Staying in the Loop

A monthly newsletter keeping our
HDR community informed and connected.

HDR in Focus

Congratulations to the amazing Julie Brose [Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death and Dying (RePaDD) and CNHS] who was recently awarded an AA for her PhD. Julie’s longitudinal phenomenological study examined the lived experience of working aged adults living with advanced cancer in Alberta, Canada. Read more >

The Office of Graduate Research welcomes Nilla Wen, who has been appointed to the position of HDR Engagement Officer. Nilla is part of the HDR Development Team and will support the development of key industry and international research collaborations and engagement that provide internship, cotutelle and other research and training opportunities for HDR students. Nilla can be contacted via email at Nilla.Wen@flinders.edu.au or by phone 29770

What's New?

Introducing Epigeum - New online research skills training

We are excited to announce that Flinders has purchased a suite on online training materials through Epigeum for our researchers and HDR students. The suite includes comprehensive modules on research integrity, research methods, transferrable skills and supervising doctoral studies, developed by leading academics and experts across the globe. HDR students can now access the program by signing up with their Flinders email address. Read more >

Brand new HDR Online Induction

The HDR Online Induction is part of the mandatory induction process as a HDR student. It introduces new students to the policies and procedures, regulations, processes and resources available to them, helping students get off to the best start to their candidature. We have added a number of new resources and online training modules to the induction, as well as a brand new HDR New Students website stepping students through the HDR enrolment process. Explore the Induction >

New Foreign Interactions Policy

Interactions with foreign individuals, groups or entities are a welcome and important part of University life and integral to the success of Flinders University’s teaching, learning and research activities.However, with foreign interactions comes the risk of foreign interference as universities can become targets for foreign actors seeking to act against Australia’s national interest The University has a new Foreign Interactions Policy that all HDR students and supervisors need to be aware of. Read more >

Reading Zone

Introducing Libraries SA Digital

Need time-out from study? Take a break with audio and eBooks from Public Libraries SA Digital via their apps on your device. It’s free to join and easy to download the apps for all South Australia based students! Read more >>

Upcoming Development Opportunities

9 Feb 2022 - Getting started with your HDR: REST & Inspire
10 Feb 2022 - Thesis Writing Discussion Group
24 Feb 2022 - Human research ethics - information session
25 Feb 2022 - How to use the Ethics Online application system

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, Industry Engagement
HDR Cotutelle - All Cotutelle related inquiries

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

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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