Message

Last week, I attended the IEEE South Australia Industry Night where local businesses connected with current students for internship and graduate program opportunities. It was apparent that these companies value passionate problem solvers highly, not just as interns but also employees further down the track – this is where the skills that you gain as part of your research degree become invaluable. However, starting early engagement with industry while pursuing your studies will fast-track your career and set you up for

success. Please visit our website for internship and more long-term industry engagement opportunities and register your interest with us.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, a great opportunity to reach out to each other and provide support for people who are dealing with all sorts of challenges and doing it tough. As you may have already seen, throughout the month, there are heaps of free events, activities, prizes and food on campus. For more information and additional support, please visit the Student Health and Wellbeing website.

Please be kind to and take care of each other,

Doreen

Dr Doreen Krumbiegel, PhD MBA

Director | Adelaide Graduate Research School

Tip of the Month

Are you planning on travelling for your research in order to collect data or for a conference? Have you applied for Study Away? The process of applying for Study Away ensures that the University knows where you are and can support you if something goes wrong where you are travelling. An approved Study Away application also means that you have access to the University’s travel insurance. Please ensure your that your application is submitted to the Adelaide Graduate Research School 2-3 weeks before you intend to travel.

HDR Social Networking Sessions

Have you registered for one of the HDR social networking sessions coming up over the next few months? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to catch up with your peers in a relaxed and friendly setting, away from the lab and research journals. To find out more details and to register, please visit the AGRS web site. Refreshments provided!

The Annual Review of Progress

The 2023 Annual Review is due on 31 October 2023. Students require to complete this milestone, should by now have submitted their section of the review to their supervisors for consideration.

Comprehensive information about the Annual Review can be found on the Adelaide Graduate School website, including our frequently asked questions and the recording of the Annual Review information session held for students on 30 August.

Not sure if you need to complete an Annual Review this year? Check for a 2023 Annual Review milestone in your MyAdelaide record. If there is no milestone, you do not need to complete the review.

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.

DR Stranks Travelling Fellowship 2023

Available to HDR students to pursue aspects of their research and investigations outside South Australia for travel in 2024. Retrospective applications will not be considered.

Students must:

be full-time HDR students at the University of Adelaide
be enrolled for more than 12 months at time of travel

Please note, fellowships will not be awarded:

to students who are in their first year of candidature, or their final year of candidature
where travel is not relevant to the research they are undertaking
where the request relates to conference attendance or conference presentations
for retrospective applications
to international students requesting to travel to their home country

Further details and application link available here

Closing: 20 October 2023

The John Crampton Travelling Scholarship

Are you about to complete your postgraduate program? Are you looking to travel overseas for further study in 2024? Don’t miss out on this opportunity…

Thanks to a generous bequest made by Mrs Mary Hope St. Clair Crampton, the John Crampton Travelling Scholarship provides an exciting opportunity for students who have completed an Honours or Research Masters degree and are looking to study overseas in 2024.

These scholarships are open to graduates from any Australian University and provide support towards a living allowance, tuition fees and/or travel for students studying Architecture, Engineering, Fine Arts (Music excluded) or Classical Antiquity.

Applications are open until Sunday 22^nd October 2023.

For further information, visit the Adelaide Graduate Research School website: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduate-research/scholarships/featured-opportunities

2024 Quality in Postgraduate Research Conference (QPR)

QPR will take place from 17to 19 of April 2024. Held every two years in Adelaide, QPR brings together educational researchers, policy makers, university leaders, research students & research degree supervisors for the purpose of better understanding the processes, practices, pedagogies and theoretical frameworks of doctoral education.The Call for Papers for the 14th (2024) QPR conference is now OPEN with a submission deadline of Monday, 23 October 2023.

In the five years since the last QPR conference took place in 2018, much has changed in the research degree landscape; in higher education; and, in its political, social and cultural environments. This change provides a point in time when it is essential to consider fundamental questions and issues pertinent to graduate research. The conference’s Steering Committee, therefore, invites submissions which inform the following theme: Graduate researchers: identity and importance.

Visit the QPR website (www.qpr.edu.au) for details on registration costs, conference information, and the link for submission of papers and other forms of presentation.

Amelia Earhart Fellowships

The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships were established in 1938 in honour of Amelia Earhart, famed pilot and Zonta club member. The Fellowships are granted annually to women pursuing graduate PhD/doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.

The Amelia Earhart Fellowships are awarded annually to women pursuing a PhD/doctoral degree in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000 may be used at any university or college offering accredited postgraduate courses and degrees.

Applications close on 15 November 2023

For more information about eligibility requirements and how to apply, click here: https://scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships/postgraduate-research/faculty-of-sciences-engineering-and-technology-set/zonta

AGRS Travel Grants

Grad School is offering Travel Grants again! The third round for 2023 will open on the 30^th October and close 19^th November for travel from early December 2023. Once open, applications can be submitted via the Career’s Hub page.

Please read carefully the eligibility criteria and requirements of documents to be provided. With the limited budget available, you are also highly encouraged to apply for other travel grant opportunities dependent on your research area or travel destination.

Playford Trust PhD Scholarships – Now open, closing 19 January 2024

The Playford Memorial Trust supports high-achieving South Australian students working in areas of strategic importance to the State.

Playford Trust PhD Scholarships – 3 scholarships for those commencing a PhD in 2024 in any of the Trust’s priority areas. Valued at $7,500 a year for 3.5 years

Playford Trust DSTG PhD Scholarships – In partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), there are 3 scholarships valued at $10,000 a year for 3.5 years for those commencing a PhD in 2024 in the following priority areas for Defence:

o Space and defence technology

o Health sciences and enabling technologies

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

Applicants can apply online directly via the Playford Trust website.

AGRS Funded Research Internship Opportunities for PhD Students with Multiple Partner Organisations

Lunar Outpost Oceania is providing 3 remote internship opportunities to undertake research projects related to Terrain and Dynamics Model for a Lunar Rover, Single Event Effects and Camera Research. The closing date is 30 September. More information is available here.

BHP Nickel West is also seeking PhD students interested in green energy, battery electric vehicles, sustainable mining or similar, to undertake two research internships. Learn more about these opportunities here.

Australian Energy Market Operators is offering 3 internship opportunities for students undertaking their PhD in the fields of electrical or power engineering or computer sciences. Apply here.

University Library

International Open Access Week 2023

This year’s International Open Access Week takes place from 23 to 29 October, with the theme of “Community Over Commercialisation.” Look out for some blog posts from the Library over the week, offering some insights into the practice of Open Access publishing, and join the Library’s Research and Engagement team at 10am on 26 October for a webinar highlighting some of the key points of the University’s updated Open Access Policy, which applies to all staff and student researchers.

See the Library’s webpages for more information on Open Access, or get in touch with the Liaison Librarians.

Library webinar: Introduction to systematic reviews, 8 November 2023

Are you starting a systematic review? Do you need help with selecting databases and building your search strategies? Join the Library at this introductory presentation for an overview of the systematic review process. This presentation will focus on the literature searching component of your review. Learn expert tips and tricks from your Liaison Librarians to get you started with your review! Register here.

Student Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health Awareness Month

This October, check in and connect with each other through fun events, activities and practical resources that help put your mental health and wellbeing first.

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Month this October is # MentalHealthAlly encouraging active support and advocacy for individuals who are dealing with mental health challenges to create a supportive environment.

For details about on campus events and other resources please visit Mental Health Awareness Month | Student Health and Wellbeing | University of Adelaide

The Walter & Dorothy Duncan Trust

This is a benevolent fund established by the Duncan family to provide financial assistance to students who have completed at least one semester and can demonstrate financial hardship which impacts their capacity to engage with or meet their study commitments. The grant dissemination process is managed by a board, who meet monthly to distribute funds. The Board is required to have a Post Graduate Student representative and will have a vacancy for this role at the end of the year. We’re keen to hear from Post Graduate students willing to be involved, and able to make the commitment to what has proven to be a highly valuable support for many students for over 40 years.

You can register your interest by contacting Vicki McCoy, Interim Associate Director of Wellbeing and Access vicki.mccoy@adelaide.edu.au

MATE Bystander Training

Free three hour workshop for current students. The program is designed to teach students how to recognize sexual violence in its various forms and have the confidence to speak out and offer help. This training can be counted towards the Adelaide Graduate Award. Free morning tea will be provided. Register now! Mate Bystandar training Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Fighting Period Poverty

Caught out? Struggling to choose between period products and other essential expenses? Menstrual wellbeing is a human right. Access to period products can increase student focus and productivity by removing the worry of periods arriving unexpectedly or not being able to afford period products. The University of Adelaide is fighting to end period poverty for all students. Free, organic pads and tampons are now available across all University of Adelaide campuses for those in need.

For more information please visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/node/4439

CloudStor is being decommissioned

Cloudstor’s storage solution is being decommissioned on 15 December 2023.

If you have files stored on Cloudstor and you still need them, it is your responsibility to move these files.

How to transfer your files to a new solution:

Setup your new storage solution. Find details in a University email sent 27 September 2023.
Download your files – find instructions here or instructions to request all your files.
Upload your files to SharePoint - find instructions here.
Finally, request AARNET to close your Cloudstor account.

View CloudStor project information here. If you need assistance, contact the ITDS Service Desk via a My IT Portal or call +61 8 8313 3000.

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.