A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.
H D R I N F O C U S
HDR Student Representatives Monthly Update
I’m excited to kick off the first update from your student representatives on the University Higher Degrees by Research Committee (UHDRC).
Josh Fitton, FHMRI Sleep Institute PhD student investigates the relationship between sleep, perceived experiences, and performance of riders during the Tour de France.
Get to know PhD Graduate Tracy Kakyo
Tracy received outstanding results for her thesis titled, Exploring mentoring for hospital nurses/midwives in Uganda: A mixed methods study.
Get to know PhD Graduate Jinwen Chen
Jinwen received outstanding results for her thesis titled, Imagining Ageing Futures: LGBTQ+ Multicultural People in Australia
Get to know PhD Graduate Sunita Gautam Adhikari
Sunita Gautam Adhikari received outstanding results for her thesis titled, Unravelling the Secrets of Ageing in Dye-Sensitised Solar cells.
W E L C O M E
Introducing our new higher degree by research students who started this month. We welcome you into the Flinders HDR community and look forward to following your journey.
Amer Khan (HASS)
Ashley Lord (HASS)
Christian Boyle (NHS)
Joanne McIntyre (NHS)
Muhammad Faizan (SE)
Jason Leonard (SE)
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!
Alexandra Canty (EPSW)
Jack Manners (EPSW)
Helen Carter (HASS)
Melanie Amarasooriya (MPH)
Guoqian Ding (MPH)
Lauren Wearne (SE)
W H A T ' S N E W
Library support for HDR students - College drop-ins
The Library offers regular College-based drop-in support for HDR students, staff, and researchers. The Research Engagement team can assist with queries relating to any of the research services we offer. Feel free to drop by to ask your Library research query- no appointment is necessary. If you can’t attend a drop in, please contact Research Engagement via Service One for assistance, or to arrange an alternative time.
Elevate Information Session
If you are interested in the Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM program scholarships, please join us for ATSE's public online information session.
Postgraduate & Leadership applicants – Wednesday July 10
Symposium: Researching In & With Communities
What does it take to research in and with communities?
What is important and necessary?
The Flinders University-wide Rural & Remote Research Working Group invites you to the second Flinders Rural & Remote Research Symposium 2024.
When: 24 July10-11:30am, via Teams.
Please see the event information at this link: Rural & Remote Research Symposium
To register click here or send enquiries to nicola.parkin@flinders.edu.au
Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship - Applications Open
We have an exciting opportunity for students undertaking research in gender equality who need funding to turn their research goals into reality – the Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is open to students from all Australian universities.
SLTA – Most Outstanding Supervisor Award - Applications Open
The SLTA Most Outstanding Supervisor is a University-wide award for staff supervising a dissertation (Bachelor’s thesis, Honours, Masters or PhD level) or research project. This award celebrates supervisors who provide exceptional guidance and support, help student progression and achievement and bring students into the community of scholars in a meaningful way.
M I N D Y O U R S E L F
Studyology in Semester 2
I get it. Putting stuff off makes you feel better. But future you hates it. Don’t procrastinate signing up for our tackling procrastination program Studyology, being planned for Semester 2.
FUSA’s Disability Space in Central Library
Discover the welcoming Disability Space on Level 1 of the Library, designed for students with disabilities to study, relax, and connect in a supportive environment—apply for swipe card access today!
Psychological Wellbeing and Lifestyle in University Students (PLUS) Network Opportunity
This one goes out to Flinders researchers and PhD/Masters students with expertise and/or interest in the psychological wellbeing and lifestyle of university students.
The Flinders University Out-of-hours Crisis Line
If it is during business hours and you need assistance, counselling services are a sensible point of contact, but who do you turn to if you are distressed, and it is the weekend or public holiday or late in the night? That would be the Flinders University Out of Hours Crisis Line.
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
Thinkwell: Staying well during your PhD - 23 July
Undertaking a PhD is both an exciting and challenging experience. It can be an emotional roller-coaster. The excitement of working on something you care about, exploring new ideas and making a contribution to knowledge. The challenges of feeling isolated and overwhelmed, dealing with setbacks, uncertainty, conflict and loss of motivation. Inevitably over the course of your PhD you will experience times when things aren’t going so well. This workshop draws on evidence-based strategies to help YOU stay well during your PhD.
3MT College Heats
The 3MT college heats will be run during July, to decide the top two from each college to progress to the 3MT Semi-Final in August. Come support your peers within and outside your college, and hear about the amazing research they are doing.
More Opportunities
- Wednesday 10 July - Research Integrity Information Session
- Wednesday 10 July - Horizon 2024 Leadership Summit
- Friday 12 July - Word - Thesis formatting and working with long documents
- Thursday 18 July - How to create a Data Management Plan (DMP) for your research
- Friday 19 July - Library induction for new HDR students and researchers
- Tuesday 23 July - ResearchNow Information Session
- Tuesday 23 July - ResearchNow Hands-on Workshop
- Tuesday 23 July - Staying Well during your PhD
- Thursday 25 July - Thesis Writing Discussion Group
- Thursday 25 July - How to Successfully Bid for Tenders
- Tuesday 30 July - IBM SPSS - Introduction
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
HDR Development - Skills Development, REST, HDR Induction, Supervisor Register
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
