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A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.
W H A T ' S N E W
Last chance to register for the 3MT Competition!
Registrations close 15 June, and this is your final call to step up, share your research, and build your communication confidence. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition challenges PhD students to present their research in just three minutes, using only one slide, to a non-specialist audience. Participating is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, sharpen your presentation skills and compete for prize money. If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to get involved!
UHDRC Student Representatives
We’re pleased to welcome Alicia Dallison (CMPH) and Carys Meehan (CHSC) as our new voting student representatives on the University Higher Degrees by Research Committee (UHDRC) along with alternative members Eva Coussens (CBCLS) and Evan Woolbright (CHSC). The UHDRC has student representation in its membership to enhance its student-centred approach and voice for the governance of HDR students. A full profile of each representative is available in the blog.
RSpace & FieldMark are now live!
Flinders’ new Electronic Lab Notebook tools - RSpace and FieldMark - are now available! Researchers can now capture lab and field work more easily, stay on top of their records and strengthen research data management across the University. Whether you’re in the lab, out in the field, or managing a team, these tools help keep your research organised, traceable and compliant
Nominate an Outstanding Supervisor
Do you have a HDR supervisor who has made a lasting impact on your research journey? Someone who goes above and beyond to guide, support, and inspire? The Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in HDR Supervision is your chance to recognise their dedication and leadership. Nominations are now open and close on 3 July 2026.
PhD Industry Ready Internship Scholarships (PIRIS)
Are you a PhD student and interested in completing a 3-month industry internship? You may be eligible for the PhD Industry Ready Internship Scholarship. Eligible students will receive either a 3-month scholarship extension, or the equivalent of a 3-month cash stipend ($9,015) (conditions apply). This initiative will support PhD students to complete an industry internship, to understand the industry context, and develop transferable skills including research communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and project management.
HDR Completions Workshop
Are you in your last six months of candidature? Wondering what is required to finish and submit a thesis? Or how your thesis will be examined? Come along to the HDR Completions workshop, where staff from the Office of Graduate Research will help you to successfully submit your thesis. Get practical guidance on formatting, copyright, editing, and working effectively with your supervisors—so you can cross the finish line smoothly.
Delivered in person with an online option available on Monday 29 June, 10am-12pm with lunch provided.
Choosing where to publish as a HDR student?
The Read & Publish journal list now brings together quartiles, percentiles, and subject categories, making it easier to scan and compare journals in your field as you start planning publications.
H D R I N F O C U S
Kathleen Lumley Foundation inaugural HDR scholarships awarded
Congratulations to Alicia Dallisson (MPH), Thanh Trung Nguyen (CSE) Austin Zschech (CSE), Olivia Zacchigna (CSE) and Alex Taylor (CSE) who are the recipients of the five Kathleen Lumley Foundation HDR top‑up scholarships which were awarded in May 2026. Awarded for the first time in 2026, all five went to Flinders students across CSE and CMPH, formally presented by the Governor of South Australia - a remarkable testament to the strength of our HDR cohort.
PhD Candidate Spotlight
Read about a world first clinical trial examining how a commonly prescribed ‘sleeping pill’ affects sleep, breathing and next day performance - featuring PhD candidate Cricket Fauska as lead author alongside senior author Professor Danny Eckert.
Get to know Pablo Rengifo Guerra
Congratulations to Pablo Rengifo Guerra on receiving outstanding results from examiners on his thesis titled "Leading with purpose: A study of servant leadership in Australian mission driven organisations". We asked Pablo to share what his research was about and why it was important, along with what his experience was like and advice for current students
Get to know Sharyn Clarke
Congratulations to Sharyn Clarke on receiving outstanding results from examiners on her thesis titled "Protecting South Australian Nature: The Development of a Colonial Conservation Consciousness". We asked Sharyn to share what her research was about and what led to it and the most enjoyable part of the journey.
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U P C O M I N G W O R K S H O P S
Preparing for an HDR industry internship
Fri 19 June, 2pm-4pm
Are you starting an industry internship? This practical workshop will help you hit the ground running. Learn what to expect in a professional environment, how your PhD skills translate beyond academia, and how to make the most of your experience for future job opportunities.
Whether it’s your first step outside academia or you bring prior work experience, gain the strategies you need to succeed and stand out.
Ten steps to academic writing success: An efficient (and enjoyable) strategy to write, submit and publish
Wed 1 July, 9.30am-11.30am
Graduate students often feel overwhelmed by thesis or article writing, which can lead to avoidance, writer’s block, and rushed drafts. This workshop introduces a ten‑step academic writing framework that breaks the process into manageable stages, helping you start earlier, write with confidence, and produce polished work with far less stress.
By the end of the session, you’ll understand the publishing process, appreciate the value of your time, know how to write in short, focused bursts, recognise the key stages of editing, and feel ready to submit your work despite the fear.
C O N T A C T U S
Dean of Graduate Research - Leadership, Policy, Strategy
HDR Admissions - Admissions, and Enrolments
HDR Progression - Milestones and Variations to Candidature
HDR Exams - Thesis Submission, Examinations and iThenticate for final thesis
Researcher Development - HDR student and supervisor development, REST and Induction
HDR Engagement - All Engagement, Industry and Cotutelle related inquiries
HDR Scholarships - Scholarship inquiries
HDR Student Representatives - For peer support.
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