A monthly newsletter keeping our HDR community informed and connected.

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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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Important Dates for December Graduation Ceremonies 

Students who have received their examiner's results and would like to attend the December graduation please note the following important dates:

• 6 November - Final day for students to upload thesis amendments into Inspire
• 9 November - Final day for supervisors to approve thesis amendments in Inspire
• 21 November - Final day for OGR to complete students in Student Management (and to have student name in graduation booklet)
• 30 November - University Conferral (students who have completed the requirements for their degree on or before the 30 November will be automatically conferred on this date). 
• 14-15 December - Graduation ceremonies

Eligible students will be emailed information about graduation and will be required to register their attendance. If not conferred in time students will be invited to the April ceremony (with an exception made for international students). Domestic students who are only able to attend the December ceremony can contact the Graduation Office to discuss their circumstances.

2023 CBGL and CHASS HDR Spring Conference 

The Spring Conference will be taking place next week on Tuesday 7 November. The event is designed to provide Higher Degree Research and Honours students with the opportunity to showcase research and innovations in a supportive environment, build presentation skills, participate in HDR milestones and connect with research scholars across colleges and disciplines. The Dean of Graduate Research, Professor Tim Cavagnaro will be a panellist in the afternoon session on 'Collaborating with Communities and Stakeholders and Co-Designing your Research for Impact'. 

Imposter Syndrome Workshop Recording

Did you miss the workshop on Imposter Syndrome? The session will explain why high performing people often doubt their abilities and find it hard to enjoy their successes. It will also show the links to perfectionism and self-handicapping strategies such as procrastination, avoidance and over commitment. Click the link below to watch (and use password %6hY1Mi6)

2023 Fearless Research Publication now available 

The 2023 edition of the University's flagship research promotion publication Fearless Research has been released. The stories are an opportunity to immerse yourself in some of the innovative work being undertaken by Flinders University’s researchers, who are changing lives and improving the world.

Scholarship Opportunity for Masters Students

The John Crampton Travelling Scholarship provides an exciting opportunity for students who have completed an Honours or Masters by Research degree and are looking to study overseas in 2024. These scholarships are open to graduates from any Australian University and provide support towards a living allowance (up to $25,000 p.a.), tuition fees (up to $25,000 p.a.) and/or travel to their study destination for students studying Architecture, Engineering, Fine Arts (Music excluded) or Classical Antiquity. Applications are open until Friday 10 November 2023. 

Udemy Online Learning Platform

The Office of Graduate Research is happy to announce that we have partnered with Udemy, on online learning platform with over 24,000 online courses. Udemy's mission is to create new possibilities for people and organizations everywhere by connecting them to the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a changing world. Fueled by the Udemy marketplace, Udemy Business helps institutions identify and deliver the relevant training and development to their students. Over the coming weeks, you will hear more about Udemy, how it integrates with REST and what learning and development is available to you. Stayed tuned!

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Library Induction for new HDR students and Researchers

Are you new to Flinders University? Flinders University Library is committed to providing resources, and support during your research journey. There are two upcoming sessions on Wednesday 15 November (Library) and Friday 15 December (online) which will provide you with a brief overview of library resources available and an opportunity for you to enhance your ORCID and your ResearchNow profile.

The Power of Visual Storytelling: How to Share your Research Through Videos

This training on Tuesday 21 November (10am, Library) will equip you with solid multi-media skills that enable proficient communication of your messages through the medium of video. Guided by Dr Tullio Rossi from Animate Your Science, participants will learn how to craft a compelling research narrative and produce engaging videos using simple and accessible software.

Social Media for Researchers

Social media can be an excellent tool for researchers to promote their research and share it with a wider audience.  In this session, on Wednesday 8 November (10.30am online) Karen Ashford - Director, Media and Communications and Simone Palmrose, Social Media and Digital Marketing Coordinator will give an overview of different social media platforms and discuss how to harness social media to promote your research. 

More Opportunities 

• Tues 7 Nov    -   2023 CBGL and CHASS HDR Spring Conference

• Tues 7 Nov    -   IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Correlation

• Wed 8 Nov    -    IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Multiple Regression

• Wed 8 Nov    -    Creating a Research Profile

• Wed 8 Nov    -    Social Media for Researchers

• Thurs 9 Nov   -   How do I comply with the open access policy for research

• Thurs 9 Nov   -   IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Logistic Regression and Survival Analysis

• Thurs 9 Nov   -   Where are the self-correcting mechanisms in science?

• Tues 14 Nov   -  Understanding and Using your Research Metrics

• Wed 15 Nov   -   IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Missing Data Analysis

• Wed 15 Nov   -   Library Induction for new HDR students and researchers 

• Tues 21 Nov   -  The Power of Visual Storytelling: How to Share your Research Through Videos

• Tues 21 Nov   -  IBM SPSS - Advanced: Structural Equation Modelling using AMOS

• Tues 21 Nov   -  How to create a Data Management Plan (DMP) for your research project

• Wed 22 Nov   -   How do I comply with the open access policy for research

• Thurs 23 Nov  - IBM SPSS - Advanced: Scale Development

• Thurs 23 Nov  - From research plan to research proposal – addressing MRFF priorities in grant applications

• Thurs 26 Nov  - Making your research data openly available using Flinders Repository of Open Access Datasets (ROADS) 

• Tues 28 Nov   -  IBM SPSS - Advanced: Linear Mixed Models

• Thurs 30 Nov  -  Thesis Writing Discussion Group

• Thurs 30 Nov   - IBM SPSS - Advanced: Longitudinal Data Analysis - Mixed and Latent Variable Growth Curve Models

• Thurs 30 Nov  -  Media training for researchers with the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC)

• Thurs 30 Nov  -  Research Integrity Information Session

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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