14 November 2023

AGRS e-News

Director's Message

In response to repeated feedback from previous and current HDR candidates, our team has been busy implementing a few initiatives to improve the sense of a HDR community across the university. In addition to the opportunities during social events at school/campus level, you can use MS Teams to engage with other HDRs.

HDR Connect is a place aimed at providing a supportive space for networking, building relationships and

forming connections with your peers, as well as the broader university community. This is your space; you can use it to explore the different channels, share ideas, skills as well as share your challenges and successes.

Within the channel there are separate teams for a few of the postgrad associations, plus Support and Advice - Coding; Support and Advice - Statistics, Upcoming E-research training and support etc. I encourage you to sign up and start engaging.

I would also like to remind you that IdeaPlace is another platform to engage with not only your peers but with the whole university’s community. IdeaPlace is being used to co-create core elements of the Strategic Intent for the new proposed Adelaide University. This is an opportunity for you to shape the future of research and research education in South Australia. The platform is open until the 27 November.

Best Wishes

Doreen

Dr Doreen Krumbiegel, PhD MBA

Director | Adelaide Graduate Research School

Tip of the Month

Thanks to all of you who submitted their annual review on time. Our Team is working through all, and we are doing our best to get them confirmed ASAP. However, as we have to read a few hundred reviews, it might be a week or more before you receive your final completion email. You can check MyAdelaide to see whether it is listed as 'In Progress'.

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!

Thesis submissions in December 2023

The Adelaide Graduate Research School encourages all students intending on submitting their thesis before the end of the year to submit as early as possible and preferably prior to Friday, 15 December. This should enable our team to send theses out for examination prior to the Christmas closedown (assuming examiners have been nominated and all documentation is in order).

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.

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 was opened 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.

DR Stranks Travelling Fellowship 2024

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: 24 November 2023

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.

Adelaide German Week '23: Science, Business & Innovation Day

Bringing together leading universities, industry and government, this feature event of the Adelaide German Week will showcase existing innovative science and science-business collaborations between South Australia and Germany, as well as facilitate opportunities to explore future collaborations and growth.

Hosted by Flinders University and the University of Adelaide, together with industry and government partners, the Business, Science and Innovation Day will celebrate the history and breadth of existing partnerships and broader collaborative exchanges between South Australia and Germany - from students and researchers, to university collaboration and industry partnerships.

The event will commence with industry tours of the amazing Tonsley Innovation District (3:45pm to 4:15pm) and include networking sessions on either side of our two panel sessions

TONSLEY THEATRE 1 (GROUND FLOOR) & MAB TOWN SQUARE

4-6 MAB EASTERN PROMENADE, Tonsley SA 5042A

Register Here

Save the Date! ABLE HDR Conference 10 April 2024

We are excited to announce the upcoming 2024 ABLE faculty's HDR Conference, a much-anticipated event that brings together our brilliant community of researchers.

Date: 10^th April 2024

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm

Location: National Wine Centre

Just like last year, the conference promises to be a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your research, exchange ideas with your peers, and network with fellow HDR students and faculty members.

Applications for abstract submissions will open in January and close in late February – so now it’s a good time to start thinking about the content of your abstract.

Further information about the event, including the registration process and the call for presentation abstracts will be provided in due course.

University Library

Covidence webinar – 28 November

Have you got questions about how to use Covidence for your project or review? Then please join us for our upcoming training webinar specifically for University of Adelaide users at 11:00 (Adelaide time) on Tuesday 28th November, 2023. This session includes:

Settings
Importing
Title and Abstract Screening
Full Text Review
Extraction 2.0
Export
PRISMA

Please be sure to register here if you'd like to join. If you can’t make it, register anyway and we will send you the recording by email.

Introduction to strategic journal publishing – 29 November

Are you looking at where to publish your next paper? Join your liaison librarians for an engaging introduction to strategically selecting journals for your publications. We will provide guidance on finding journals in different disciplines and assessing journal quality (including rankings and impact factor) using tools such as Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Scopus and Scimago (SJR). Learn how to evaluate predatory journals, assess open access opportunities, and select the best option to maximise the impact of your research! Registration required here.

HDR students may claim 0.5 CaRST points under Domain D for attendance.

Student Health and Wellbeing

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

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.