A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.

HDR in Focus

This week we held a special ceremony to celebrate the success of the outstanding achievements of our HDR students. We were also honoured to be joined by Professor Colin Stirling (President and Vice-Chancellor) and Professor Robert Saint (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)). Read more >

A big congratulations to our HDR Educator Coordinator, Dr Dani Milos for receiving the 2022 Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) award for Excellence in Graduate Research Leadership. Her innovative approach has helped build one of Australia's most successful graduate research education programs. Read more >

Making friends at Uni can have a massive impact on your overall experience. PhD candidates Edith Hill and Marina Deller explain how they support one another when working on their PhDs, and list some of the invaluable ways that their friendship has helped them. 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 thesis title and viewable copy read more >

Nelsensius Fauk (MPH)
Timothy Hart (SE)
Orlando Lam-Gordillo (SE)
Anthony Marshall (SE)

Jasmine Petersen (NHS)
Nathan Poultney (NHS)
Jennifer Singh (SE)

What's New?

PRINTING GOING GREEN(ER) AND FOLLOWS YOU!

We’re making it easier and greener than ever, for you to print at Flinders! The University will be replacing printers in all student areas with a brand new fleet of modern multifunction devices (MFDs). More details will be coming out soon, but from July you can expect the following:

Print from your own personal device – no need to be on a Flinders device to print
New modern fleet of multifunction devices (MFD) – faster, easier printing!
Follow me printing - collect your printing from any new printing device throughout the University
Improved sustainability - contributes to the University’s sustainability program

NOMINATE YOUR HDR SUPERVISOR - DEADLINE NEXT WEEK!

Nominations are now open for the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in HDR Supervision. This award recognises outstanding achievement across the various elements of supervision. HDR students who wish to nominate a supervisor are asked to submit their nomination by Friday 10 June 2022. Read more >

THESIS PREPARATION & LONG DOCUMENTS WORKSHOP - 28 JUNE

Do you have a messy word document and don't know how to fix it? This course will teach you how to set yourself up with a well-organised file. You will learn how to identify potential problem areas, how to lay out, using styles, importance of referencing correctly and preparing your thesis as a professional document for examination. The next course is held on Tuesday 28 June 2022, 1pm-4pm ACST, online. Book here >

OPEN RESEARCH INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS - 14-16 JUNE

To support and inform the research community, Research Development and Support is running a three-day researcher training intensive course (14-16 June) which is focused on open research practices. There is a mix of online workshops, face-to-face information sessions and panel discussions, the Open Research Intensive is designed to inform and support open, rigorous and productive research at Flinders University. Read more >

3MT

There is still time to register to take part in the 3MT competition! We have some great training and development opportunities lined up for participants, so make sure you are registered to take part. Heats will be held in colleges this year, and the top three participants from each college will progress through to the semi-final. This is a great opportunity to develop your oral presentation skills and have some fun doing it. Read more >

Mind Yourself

GOOD GOAL, BAD PLAN

When working towards our goals, it is important to have plans in place. But often our plans aren’t robust enough to move us meaningfully towards our goals. In this post by Health, Counselling and Disability Services, there are a number of questions you can ask yourself about your plans to help improve them. Read more >

12 HABITS TO BALANCE STUDY AND WORK

There are a lot of habits that those of us at University might need to develop to balance these pressures. Dr Gareth Furber explores the 12 habit areas that are worth developing to build a better study/work experience. Read more >

Upcoming Development Opportunities

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, Industry Engagement
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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