A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.

HDR in Focus

Congratulations to Lauren Newman from the College of Medicine and Public Health and Matthew Iasiello from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences who were nominated for the 2022 CSL Florey Next Generation Award 2022. Read more >

PhD student, Olivia Burton (EPSW) recently submitted thesis received outstanding results from the examiners. Her research explored people's ability to quickly and accurately judge whether briefly presented problem-solving tasks were solvable or unsolvable. We asked Olivia to share her experience with us and what advice she would give to those undertaking a PhD. Read more >

Congratulations to Ena Tripura (HASS) on receiving outstanding results from examiners on her thesis titled "Sexual and gender-based violence and the humanitarian response: The case of Rohingya refugee women in Bangladesh". Her journey, research and advice for new and current students makes for an interesting read. Read more >

Flinders PhD researcher Nicole Grivell says sleep is one of the three pillars of health along with diet and exercise. She has dedicated her research degree to changing the way sleep health is managed in our communities. Read more >

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the students who completed in the last month. The University recognises that a higher degree by research represents a considerable achievement, reflecting hard work and a high level of commitment and dedication. Congratulations on your outstanding accomplishment! To view copy read more here >

Renao Bai (MPH)
Sanith Cheriyan (MPH)
Paige Fletcher (BGL)
Tamar Jamieson (SE)
Shabnam Kashef (NHS)
Duc Phuc Nguyen (SE)
Robert O'Reilly (SE)
Samantha Pandelus (SE)
Meg Pillion (EPSW)

John Salamon (MPH)
Mistyka Schar (MPH)
Jordan Spangler (SE)
Jonathan Syme (SE)
Jenne Tran (MPH)
Ena Tripura (HASS)
Hannah Whittall (EPSW)
Yulia Yulia (NHS)

What's New?

2023 APRIL GRADUATION CEREMONIES

The April graduation ceremonies will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre between Monday 17 and Wednesday 19 April. Details of specific college/course ceremony date and times for the ceremonies will be advertised in early February and will be available here. All eligible graduates will be emailed details about how to book in February 2023. If you are currently undertaking your amendments and want to attend the April ceremony please ensure they are submitted by Friday 10 March.

HDR STUDENT ANNUAL SATISFACTION SURVEY - STILL OPEN

The HDR Student Annual Satisfaction survey will still be available until the end of February. This is your chance to have your say, voice your opinion on the services and resources, suggest improvements for the future. The survey is comprehensive and will take up to 30 minutes to complete. As a thank you gift, you can also go in the draw to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards. Complete the survey here >

HDR STUDENT INDUCTION

A brand new HDR Online Induction will be launched next week, providing a comprehensive introduction to the Flinders HDR to our students. Look out for the details in the next Dean's Weekly on Monday. If you've just commenced be sure to check out the 'So you've decided to do a PhD' self care guide full of useful information. It is available as a PDF or a hardcopy can be collected from the Office of Graduate Research (Ground Floor, Registry).

UPDATE YOUR DETAILS

As we begin a new semester please ensure your contact details, such as address, phone and email are up to date so you don’t miss any important communication. You can update your information in the My Details area in the Student System. If you need to change any other personal information but unable to in the My Details section, please visit or contact Flinders Connect.

BE WELL PLAN RECOMMENCES

The Be Well Plan is an evidence-based mental health, wellbeing and resilience program where you will learn about how the mind works and explore and experiment with activities that enhance psychological. The 5 week online program will recommence on Thursday 9 March (and again in August). There are also a single 6 hour program available in July and 1 hour masterclasses from 21 March on particular topic such as managing stress, mindfulness and character strengths. If you are interested in attending any of these Be Well sessions, contact Gareth Furber from Health, Counselling and Disability Services. Read more >

FEARLESS MINDS INTERVIEW SERIES

Each Fearless Minds episode features an early-mid career researcher sharing their work and also reflecting on their research journey and what advice they have for future HDR students. Watch new interviews with Dr James Scheibner on 'Global issues with COVID-19 vaccine and treatment distribution', Dr Julie McMillian on 'Inclusive education for young people with disability', Dr Kathina Ali on 'Solutions for circumventing eating disorder waitlists' and Dr R.V. Gundur on 'The true story behind the American drug trade'. Read more >

FLINDERS MATES

Celebrating the diversity of cultural groups here at Flinders, Flinders Mates is a student led program that connects domestic and international students for fun conversation, sharing culture and building friendships. These regular get-togethers are a great way to meet people from all over the world. There is no need to register - just turn up! Sessions are held at Bedford Park Campus every Wednesday and Thursday from 12pm-1pm and also at Tonsley every Wednesday at 12pm-1pm. Read more >

Mind Yourself

BREAKING UP SITTING TIME WHILST STUDYING

Sitting down for extended periods of time isn’t good for our health. But the research suggests we might need to be taking more regular breaks, every 30 minutes. Read about how we need to rethink our workflows and study/work practices and what changes to consider. Read more >

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO IMPROVE YOUR SELF-CARE

Much of what happens to us in life isn’t within our control. But our decisions, choices, actions, attitudes and thoughts do matter and can change how we cope, adapt, grow and even thrive in the face of the challenges we face. Self-care is to take responsibility for the things you can change in order to achieve the outcomes you want. Read more >

Need Help?

Any questions about your HDR studies? Please reach out!

Dean of Graduate Research - Leadership, Policy, Strategy
HDR Admissions - Admissions, Enrolments, Change of Supervisor
HDR Progression - Milestones, Intermissions, Candidature Management
HDR Exams - Turnitin, Thesis Submission, Examinations
HDR Development - Skills Development, REST, HDR Induction
HDR E ngagement - All Engagement, Industry and Cotutelle related inquiries

You can also contact HDR Student Representatives with any HDR candidature matters.

Do you have any suggestions, feedback or concerns about your HDR services? Let us know via the Student Experience Idea Gateway Form

Got News?

Have you got any exciting news to share with the HDR community or any suggestions for what you would like to see in the newsletter? Perhaps you would like to share some recent publications we can highlight in the Reading Zone? Don't be shy and shine instead! Contact us at gradresearch@flinders.edu.au and we will present your story on the HDR Students in Focus blog or in the next issue of 'Staying in the Loop' newsletter.

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