A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.

HDR in Focus

Congratulations to Elena Allen and Priya Sandanapitchai for being elected as the student representatives on the University Higher Degrees by Research Committee (UHDRC). We also welcome new College HDR student representatives and look forward to their contribution to the HDR community this year. Read more>

Watch the new Open Days 365 video with our Interim Dean of Graduate Research, Professor Diane Chamberlain who explains what it means to purse a Higher Degree and listen to four past graduates share their experience. Watch here >

Our HDR Connect Weekly Seminars have got off to a great start. Two HDR Students have already shared their research, with another two scheduled for May. You can review the recordings of the previous sessions, and join us as either a presenter or participants in our future collaborative sessions! 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 >

Mehrdad Aghamohamadi (SE)
Alanoud Alobaidly (NHS)
Daniele Antoniou (EPSW)
Ben Crowe (SE)
Shannon DeSilva (EPSW)
Diana Ferreira (MPH)
Farah Jafarpisheh (SE)
Lauren Jones (MPH)

Tessa Liebich (EPSW)
Maximilian Mann (SE)
Siamak Mirzaei (SE)
Ryan Morrison (HASS)
Molly Murn (HASS)
Lito Papanicolas (MPH)
Blake Quinney (EPSW)
Omar Smadi (NHS)

What's New?

HDR STUDENT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

On 2 May 2022, the University amended the rules for international travel for staff and HDR students, reflecting DFAT’s Smartraveller destination travel advisory. As a result, approvals for DFAT Level 1 or Level 2 destinations will no longer need to go to the Vice-Chancellor and can now be considered by the relevant Senior Executive Team member for your area. For HDR students, this will be the College Vice-President and Executive Dean (VPED). Read more >

NOMINATE YOUR HDR SUPERVISOR

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 >

3MT COMPETITION

Flinders University PhD students who have passed their confirmation of candidature (by the University Finals in September) are invited to compete in the 2022 3MT Competition. In the 3MT competition, competitors progress through heats, the semi-final, the University final, and then the Asia-Pacific 3MT Competition, held virtually in Brisbane in October 2022. We are returning to a live presentation format this year, so this is your chance to connect with your peers and develop your presentations skills. Read more >

PROGRESSION SUPPORT PROGRAM

Research shows that proactive intervention at the early stages of your candidature can be the most effective way to get you past your milestones and onwards to your research career. You can view the HDR Self Care Guide here or collect a hard copy from the Office of Graduate Research. The Progression Support Program provides access to six sessions of one-on-one coaching and support with strategies early in your candidature to help you move forward, meet your milestones, and complete your PhD. Please contact our HDR Progression Team for an appointment. Read more >

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) COUNSELLING AVAILABLE

Do you need Intellectual Property (IP) counselling? IP is the property of your mind or proprietary knowledge and it is a productive new idea that you create. This can be an invention, trade mark, design, brand or even the application of your idea. This can also include original contributions that are part of larger industry or externally funded projects. The Office of Graduate Research undertakes IP Counselling for students and it is requested via Service One. Read more >

Mind Yourself

FREE MENTAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE PROGRAM

The Be Well Plan is a training program that equips students with skills to grow their mental health and cope during difficult times. It starts on the 13th May and runs for 5 weeks on Friday mornings from 10:00am - noon. Read more >

DEALING WITH NEGATIVE SELF TALK

Let's face it - these days, we all have a little voice inside our head that tells us all sorts of negative things. In this article by Health, Counselling and Disability, there are two methods for dealing with this negative self-talk, and help you from feeling demotivated. Read more >

TACKLING PROCRASTINATION

Introducing a workbook that provides students with a range of interesting ideas and strategies for tackling procrastination. The workbook is based on principles that are commonly used in counselling services, and aims to provide you with some simple ideas about tackling procrastination. Read more >

Upcoming Development Opportunities

10 May - ReadyGrad Workshop: Building Rapport and Business Etiquette
10 May - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Missing Data Analysis
10 May - Benchmarking your research career - tools and techniques
12 May - Human research ethics - information session
12 May - Planning your PhD
13 May - The Be Well Plan
18 May - Introduction to Statistical Analysis
20 May - Staying well during your PhD
24 May - Seven Steps to Academic Writing Success
25 May - IBM SPSS - Introduction
26 May - Research Data Management
27 May - ReadyGrad Workshop: Building Resilience and Receiving Feedback
1 June - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Exploring Your Data
2 June - HDR Completions Intensive
2 June - Thesis Writing Discussion Group
3 June - Preparing for the 3MT: Everything you need to know
6 June - Mental Fitness Seminar
7 June - Introduction to LinkedIn - Online

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
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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