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Staying in the Loop
A monthly newsletter keeping our
HDR community informed and connected.
HDR Students in Focus
Wakefield Press Essay 2020 Prize Winner
Archaeologist Susan Arthure has dug deep to shed light on the story of a traditional 'clachan' at Kapunda.
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Congratulations to Yianni Cartledge, our first-year candidate for PhD in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, who wins the National Archives Australia/ Australian Historical Association (NAA/ AHA) Postgraduate Scholarship 2020. Read more >
Sudarshan Subedi, a HDR student from the College of Medicine and Public Health, shares his experiences about online thesis presentation. Read more >
Dr. Benjamin Chambers - why study a PhD?
Electron and Ion Scattering Spectroscopy Facility Manager, shares his reflections on the journey.
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3MT University Final
Quick Final call for the Finals come and join 3MT Thursday, 6 Aug from 2.30 pm to 4.00pm online. Show your support to our incredible participants. Our stellar list of 8 finalists!! Read more >
DocFest 2020
The Office of Graduate Research in conjunction with the University Colleges presents DocFest 2020. The festival will showcase our Flinders higher degree by research students in a range of interactive activities, events and competitions throughout the week. Highlighting one event below and access them all here. Read More >
DocFest Best Poster Competition
Students are invited to design and present posters showcasing the impact of their research to their peers and the wider community. A fun, engaging, skill enhancing opportunity with lots of prizes up for grabs! Register now to take advantage of training workshops offered throughout August. Read More >
Student Portal now live
The first release of the Student Portal is now live! The Student Portal is the central place where students can go to easily access online systems and to connect to the huge range of support and services available at Flinders. Read more >
Photovoice Project
The College of Medicine and Public Health is calling for CMPH students to participate in a Photovoice Project. Get involved and win one of ten $50 Coles gift vouchers. Get in quick, the recruitment ends on 14 August! Read more >
New Blog and Twitter launched by ACGR
The Australian Council of Graduate Research launches a new Graduate Research Impact Blog and a Twitter account. It is also now present on LinkedIn. Read more >
Mind Yourself
How to build lasting self-esteem
How much do you appreciate and like yourself? Low self-esteem may hold you back from succeeding at school or work because you don't believe yourself to be capable of success. By contrast, having a healthy self-esteem can help you achieve because you navigate life with a positive, assertive attitude and believe you can accomplish your goals. Read more >
Working from home
A lot of us have experienced working from home (WFH) in recent months. For some people, this is a regular practice, but for many, it is a new way of working and it presents new challenges. It may even have a stroll on your mental health. Check out how to set boundaries and stay sane while working from home. Read more >
Reading Zone
The Yield by Tara June Winch
2020 Winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award.
The Yield explores the legacies of colonial violence, shame, inter-generational trauma and environmental destruction. Winch celebrates and amplifies the contemporary resurgence and relevance of the Wiradjuri language. The Yield, a story of pain, loss, resilience and hope, is a novel where the past is the present and the future. Read more >
Academia Next: The Futures of Higher Education by Bryan Alexander
We're all aware there are significant challenges ahead for the nation's colleges and universities. Alexander, through a series of modules helps address and better understand evolving trends that will best determine their likeliest outcomes. It makes an argument, rather than assumes. We have a vision for our future here. Read more >
HDR Calendar
Check out our HDR Calendar for all upcoming events and critical dates.
Listed here are some exciting highlights in what aims be a September to remember!
13 August 12 – 1 pm
1 September 9:30 – 11 am
11 September 1 – 2:30 pm
8-11 September
Throughout August
Throughout August
Get to know your OGR
Meet Nicole Harris, the HDR Progressions and Variations Officer.
Nicole is an essential part of the Progressions Team and in her role, she assists our HDR students with their queries regarding variations, milestones and Inspire. Read more >
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? 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.
Need Help?
Have you got a question about your HDR studies? We are here to help!
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You can book an individual appointment with an OGR team member via the OGR Appointments button on the REST FLO site.
You can also contact HDR Student Representatives with any HDR candidature matters.
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