A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.

H D R   I N   F O C U S 

W E L C O M E 

Introducing our new higher degree by research students who started this semester. We welcome you into the Flinders HDR community and look forward to following your journey.

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 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! 

W H A T ' S   N E W 

Sustainability Master Class - Last chance to register!

This event on Tuesday 8 July at the City Campus (9am-1pm) will provide an opportunity for HDR students to learn more about the development of sustainability policy and to understand how you can use your research expertise to influence policy development. Join Flinders University academics as they present case studies from their own experiences, along with four keynote speakers (Deputy Premier and Minister for the Environment Susan Close, Senator Andrew MacLachlan, Tim O'Loughlin, former CEO of Department of Transport and Dr Joe Milton, Australian Science Media Centre). 

3MT 2025: Share the impact of your research in three minutes!

Ready to sharpen your communication skills, promote your research, and win great prizes? The Flinders University 3MT Competition is your chance to present your thesis in just three minutes using one slide—no props! When you register, you will be provided with ongoing support and resources, and have access to Practice sessions with last year's University Winner to perfect your presentation. If you want to take part in this global competition, or have students who could benefit from honing their communication skills, encourage them to Register now - registrations close 11 July.  College Heats are scheduled later this month, and the university finals kick off in August. For more information, check out website below, or email researcher.development@flinders.edu.au more for details.

Prospective HDR student event: So you want to do a PhD?

Do you know someone who might be interested in Higher Degree by Research studies? Let them know about our upcoming Prospective Student even on Wednesday 16 July 2025 (5pm-7.30pm SA Time at Tonsley and online) The event considers annual international and domestic scholarship rounds and is an opportunity to provide prospective students with high-level information about HDR study, scholarships and opportunities. For any questions, contact our HDR Admissions Team or click the button below to find out more and to register. 

Reminder: One Week Left to Nominate an Outstanding HDR Supervisor!

Have you been inspired, supported, or challenged in all the right ways by your HDR supervisor? Don’t miss the chance nominate your HDR Supervisor for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in HDR Supervision and recognise their exceptional contribution. Nominations close on Monday 14 July.

Quality in Postgraduate Research Conference (QPR2026) 15-17 April 2026 - Call for Papers 

Quality in Postgraduate Research (QPR) is the world’s biggest & longest-standing conference on Graduate Research education, bringing together educational researchers, policy makers, university leaders, research students & research degree supervisors for the purpose of better understanding the processes, practices, pedagogies and theoretical frameworks which constitute doctoral and masters by research education. Submissions for presentations are now open, and all staff and students in the graduate education space are encouraged to submit. Some free students places will be allocated in the new year, so get your submissions in now. Contact researcher.development@flinders.edu.au with any questions. 

M I N D   Y O U R S E L F

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program - Starts 31 July

The Loneliness Gap: Pondering a Path to Connection

U P C O M I N G    D E V E L O P M E N T   W O R K S H O P S

Exclusive NIPHD Grant Writing Workshop for Flinders Researchers - 17 July, 1-2pm

Round 6 of National Industry PhD (NIPHD) Grant Applications opens on Monday, 7 July. To support Flinders researchers in preparing their applications, we’re hosting an exclusive workshop with Dr Andrew Walsh, Regional Director at Campus Plus, on ‘How to write a strong NIPHD grant application’. The session will provide an overview of the NIPHD program and walk through the assessment guidelines, sharing practical tips on how to align your proposal with the selection criteria and strengthen your application.

Ten steps to academic writing success: An efficient (and enjoyable) strategy to write, submit and publish - 24 July, 9:30am-1pm

Many students find the writing process daunting, often delaying their thesis or journal article until the last minute. This workshop introduces a structured 10-step framework designed to make academic writing more manageable and less stressful. Participants will learn strategies for starting early, writing in short, focused sessions, and refining their work through effective editing. By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of the publishing process, greater confidence in your academic voice, and practical tools to support timely and high-quality submissions. This workshop will be run in person at Bedford Park (online option in Semester 2 will be offered), and places are limited – so get in quick!

More Opportunities 

• 8 July  -  HDR Development Drop-in - Management & Leadership 
• 8 July  -  Sustainability Policy Impact Masterclass
• 8 July  -  IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Exploring Your Data
• 8 July  -  How to create a Data Management Plan (DMP) for your research project
• 9 July  -  3MT Workshop/Practice Session
• 9 July  -  Research Integrity Information Session
• 14 July  - Library Induction for HDR Students and Researchers
• 15 July  - HDR Development Drop-in - Milestones & Progress 
• 15 July  - 3MT Workshop/Practice Session
• 15 July  - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Categorical Data Analysis
• 17 July  - How to write a strong National Industry PhD (NIPHD) grant application
• 22 July  - HDR Development Drop-in - HDR Policies
• 22 July  - HDR Supervisor Core 2 Workshop 
• 22 July  - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Correlation
• 23 July  - Covidence Webinar 1: Setting up a review
• 23 July  - CMPH & CNHS 3MT Heat
• 24 July  - CEPSW 3MT Heat
• 24 July  - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Multiple Regression
• 24 July  - Ten steps to academic writing success: An efficient (and enjoyable) strategy to write, submit and publish
• 24 July  - CBGL & CHASS 3MT Heat
• 24 July  - Where can I publish? Selecting a journal for your article - Library
• 25 July  - CSE 3MT Heat
• 29 July  - HDR Development Drop-in - Research Impact 
• 29 July  - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: T-tests and non-parametric equivalents
• 31 July  - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: ANOVAs and non-parametric equivalents
• 31 July  - HDR Thesis Writing Discussion Group

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
Researcher Development - HDR student and supervisor development, REST, Induction
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