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A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.
W H A T ' S N E W
HDR Student Induction
The HDR Induction Seminar was held on 4 September and covered essential tips for getting your candidature off to a strong start, with insights from the Dean of Graduate Research and the OGR team. If you missed it, a recording and slides will be available via the HDR Online Induction FLO site from 9 September.
Better U Wellbeing Week (7-11 Sept)
Wellbeing Week is your chance to pause, recharge and prioritise your wellbeing. Join us for a range of events, activities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing — all brought to you by BetterU. Come along, take a break and find ways to help you feel your best!
SALHN Research Week (14-18 Sept)
Research Week at SALHN is an exciting week that provides an opportunity to showcase precinct excellence and in innovation and research, celebrate our achievements, and connect with key national and international experts through keynote sessions. Some of the highlights of the 2026 program include:
- Opening with Country, the first session while highlight the South Australian Aboriginal Health Research Accord update and what can be done to close the gap in health and medical research,
- “FMC 50: What was it really like? Research in the early days” will include presentations from past researchers,
- A panel will bring innovative, local leaders from Health, Academia and Industry to talk about “Engineering the Future of Healthcare”.
- The third annual Nursing and Midwifery Research Symposium “From Bedside to Breakthrough - Every nurse. Every midwife. Every idea counts”.
- 80 rapid-fire oral presentations or posters presented across the week highlighting the exceptional breadth of research and innovation at SALHN, and with our partners.
Libkey Nomad & BrowZine
Found the perfect article, then hit a paywall? A login screen? LibKey Nomad skips that. It's a browser extension that works across the web, including Google Scholar, publisher sites and databases (like PubMed), unlocking full-text articles the Library already subscribes to. It also now works inside AI chat tools like ChatGPT. Just ask the AI to provide DOIs (digital object identifiers), and LibKey Nomad will provide a link to the articles in your chat.
2026 December Graduations
For HDR students aiming to attend December Graduation, please view the blog post and take note of critical deadline dates, information on registering, thesis amendments and submission to the library. For any queries please reach out to the HDR Exams Team.
Have you set up your ORCID and checked your Scopus Author ID?
Building your research profile early in your candidature can help increase the visibility of your research and make it easier for others to find and cite your work. All HDR students have access to a ResearchNow profile, where you can showcase your research and professional activities.
Free Mental Health First Aid Training
Book your place to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider in 2026! The 2-day practical course and the Blended – online & 4 hour in person workshop course are accredited educational courses that will equip you with the skills to understand mental health issues and help others. Flinders is offering this sought-after accreditation to currently enrolled students for free, funded through our Students Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). Spots are still available for the course on Thurs 5 November and for the 2 day course on 23/30 September.
Attention Field Researchers - We Want to Hear From You!
If you or your team conduct field work, we’d love your input. Since April, FieldMark has been available to all Flinders researchers and HDR Students. FieldMark is a secure, purpose‑built application designed to capture research data accurately in the field, even in remote or low‑connectivity environments. Many researchers joined our April training sessions and have already begun creating notebooks in FieldMark. Now, the creators of FieldMark are keen to run a hands‑on workshop to help you get even more out of the tool and to support anyone who needs help getting started.
Whether you’re already using FieldMark or just beginning to explore it, we want to know what support would be most valuable to you. Please take a moment to complete this quick survey so we can tailor the upcoming workshop to your needs and help you feel confident using FieldMark.
Keen to dive into FieldMark on your own? Our central information hub has everything you need to get started with confidence. Click HERE to explore. For any further information, contact us at researchengagementsuccess@flinders.edu.au
H D R I N F O C U S
Self Care Mega Guide
Did you know there’s a Self‑Care Mega Guide designed specifically with PhD students in mind? Created by Gareth Furber in Health and Counselling, it brings together practical, evidence‑linked activities and advice to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing throughout this uniquely stressful and rewarding journey.
Student Support and Services Directory
Check out the Support Directory created by the Student Experience team - a campus‑wide guide to services across wellbeing, study, finance, careers, technology and more.
BetterU connects you with ideas, resources, programs, and support to enhance your physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.
U P C O M I N G W O R K S H O P S
HDR Thesis Writing Discussion Group
Friday, 18 September – 10:00-11:30
A space for HDR students to come together, share their research, ask questions, and exchange feedback. It’s a great way to learn about the research process, explore new methods, and connect with peers across disciplines and stages of candidature.
Facilitated by the HDR Education Coordinator, the group offers practical discussion on writing and research, plus opportunities to build connections across the university. The group meets every four weeks on Fridays from HDR Central, with the option to join in person or online. All HDR students are welcome, especially external and part time candidates looking to connect, learn and share with others.
Preparing for a career outside academia: workshop for HDR students and supervisors
Friday 11 September, 10.00-11:30am
Many PhD supervisors will have limited experience of careers beyond academia, and some may even have reservations about their students pursuing non-academic careers. In this workshop delivered by Sequitur Consulting, participants are introduced to a framework for how graduate researchers and supervisors can approach this conversation, and co-design candidature to support a move beyond academia. This workshop is relevant for both HDR students and supervisors.
Preparing for an HDR Industry Internship
Friday 9 October, 10:00-12:00pm
Starting an industry internship? This practical workshop will help you hit the ground running. Learn what to expect in a professional environment, how your PhD skills translate beyond academia, and how to make the most of your experience for future job opportunities.
Whether it’s your first step outside academia or you bring prior work experience, gain the strategies you need to succeed and stand out.
C O N T A C T U S
Dean of Graduate Research - Leadership, Policy, Strategy
HDR Admissions - Admissions, and Enrolments
HDR Progression - Milestones and Variations to Candidature
HDR Exams - Thesis Submission, Examinations and iThenticate for final thesis
Researcher Development - HDR student and supervisor development, REST and Induction
HDR Engagement - All Engagement, Industry and Cotutelle related inquiries
HDR Scholarships - Scholarship inquiries
HDR Student Representatives - For peer support.
Do you have any suggestions, feedback or concerns about your HDR services? Let us know via the Student Experience Idea Gateway Form