20 August 2024

AGRS e-News

Message from the Director

The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by our PhD students. After months of preparation, coaching, sweat and competing in Faculty heats and finals, we have our University of Adelaide Finalists. We have seen incredible presentations, and I would like to congratulate all attendees for putting yourselves and your research out there. You have all done an amazing job!

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

Jack Hetherington ABLE School of Economics and Public Policy

Jyoti Khisha ABLE Adelaide Business School

Megan Moon ABLE School of Humanities

Matthew Summers HMS Adelaide Medical School

Chan Hee Cho HMS Adelaide Medical School

Isabella Amy Burdon HMS Adelaide Medical School

Mable Lilly Day SET School of Physics Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Zane Marks SET School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Ashleigh Lake SET School of Biological Sciences

Georgia Kate Moloney SET School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Faculty of ABLE

Left to Right - Megan Moon, Jack Hetherington (also the People's Choice Winner), Jyoti Khisha

Faculty of HMS

Left to Right - Chan Hee Cho, Matthew Summers (also the People's Choice Winner), Isabella Amy Burdon.

Faculty of SET

Left to Right - Ashleigh Lake , Zane Marks, Mable Lilly Day (also the People's Choice Winner), Georgia Kate Moloney

I hope you all join me and watch them compete in the University of Adelaide Final on the 10^th September in the Braggs Theatre as part of Research Tuesday. The winner will attend the Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT Semi-Final on the 8^th October.

As we can see in our Exit Survey, it’s not only the 3MT competition that you enjoy doing. Presenting at a national and international conference is one of the highlights of everyone’s research degree journey. To make this dream come though, we encourage you to plan ahead, check for upcoming conference deadlines, explore funding opportunities and start preparing your abstracts or papers well in advance. In addition to your presentation, networking with experts in your field is the most valuable activity you can do during a conference.

We have limited funds available each year in order to support some of you in this endeavour. With the middle of the year now passed, our second round of the AGRS Travel grants will open next week and close 20 September. Once open, applications can be submitted via the Career’s Hub page. You can find more details in the article below.

Best Wishes

Dr Doreen Krumbiegel, PhD MBA

Director | Adelaide Graduate Research School

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Celebrating Students' Success

Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Research Excellence - July 2024

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 July 2024. 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.

Joshua Gill – School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Liam Hockley – School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Thi Lan Huong Nguyen - School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Isaac Rossetto – School of Biological Sciences

Koster Sarakinis – School of Biological Sciences

Raheel Shaikh – School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Miriam Slowdownik – School of Biological Sciences

The 2024 online Annual Review of Progress is now live!

The 2024 Annual Review is due by no later than 31 October 2024. We ask that you check your candidature record in MyAdelaide to see whether you are required to complete this milestone.

The form can be accessed from today and we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible – there is no need to wait until the due date approaches to get started.

To inspire timely completion of the Annual Review, the Adelaide Graduate Research School (AGRS) is offering prizes from Just Bliss Chocolates: https://www.justbliss.com.au/ for the 1st, 50th, 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th and 500th annual reviews completed and submitted to the AGRS. An additional 3 students, randomly selected from amongst those completing their reviews prior to 31 October 2024, will also receive prizes.

If you have a 2024 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 Research School website, including our frequently asked questions.

A virtual Annual Review Q and A session for students will be held on 29^th August. 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 website. Do not hesitate to contact the AGRS if you have any questions.

2024 Round 2 – AGRS Travel Grants

The Adelaide Graduate Research School is offering Travel Grants again! The second round for 2024 will open on the 26^th of August and close on the 20^th of September for HDR students travelling from early October in 2024. Once open, applications can be submitted via the Career’s Hub page.

Please carefully read the eligibility criteria and travel grant rules available on the Find a scholarship page before applying (when applications open). With the limited budget available, you are also highly encouraged to apply for other travel grant opportunities to fund your travel.

Industry

Codan Founders’ PhD Scholarship

Codan, a global leader in electronics solutions, is supporting exceptional PhD candidates in the fields of electrical and mechanical engineering to undertake applied research programs at the University of Adelaide, through the Codan Founders’ Scholarship program. The AGRS welcomes applications for an open opportunity under this program, for an industry PhD with Minelab, a leading manufacturer of hand-held metal detection technologies. The successful candidate will work with specialists at the University and Minelab to explore the use of semi-autonomous robots in metal detection. The successful candidate will receive a Codan Founders' Scholarship of $42,500 p.a., for 3.75 years, and undertake an internship at Minelab.

For more information including eligibility criteria please visit - https://bit.ly/3M200Nj

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.

Aurora Foundation First Nations Cancer Scholarship

The First Nations Cancer Scholarship Program is funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia. Established by the Aurora Education Foundation (Aurora) and Cancer Australia. The First Nations Cancer Scholarship (scholarship) will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate students, health professionals, and early-career researchers (ECRs) to undertake full-time postgraduate study (graduate certificate, Masters or a PhD) or research in a cancer-related field. The purpose of the scholarship is to support scholars in building the skills and knowledge required to inform strategies to improve cancer outcomes for Indigenous communities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in cancer-related fields.

Up to four scholarships will be awarded yearly from 2024 to 2026.

Administered by Aurora, each scholarship is valued at up to $120,000 AUD per year, for up to three years. Recipients will also have access to up to $5,000 AUD per year in tailored academic and wellbeing support. In addition, Aurora will facilitate community and network-building opportunities for individuals and the scholarship cohort.

For more information and how to apply, please visit FHMS Scholarships

Applications Close: 27 September 2024

Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

Take your studies to the next level with a Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship.

Applications are now open for 2025 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships, available to commencing postgraduate research students.

Apply now and you could receive:

Up to $120,000 in flexible funding to support your studies
Bespoke leadership training
Up to six months of overseas travel; and
Access to mentoring and networking experiences

Applications close 5:00pm AEST 29 August. Find out more.

The Charles and Frank Fenner Research Scholarship in Geographical and Environmental Studies

Here’s an exciting opportunity for HDR students in the Department of Geography, Environment and Population who need assistance with their research costs…

Thanks to a generous donation by Emeritus Professor Frank Fenner, this award provides a once-off payment of up to $7,500 to an HDR student enrolled in the Department of Geography, Environment and Population. This scholarship supports research costs including but not limited to travel, equipment, data or data collection. One or more scholarships may be awarded from this funding, as determined by the selection committee based on the applications received.

Applications are open until Friday 30th August 2024.

For further information, visit the AGRS website.

The Frank Perry Research Travel Scholarship in Engineering

Are you enrolled in an HDR in Engineering? Are you presenting your research at a conference? Here’s an exciting scholarship opportunity to support your conference-related travel costs…

The Frank Perry Research Travel Scholarship in Engineering is available to students enrolled in the second or third year of their HDR program in Engineering. Thanks to a generous donation by The Frank and Hilda Perry Trust, this award supports travel, specifically conference registration, flights and accommodation. The number and value of scholarships awarded will be determined by the selection committee based on the applications received.

Applications are open until Friday 30th August 2024.

For further information, visit the AGRS website.

Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM Scholarship

Applications close soon for the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering's Elevate: Boosting women in STEM scholarships for domestic postgraduate research students commencing in 2025.

Elevate scholarships support women and non-binary people studying postgraduate research degrees, and aims to address gender inequities in STEM through fostering industry-academia collaborations in research and business, growing professional skills in STEM and propelling scholars into leadership.

The Elevate program provides:

• A scholarship

• Access to events and networking

• Mentoring

• Wellbeing support during scholars’ university studies

Applications close 30 August 2024.

The Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship

The Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship was established to honour and continue the work of Dr Clare Burton, a leading researcher, public sector administrator, academic, consultant and writer on employment equity.

The student will receive a $10,000 one-off payment as a research allowance.

If you are a current research student at an Australian university, enrolled either full- or part-time in a research degree, pursuing research where the major piece of work is focused on gender equity, and you have completed at least the first milestone of your research degree you may be eligible to apply.

Applications close 9 September 2024.

More details and application form: QUT - Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship

Australian Rotary Health PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Prevention of Chronic Disease within Aboriginal Communities

Australian Rotary Health PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Prevention of Chronic Disease within Aboriginal Communities

Australian Rotary Health is providing a scholarship opportunity to PhD students of Aboriginal Heritage undertaking research in prevention of chronic diseases within Aboriginal Communities. Scholarships are valued at $30,000 and are available from 1-3.5years, upon satisfactory annual progress reports. For more information, please visit: Australian Rotary Health PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Prevention of Chronic Disease within Aboriginal Communities | University Scholarships (adelaide.edu.au)

The Dr Chun Chung Wong & Madam So Sau Lam Supplementary Scholarship in Cancer Research

The Dr Chun Chung Wong & Madam So Sau Lam Supplementary Scholarship in Cancer Research is available to students enrolled full time, in the second or third year of their HDR program*, in the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, and undertaking research in the field of cancer. The scholarship will be awarded via a competitive selection process, based on academic merit, research potential and relevance of academic research to the treatment of cancer. (between 366-1094 days of candidature consumed prior to 1 January 2024)

The award provides a supplementary scholarship valued at $9,000 (tax free) for up to 12 months.

Applications open on Friday 23 August 2024. Eligible students should complete and submit an Expression of Interest to research.scholarships@adelaide.edu.au by the scholarship deadline: Sunday 8 September 2024.

For further information, please refer to the AGRS website when applications open: https://scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships/postgraduate-research/faculty-of-health-and-medical-sciences/dr-chun-chung-wong-and.

HDR Social Networking

The AGRS are very happy to announce our HDR Social Networking events scheduled for September and October. These events are a fantastic opportunity for you to connect and engage with other HDR students not only from your school but also across your entire faculty. Please come and join us!

Why should you attend?

Networking: Meet and interact with fellow HDR students. Share your experiences, discuss your research, and learn from each other.
Collaboration: Discover potential areas of collaboration and broaden your academic network.
Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments as you mingle and form new connections.

To find out more details and to register for an event within your faculty, please click on the following link: HDR Social Networking

HDR International Student Welcome Session

Join the Adelaide Graduate Research School and International Student Support to:

Find out important information on managing your candidature, leave conditions, support services, scholarships and more
Hear from current HDR students about their experiences
Network and make connections with other new HDR students

Registration link: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-higher-degree-research-hdr-international-student-welcome

All international students who have commenced in the past three months are invited to attend.

Visualise Your Thesis People's Choice Award

Join us in celebrating the creativity and innovation of our HDR students at the Visualise Your Thesis 2024 Submissions Showcase! This exciting event highlights the exceptional work of researchers as they bring their projects to life through dynamic, one-minute visual presentations. Don't miss the chance to see how our students are pushing the boundaries of research communication and vote for your favourite!

Voting closes 5pm ACST Friday 23 August 2024.

🔗 Learn more: Visualise Your Thesis 2024

University Library

Images of Learning and Teaching competition

In case you missed it, the Images of Learning and Teaching competition is back again this year, and this time it’s open to students too! Photographic entries from all staff and students, across all Faculties are encouraged to help us celebrate the diversity, innovation and creativity of our teaching and learning at the University of Adelaide. First prize wins $1000! But be quick, entries close on 1 September.

Upcoming Library research support workshops

Open access publishing – 26 August, 11am

Discover the various options for publishing your research open access (OA), and ensure that you are meeting funder and University OA requirements. Register here.

Read and Publish agreements – 3 September, 10am

Learn more about publishing open access using the Read and Publish agreements available to UoA researchers. Register here.

Introduction to systematic searching for non-health subjects – 26 September, 11am

Learn how to create an appropriate search strategy for systematic reviews and other types of systematic literature review in non-health subjects. Register here.

All research support workshops are delivered via Zoom. HDR students are very welcome to attend.

Open Access Publishing – 26 August, 11.00am

Learn more about options available for OA publishing, and OA licensing and copyright, and ensure that you are meeting funder and University OA requirements; Register here

HDR students are very welcome at all workshops. For any queries, please get in touch with the Liaison Librarians at liaisonlibs@adelaide.edu.au.

Student Health and Wellbeing

Wear it Purple Day

Wear it purple day is coming up on Friday the 30^th of August. Wear something purple and show your support of the rainbow community. You can join one of the popups for a free purple donut or cupcake. The times of the AHMS, Nexus10, and Uni Bar popup locations can be found here: Wear it Purple Day Morning Tea | Student Health and Wellbeing | University of Adelaide

Abortion is Healthcare

Abortion is Healthcare Panel event on Friday the 13th of September. Come along to hear 6 South Australian reproductive health and rights experts explore abortion care provision and advocacy in South Australia. You will learn about available services, access pathways and career options in this space. Registrations essential, light refreshments provided: Abortion is Healthcare | Humanitix

Park Run

Come and Join the University of Adelaide’s Park Run! It is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate – it's up to you! 8am, Saturday 31st August at War Memorial Drive. Register at register | parkrun Australia

FREE Exercise Program and coffee sessions for Students

The wellbeing team is hosting a free exercise program for students to ‘Come and Try’ group fitness to improve their health and wellbeing. You can participate in Pilates, yoga, boxing, HIIT and more. There will be a free coffee session after every session, so you can debrief with your new exercise pals! Sessions will take place at the Fitness Hub on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 18^th of September. All participants will go into the draw to win a 6-month gym membership. Check out more information and register for the classes you like here: Come and try fitness program

SEXtember

This September the University of Adelaide is launching the inaugural Sexual Health Month Campaign. Join us as we break the silence and start conversations about sexual health and wellbeing through events, workshops, and resources. There are over 50 free events throughout Mental Health Awareness Month across all campuses. SEXtember | Student Health and Wellbeing | University of Adelaide

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.