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Staying in the Loop

A monthly newsletter keeping our
HDR community informed and connected.

 

HDR in Focus

 

Congratulations Jeremy Davidson-Tear, PhD Student, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work on submitting your research thesis. 'Making it work: improving participation support for disadvantaged young Australians'. We asked Jeremy to share reflections on the important journey. Read more >

 

Get to know Dr Amy Reynolds, newly appointed HDR Coordinator with the College of Medicine and Public Health. Amy is a Senior Research Fellow in Epidemiology, with a focus on sleep health. Amy is passionate about ensuring students have a vibrant research culture. Read more >

 

Explore More

 

Showcasing SSN HDR Space Upgrade

In 2021, the Office of Graduate Research (OGR) and Properties, Facilities and Development (PFD) were successful in securing University Capital Infrastructure Plan funds for a project entitled: HDR Space Upgrade. This is a whole of institution project that focusses on uplifting HDR spaces in consultation with the HDR Space Program Working Group comprising members from OGR, PFD and Colleges to effectively identify HDR space requirements and opportunities. We’re pleased that the 2021 funds have been allocated for improvements to HDR rooms in SSN and Physical Sciences (SE). A submission for further funding in 2022 has been made.

 

A big Thank you to everyone involved, some great feedback so far!

'Thanks for getting the desk in so promptly!', 'It looks great and we are all SO happy with the office' ,'Looking great, can't wait to make use of the standing desk' ,'My office mates and I are really enjoying the refurbishment, thank you' ,'Looking great, so happy!'

Flinders University 2021 Virtual 3MT Final

The annual 3MT competition has reached its final stages, with the best and brightest Flinders University PhD students competing via virtual presentations for their chance to compete in the competition’s Asia-Pacific finals. Check out our eight finalists and vote for your favourite HERE. Voting closes on Monday 6 September, and winners will be announced on 10 September.

 

Impact Pathfinders Event

Flinders has 5 free tickets for an upcoming event on creating research impact.  Join a special guest speaker and other researchers interested in research translation and creating impact at the Impact Pathfinders event on the 30th of September.  The first 5 people to email HDR.development@flinders.edu.au will receive a free ticket. 

 

Doctoral Graduate Attributes

Did you know Flinders has a set of Doctoral Graduate Attributes, outlining the skills and attributes doctoral students develop throughout their candidature? You will see these embedded throughout Skills Development over the coming months. Check them out here. 

 

A*STAR and SINGA webinar

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore invites international PhD students to their webinar held 4th October. The webinar will focus on sharing about the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA), a 4-year PhD scholarship to allow international students to pursue their PhD in science and engineering in Singapore. Register

 

Mind Yourself

 

Reflections on an HDR Lounge

Australian Council of Graduate Research shares 'Reflections on an HDR Lounge that supports mental health and wellbeing'

The Office of Graduate Research is committed to supporting a comforting HDR Central 24/7 study space. Please also be welcomed to explore the Support and Services on offer through the directory. Read More

Office of Graduate Research - Support Contacts

 

Reading Zone

 

PostAc on the impact of COVID to research job market

The PostAc team have been analysing the research job market across both industry and academic sectors to understand the impact of COVID-19.  Find out the impact on various sectors and disciplines, including which ones are bouncing back the most, in this short but comprehensive article. Read More

Book recommendation

Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

A novel of love, crime, magic, fate and coming of age, set in Brisbane's violent working class suburban fringe - from one of Australia's most exciting new writers.
Brisbane, 1983: A lost father, a mute brother, a mum in jail, a heroin dealer for a stepfather and a notorious crime for a babysitter. It's not as if Eli's life isn't complicated enough already.
Read More

 

Need Help?

 

Any questions about your HDR studies? Please reach out!

  • 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 Cotutelle - All Cotutelle related inquiries

You can also contact HDR Student Representatives with any HDR candidature matters.

Upcoming Development Opportunities

 
  • 07 Sep - Word - Formatting & Styles
  • 07 Sep - Advanced Searching Techniques – Flinders
  • 08 Sep - Introducing PostAc: a tool to help you

  • 08 Sep - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Categorical Data

  • 08 Sep - Finding funding opportunities: Navigating 

  • 10 Sep - Covidence - Intermediate - Flinders Library 

  • 14 Sep - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Correlation

  • 16 Sep - Job Hacks for Career Planning HDR Focus

  • 16 Sep - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Multiple Regression

  • 16 Sep - Intellectual property for researchers

  • 17 Sep - Planning Your PhD

  • 17 Sep - Network your way into a job using PostAc

  • 27 Sep - Plan Your Professional Development Online

 

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.

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