Staying in the Loop

A monthly newsletter keeping our
HDR community informed and connected.

HDR in Focus

We are delighted to welcome international scholar, Laura Menabò to Flinders University. Laura is visiting from the University of Bologna and will support Dr Grace Skrzypiec and Professor Phillip Slee on their cyberbullying and online antibullying training research projects. Read more >>

Completing a Master of Audiology was just the beginning for international Flinders student Boaz Mui. A passion for exploring treatments for the often debilitating hearing condition tinnitus led this dedicated international student to continue his research journey with Flinders. Read more >>

Celebrating success of our PhD students - Emma Milanese, CEPSW is supported by the Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation to improve quality of life through sports; and Demi Georgiou, CMPH is recognised for her work and awarded a 2022 Healthy Development Adelaide and Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation PhD Excellence Award. Read more >>

What's New?

Update your Details

As we begin a new semester please ensure your contact details, such as address, phone and email are up to date so you don’t miss any important communication. You can update your information in the My Details area in the Student System. If you need to change any other personal information but unable to in the My Details section, please visit or contact Flinders Connect.

New Authorship of Research Output Procedures

The Authorship for Research Output Procedures has been updated. This policy outlines the University’s requirements for attributing authorship of research outputs and for acknowledging contributors and collaborators to research outputs. It ensures that all parties understand their responsibilities and obligations for attributing authorship and ensuring that those who make a significant intellectual or scholarly contribution are appropriately acknowledged. The new procedures have replaced the previous Authorship Policy. Read more >>

Adoption of Covid-19 Student Vaccination Policy

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) wrote to all students on 18 February 2022 to advise that a Student Vaccination Policy will now be adopted and implemented, effective Monday 28 February, subject to some minor modifications and amendments arising from the staff consultation. All students are required to sign a declaration through their FLO site, to confirm that they will adhere to the policy. Please familiarise yourself with the policy and requirements, and review the FAQs page for further details. Read more >>

2022 Graduation Ceremonies

The 2022 graduation ceremonies will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on the dates below. Details of specific college/course ceremony date and times for the May graduation ceremonies will advised in due course. All eligible graduates will be emailed further details as soon as these are available. Read more >>

Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May 2022
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 December 2022

Mind Yourself

Mindfulness for Academic Success - April Program

This innovative face to face program offered by the Health, Counselling and Disability Service aims to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, stop procrastinating, communicate more effectively, and study more efficiently. It runs for 5 weeks from 27 April and places are limited. Read more >>

Online Program for Overcoming Procrastination

Register for Studyology, 5 week free program run by the Health, Counselling and Disability Service to teach you the psychological skills necessary to develop a positive relationship with your studies. You can also review session recordings if you're unable to attend. The program will be run online from 28 April to 26 May and again from 4 August to 1 September. Read more >>

Brain Ponderings from a Counsellor

Be prepared for life’s ups and downs. Find out about how to be more flexible, resilient and adaptable from a counsellor, and read about the 6 C’s of coping. Read more >>

Upcoming Development Opportunities

8 Mar 2022 Excel in collaboration skills
10 Mar 2022 Thesis Writing Discussion Group
16 Mar 2022 IBM SPSS – Introduction
17 Mar 2022 Introduction to Statistical Analysis
17 Mar 2022 Horizon ReadyGrad Workshop: Goal Setting and Time Management
23 Mar 2022 IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Exploring Your Data
23 Mar 2022 Horizon ReadyGrad Workshop: Managing Stress, Balance & Wellness
23 Mar 2022 Research Integrity
24 Mar 2022 IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Categorical Data Analysis
29 Mar 2022 IBM SPSS - Intermediate: T-tests and non-parametric equivalents
30 Mar 2022 IBM SPSS - Intermediate: ANOVAs and non-parametric equivalents
30 Mar 2022 Intellectual property for researchers

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 E ngagement - All Engagement, Industry and 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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