A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.

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W E L C O M E 

Introducing our new higher degree by research students who started this semester. We welcome you into the Flinders HDR community and look forward to following your journey.

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! 

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HDR Connect: Meet and Greet Event 

Come along to meet the new Dean of Graduate Research, Professor Tim Cavagnaro, along with students, supervisors and staff from across the HDR community on Friday 8 September. Lunch and drinks will be provided during this in-person networking and information session. Please register via the link below (or if unable to access, via the calendar invite). For any queries please email HDR.Development@flinders.edu.au.

HDR Scholarship Applications - Now Open  

A reminder to students that HDR scholarship applications are open until Sunday 1 October 2023 for 2024. For current HDR students, please submit your application for a scholarship via the Student Information System by selecting the My Scholarships tab at the top of the page and searching for the scholarship you wish to apply for. 

The following industry scholarship opportunities close at the end of the month:

• Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship with the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (Close 22 Sept 2023)
• SmartSat CRC Dr Peter Woodgate Scholarships for Earth Observation (Close 30 Sept 2023)

HDR Bulletin Update

Have you been keeping up with the HDR development bulletin? Each week a different aspect of the Research and Employability Skills Training (REST) Program is spotlighted to help HDR students’ identify opportunities to progress with their skill development. The skills covered so far include research dissemination, skills week,, career planning check in and research strategy. . See the blog post below to see what was covered in August.

R U OK? Day

Many of us battle with our own internal struggles which is why asking a friend, family member or colleague, ‘are you ok?’ is so important. A conversation could change a life, so join us on Thursday 14 September for a R U Ok? Day morning tea from 10am-11:30am on the ground floor of the Student Hub. All staff and students are welcome and encouraged to attend, there will be guest speakers and catering provided. You can also join online here. 

Wellbeing Week - 11-15 September

University life can be rewarding, but also challenging when balancing study with other commitments. Wellbeing Week will  run from Monday 11 to Friday 15 September and will provide you with tools and information to help you manage your wellbeing while at uni. You’ll also get to know the services available at Flinders to support your physical and mental health.

Guide to promoting your research

There are a number of ways to build your personal brand as a researcher, to promote your research impact, build collaborations and find potential research participants for your trials and studies. Sharing your research impact with a wider audience can make you stand out and showcase your contribution to your particular field of interest. This guide will ensure you're able to make the most of your contribution to Flinders research and set yourself up for future collaborations and opportunities.

Update your USI

From 1 January 2023 all higher education students (including those who commenced prior to 2021) must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to graduate and receive their testamur. You can apply for one here or if you have studied a VET course in the last five years, including while at secondary school, you may already have a USI. If you think you may have one but aren’t sure, you can check by visiting Find your USI. If you are attending an upcoming graduation ceremony please ensure you have entered your USI in the Student System. 

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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

Ethics Application Hands-on Workshop

This session on Thursday 21 September is for researchers and students who require support with their Ethics application. The expectation is that you have already finalised the methodology of your project but require assistance with the ethical aspects of it. For human research ethics this will include informed consent, withdrawal rights, justification, and vulnerable participant groups. For animal ethics this will include pain and distress, animal welfare issues and the 3Rs. 

Thesis Formatting & Long Documents Workshop

Do you have a messy word document and don't know how to fix it? This course will teach you how to set yourself up with a well-organised file. You will learn how to identify potential problem areas, how to lay out, using styles, importance of referencing correctly and preparing your thesis as a professional document for examination. The next course is held on Friday 22 September, 9.30am-12.30pm, online.

Library Induction for new HDR students and Researchers

Flinders University Library is committed to providing resources, and support during your research journey. This session on Tuesday 26 September is a brief overview of library resources available and an opportunity for you to enhance your ORCID and your ResearchNow profile.

More Opportunities 

• Fri 01 Sep   - NHMRC Outreach: Recent Developments in the NHMRC

• Fri 01 Sep   - Endnote - Introduction

• Tue 05 Sep  - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: T-tests and non-parametric equivalents

• Thu 07 Sep  - Good feedback: Asking for it, getting it, and responding to it

• Tue 12 Sep  - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: ANOVAs and non-parametric equivalents 

• Tue 12 Sep  - How to create a Data Management Plan (DMP) for your research project

• Wed 13 Sep - Intellectual Property Information Session

• Thu 14 Sep  - Human research ethics - information session

• Thu 14 Sep  - Making your research data openly available using Flinders Repository of Open Access Datasets (ROADS)

• Mon 18 Sep - Endnote - Introduction

• Tue 19 Sep  - Speed Dating for Researchers

• Tue 19 Sep  - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Correlation

• Thu 21 Sep  - Ethics Application Hands-on Workshop

• Fri 22 Sep    - Creating a Research Profile

• Fri 22 Sep    - Word - Thesis formatting and working with long documents

• Tue 26 Sep  - Library Induction for new HDR students and researchers 

• Tue 26 Sep  - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Multiple Regression

• Tue 26 Sep  - Understanding and Using your Research Metrics

• Wed 27 Sep - Intellectual Property Information Session

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, Industry Engagement
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