A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.

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Annual awards celebrate HDR excellence

The invaluable contributions of Flinders' fearless Higher Degree by Research students were recognised at last week's Celebrating HDR Success event, an annual celebration that acknowledges the impact early-career researchers make at Flinders University.

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.

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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2025 Elevate Scholarship - Applications now open!

Elevate provides a generous scholarship (Postgraduate category – $130,224 over 3.5 year), access to events and networking, mentoring opportunities and ongoing support during your university studies. Find out more below.

Nominate your Excellent Supervisor

The Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Supervision rewards outstanding HDR supervision and encourages excellence across the various dimensions of supervision through the recognition of best practice and quality supervision in accordance with the Award Rules. If you have an outstanding HDR supervisor, please submit your nomination by Monday 15 July 2024.

Master Plan Consultation pop-ups Staff/students

Help shape the Bedford Park Campus. Tell us what you like, what we could improve and if you’d like to see something new created at Bedford Park campus.

Strategy 2035 | Student online consultation session

Help shape our bold vision for the future. Participate in an consultation group and have your say.

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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

Using Udemy Business to build your online profile - 13 June

Have you started your learning with Udemy Business? There are thousands of courses available to the HDR community, from research methods to relaxation methods! In this session, join Annabel Fidler from Udemy Business and learn about your online networking options such as building and using LinkedIn to optimise your research, professional, career, and learning opportunities. Annabel will also provide advice on best use of your Udemy Business subscription to make sure you are job-ready, and stand out.

HDR Completions Workshop - 24 June 2024

Are you in the last six months of candidature? Confused about all the paperwork and the process of submission? Come along to the HDR Completions workshop and find out what you need to do to prepare for submission, and get some tips on getting through the last stages.

3MT Practice Sessions - June & July

Are you taking part in the 3MT this year? A number of practice sessions have been scheduled with previous winners to help you prepare and perfect your presentation. Interested? Visit the 3MT website, register to take part in this year's competition and come along to the practice sessions.

More Opportunities 

• June 10 - HDR Development Drop in Session - in person 
• June 11 - Working With Others in a Team (online)
• June 12 - HDR Development Drop in Session - online
• June 12 - Research Ethics & Biosafety Applications Hands-on Workshop
• June 12 - Where can I publish? Selectng a journal for your article 
• June 12 - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: ANOVAs and non-parametric equivalents
• June 13 - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Missing Data Analysis
• June 13 - Preparing your online presence for gradaute research careers 
• June 13 - Using Udemy Business to build your online profile
• June 17 - HDR Development Drop in Session - in person
• June 17 - Seven Steps to Academic Writing Success - Part 2
• June 17 - Word - Thesis formatting and working with long documents
• June 17 - Library induction for new HDR students and researchers
• June 18 - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Categorical Data Analysis
• June 18 - Promoting Publications & Building a Research Brand
• June 18 - Perfecting your pitch 
• June 19 - HDR Development Drop in Session - online
• June 20 - How to create a Data Management Plan (DMP) for your research project
• June 20 - How to create a Data Management Plan (DMP) for your research project
• June 20 - Turning your conference presentation into a publication 
• June 24 - Complying with NHMRC and Flinders Open Access Policy
• June 24 - HDR Development Drop in Session - in person 
• June 24 - HDR Completions Workshop
• June 25 - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Longitudinal Data Analysis
• June 26 - Research Finance: Principles, Systems and Dashboard
• June 26 - HDR Development Drop in Session - online
• June 27 - Thesis Writing Discussion Group 
• July 3 - Journals and Read & Publish Agreements: Waive goodbye to article processing charges 

• July 4 - Embedding Indigenous Knowledges into the University Curricula

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