A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.
DEAN'S WELCOME
On behalf of the Office of Graduate Research, it is my pleasure to welcome you to a new academic year, and to our first newsletter for 2025.
I hope you had a restful break, and are ready for an exciting year of Fearless Research and Discovery. I’d like to offer a special welcome to our new cohort HDR students. Whether you have previously studied at Flinders, or moved around the world to join us, I am sure you will soon discover the excitement of being on the cutting edge of knowledge creation and discovery, that is our everyday business at Flinders. To those of you returning to your studies for another year, I hope you find that 2025 continues to be rewarding, as you progress towards achieving your goals.
As always, the Office of Graduate Research is here to support you through all stages of your HDR journey. You can reach the HDR teams via email, phone, or in person in our new offices in the Registry Basement Annex. For a full list of teams and contact details, please refer to the HDR Contacts document.
Once again, welcome back, and I’m looking forward to sharing with you another year of Fearless Research and Discovery!
Professor Tim Cavagnaro
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training and Capabilities) and Dean of Graduate Research
H D R I N F O C U S
Get to know PhD Student Peter Mader
Peter received outstanding results for his thesis titled "Principal associations: the struggle for political agency in neoliberalising policy regimes."
Investigating people's perceptions of what appropriate treatment of their pets looks like
Pets play an essential role in millions of households, but there is tremendous variation in the relationships that humans have with them. PhD student Zoei Sutton' research investigates these relationships.
Meet the Office of Graduate Research (OGR)
The OGR serves as the backbone of postgraduate research education, fostering an environment where innovation, discovery, and academic excellence thrive. Whether you're an aspiring researcher or a seasoned academic, we are here to support you.
W E L C O M E
Introducing our new higher degree by research students who started this month. We welcome you into the Flinders HDR community and look forward to following your journey.
Ayesha Ashraf (BGL)
Emma Brew-Bevan (BGL)
Loretta Morandin (BGL)
Omid Nikooeighamsari (BGL)
Liberty Barry (EPSW)
Isabella Belperio (EPSW)
Joshua Carey (EPSW)
Siyu Chen (EPSW)
Jace Dalton (EPSW)
Silas Ellery (EPSW)
Stephanie Goodwin (EPSW)
Sophie Horwood (EPSW)
Maya Jabs (EPSW)
Carol Lawton (EPSW)
Zoe Moulder (EPSW)
Zahni Smith (EPSW)
Janamejay Verma (EPSW)
Hamish Watt (EPSW)
Mark Wieland (EPSW)
Hannah Young (EPSW)
Christopher Drummond (HASS)
Jennifer Innes (HASS)
Georgia Jackman (HASS)
Riley Jones (HASS)
Kate Lawrence (HASS)
Inga Romantsova (HASS)
Rolf Sellentin (HASS)
Solihin (HASS)
Sonia York-Pryce (HASS)
Erik Cornelisse (MPH)
Kara Henry-Cocks (MPH)
Nara Jones (MPH)
Giorgina Maxwell (MPH)
Christina Norris (MPH)
Sunny Buckeridge (NHS)
Megumi Daitoku (NHS)
Raquel de Sain (NHS)
Alexei Filinkov (NHS)
Nicole Loft (NHS)
Katherine Porteous (NHS)
Amy Sinning (NHS)
Dinidu De Alwis Amarasekara (SE)
Joshua Edwards (SE)
Michael Fotiou (SE)
Maya Lambert (SE)
Evan Sahlos (SE)
Nicholas Signorelli (SE)
Georgia Tiller (SE)
R E C E N T L Y C O M P L E T E D S T U D E N T S
Congratulations to the students who completed in December and January. 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!
Nadine Hutchison (EPSW)
Desiani Muliasari (HASS)
Diana Khanna (NHS)
Wenjie Liu (SE)
Benjamin Perry (SE)
Qi Hu (SE)
W H A T ' S N E W
2025 HDR Student Online Induction
A new, updated HDR Online Induction is now available in Canvas. The new Online Induction includes some cosmetic updates, as well as some new content and assessment criteria. All new students are required to complete the Online Induction, and existing students and supervisors are welcome to enrol to access relevant and up-to-date information and resources.
2024 Annual HDR Student 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 20 minutes to complete. As a thank you gift, you can also go in the draw to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards.
The Graduate Women SA Trust Scholarship
The Australian Federation of University Women SA Trust Scholarships for 2025 accepts women enrolled at South Australian universities undertaking postgraduate Masters or Doctoral studies by research, professional doctorates, or including a thesis component. Applications close 31st March for the available scholarships for professional doctoral and masters' programs.
Fully-Funded PhD Scholarship Opportunity
Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) fully-funded PhD Scholarship opportunities are currently available for domestic students, working jointly at Flinders University Caring Futures Institute and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
ARDC Nectar Research Cloud Showcase
Are you are researcher or a research support professional, looking to access more powerful computing resources? Join us at O-Week 2025 at the University of Adelaide to explore the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud and accelerate your research.
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.
Australian American Association Graduate Research Scholarship 2025
We are pleased to announce that US PhD applicant, Claire Barr has been awarded the 2025 Australian American Association Graduate Research Scholarship the value of US$40,000 (approx. $65k AUD). This is an great achievement for Claire and we are confident she will be a great ambassador for the university.
M I N D Y O U R S E L F
Procrastination and mental health mailing lists kick off soon
Stay informed and inspired with Student Health and Wellbeing upcoming mailing lists! The Procrastination Mailing List launches on Monday, February 10, followed by the Mental Health Mailing List on Monday, February 17.
How does culture shape mental health?
Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all—culture plays a huge role in how we understand and talk about it. A team of social work students are running a quick survey to explore different cultural perspectives on mental well-being. Help create a more inclusive and supportive space by sharing your experiences.
Upcoming wellbeing focused website coming soon!
The Student Health and Wellbeing Blog is launching a new wellbeing focused website coming soon for students called Better U. Keep an eye out for updates and upcoming wellbeing focused events.
U P C O M I N G D E V E L O P M E N T A C T I V I T I E S
CSIRO iPhD and National Industry PhD Webinar
Flinders academic staff, industry partners and professional staff are invited to attend a Webinar on Wednesday 12 February 2025, 1.00-2.00pm. This webinar will be hosted by Professor Lucy Lewis, Deputy Dean of Graduate Research and Nilla Wen, HDR Engagement Coordinator and will provide an overview of the Department of Education’s industry PhD programs. HDR Supervisors attending will be awarded with 10 program points towards the HDR Supervisor Development Program.
More Opportunities
- Wed 12 Feb - CSIRO iPhD and National Industry PhD Webinar
- Wed 12 Feb - Human Research Ethics Information Session
- Thu 13 Feb - HDR Thesis Writing Discussion Group
- Mon 17 Feb - HDR Supervisor Core 2 Workshop
- Wed 26 Feb - Introduction to Animal Ethics
N E E D H E L P ?
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, Supervisor Register
HDR Engagement - 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
