15 August 2023

AGRS e-News

Director's Message

Let’s celebrate and congratulate the Faculty Finals 3MT winners:

Maggie Paul                                   ABLE     School of Social Sciences

Natalia Ciecierska-Holmes          ABLE     School of Humanities

Ricky Fernandes                            ABLE     School of Education

Ashleigh Geiger                             HMS      School of Biomedicine

Joshua Kovoor                               HMS      Adelaide Medical School

Samantha Edwards                       HMS      School of Biomedicine

Amy-Rose Westcott                       SET        School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

Chelsea Matthews                         SET        School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Jacqueline Barsby                          SET        School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Sahand Karimi-Arpanahi               SET        School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

I hope you all join me and watch them compete in the University of Adelaide Final on the 12^th September in the Braggs Theatre as part of Research Tuesday. The winner will attend the Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT Semi-Final on the 25^th September.

See you there

Doreen

Dr Doreen Krumbiegel, PhD MBA

Director | Adelaide Graduate Research School

Tip of the Month

Avoiding tailgating (following a person through doors that have restricted access) will help to keep your work area, shared offices and laboratories/facilities save from thieves and other untrustworthy characters. Please also remember to not bring unauthorised friends or family into restricted areas such as PC2 labs.

The 2023 online Annual Review of Progress is now live!

The 2023 Annual Review is due by no later than 31 October 2023. We ask that you check your candidature record in MyAdelaide to see whether you are required to complete this milestone.

You will not need to do an Annual Review if:

1.      You are in your first calendar year of candidature (i.e. you commenced in 2023)

2.      You were enrolled in the former Faculty or Arts or Sciences and have previously completed a Pre-Submission Review (PSR) or, have a PSR due within 3 months of the 31 October 2023 (please check MyAdelaide to confirm your due date(s))

3.        You have submitted your thesis for examination

If you have a 2023 Annual Review milestone you are required to complete the Review, even if you currently on a Leave of Absence.

Comprehensive information about the Annual Review can be found on the Adelaide Graduate School website, including our frequently asked questions. 

A virtual Annual Review Q and A session for students will be held on 30^th August and repeated on 18^th September.  Further details including the registration link will be circulated in the coming weeks and advertised on the AGRS news and events page.  For those unable to attend on the day, the sessions will be recorded and made available on the AGRS web site.  Do not hesitate to contact the AGRS if you have any questions.

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.

ACSPRI Fellowship

The Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Incorporated (ACSPRI) is accepting applications for a fellowship program for eligible PhD students. The fellowship will include a scholarship stipend of $10,000 per annum for 2 years.

Applicants from the full spectrum of social science disciplines and cogent fields are welcome to apply. This includes the traditional social sciences (e.g., anthropology, economics, demography, psychology, political science, sociology, etc.), the emerging field of computational social sciences/social data science, and applied disciplines aligned with the social sciences (e.g., business, education, public health, social work, etc.). Further details and how to apply can be found here: https://scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships/postgraduate-research/faculty-of-arts-business-law-and-economics-able/phd-1”

Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM

Applications close soon for the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering's Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM program. The program will award up to 370 postgraduate research scholarships* to Australian women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) over six years. In addition to providing financial support, the program aims to address gender inequities.

*The University of Adelaide will contribute a $10k top-up per annum to successful MPhil and PhD candidates.

To be eligible:

- identify as a woman or non-binary person

-be enrolling as a domestic student and

-be planning to undertake a STEM degree or higher studies to improve business acumen at an Australian university, commencing in 2024.

Watch the recent information webinar here https://www.atse.org.au/career-pathways/elevate/

Applications close 31 August 2023.

Further information

Call for Papers - Quality In Postgraduate Research

Quality in Postgraduate Research (QPR) is the world’s biggest & longest-standing conference on graduate research education. Call for Papers for the 14th (2024) QPR conference is now OPEN with the submission deadline of Monday, 23 OCTOBER 2023.

Theme Topics, Presentation Formats, Key Dates & information on Preparing Your Abstract can be found on the Submit page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with alistair.mcculloch@unisa.edu.au or admin@qpr.edu.au  

Fantastic 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. These opportunities are supported by the AGRS internship scholarship for eligible students. The closing date is 31 August. 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

Instats is offering a top-scholarship valued at $10,000 for remote internship opportunities here.

2023 Florey Postgraduate Research Conference

The Florey Postgraduate Research Conference is the highlight in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences calendar and a chance to showcase the outstanding research across the Faculty. The conference was held on Wednesday 2 August at the Adelaide Convention Centre with a record turnout of 130 HDR students presenting their posters. For the first time the conference featured a HDR promotional event. There were 20 exhibitors including Schools, Institutes and affiliate organisations such as SAHMRI, Lyell McEwin Hospital and the Basil Hetzel Institute. This event also included colleagues from overseas with Branko Aleksic from Nagoya promoting the Joint Adelaide/Nagoya PhD Program.  Over 60 prospective students attended and we expect a number of these to take their first steps towards a research career by applying to commence a HDR program in 2024.

'It's Not All Academic'

A brand-new podcast where inventors, innovators, problem communicators and problem solvers, share their wisdom and experiences to help pave the way for innovation through applied research. Hosted by Nadim Shadiac – Sr. BDM, Innovation & Commercialisation Services.

Link to podcast (all platforms) here: https://linktr.ee/nadimshadiac

University Library

Publishing open access using Read and Publish agreements

The University Library will present this 30-minute webinar outlining the fifteen publisher agreements which offer University of Adelaide researchers - including HDRs - increased opportunities to publish open access without paying article processing charges themselves. Tuesday 29 August, 1-1.30 pm. Register here.

Student Health and Wellbeing

Health Week

Student life is full on. This Health Week, lets get Back to the Basics by focusing on quick, easy, and affordable healthy habits for students. Get Back to Basics this Health Week (14-18 August) | Wellbeing Hub | University of Adelaide

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

Recognise and Respond Training

Run by Jo McNamara, the University's specialist sexual violence counsellor. Jo will provide a brief overview of best practice responses to disclosures of sexual violence, as well as reporting and support options for student victims/survivors. This training can also be counted towards the Adelaide Graduate Award. Free morning tea will be provided. Register here! "Brief" Recognise & Respond (to SASH) Student Course Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Consent and Respectful Relationships MyUni Module

The first 100 students to complete the online module from 1 August will go into the draw to win 1 of 10 vouchers valued at $200 each. All new students will be manually enrolled into the module within MyUni. If you are a current student, please self-enrol here.

Mental Health Awareness Month Grants

Open from 4 August June to 1 September: Student Health and Wellbeing are offering grants of up to $500 to support events or initiatives during Health Week. Application close 1 September. Apply here! https://forms.office.com/r/V9BdM8RAMk

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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