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HDR in Focus

PhD student, Amy Bromley from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, recently submitted her thesis and received outstanding results from the examiners. We asked Amy to share what the most enjoyable and hardest part of the journey was, why the topic of research was important and what the future holds. Read more >

Matthew Firth, PhD student from the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences received outstanding results on his recently submitted thesis which examined the thirteenth-century Sagas of Icelanders. We asked Matthew to share how the journey started to a PhD, his exciting research and advice to fellow PhD students. Read more >

Did you miss our recent HDR Completions Workshop? This workshop assists HDR students in their final 6 months of candidature to complete their thesis. It presents students with practical skills and strategies to assist in the writing process and outlines submission processes and requirements. To review the thesis submission and examination information and watch a recording of the Completions Workshop, click here >

Congratulations!

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! To view thesis title and viewable copy click here >

Valentina Bertotti (EPSW)
Amy Bromley (EPSW)
Roxana Diamond (EPSW)
Matthew Firth (HASS)
Chad Han (NHS)

Matt Jellicoe (SE)
Christina Mammone (HASS)
Anne Pillman (SE)
Craig Westell (HASS)

What's New?

IMPORTANT DATES FOR DECEMBER GRADUATION

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

Wed 16 Nov - Final day for students to upload thesis amendments into Inspire
Wed 23 Nov - Final day for supervisors to approve thesis amendments in Inspire
Tues 13 Dec - University Conferral (Students who have completed the requirements for their degree will be automatically conferred on this date)
Tues 20 Dec - Graduation ceremonies commence

Students should monitor their Flinders email. Eligible students will be emailed information about graduation and will be required to register their attendance. For further information please view the graduations website.

UPDATED PROCESS
FOR HDR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL APPLICATIONS

International travel to destinations the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade deem as the following levels can now be approved on a reduced application form by the student's Principal Supervisor (or Associate Supervisor if the Principal is unavailable)
- Level 1 - Exercise normal safety precautions
- Level 2 - Exercise a high degree of caution

The following still require Principal Supervisor, College HDR Coordinator and College Vice-President and Executive Dean (VPED) approval. Level 4 destinations also require approval by the Vice-Chancellor; however, it is unlikely that request to travel to Level 4 countries will be approved.
- Level 3 - Reconsider your need to travel
- Level 4 - Do not travel

The updated forms will be available by next week on the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student COVID-19 information page. HDR travel enquiries should be directed to HDR.progression@flinders.edu.au

PLAYFORD TRUST 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS - NOW OPEN

Each year the Playford Trust offers two PhD scholarships for students planning to carry out research in its priority areas. The scholarships are valued at $17,500 and are paid at the rate of $5000 per annum for three-and-a-half years. The scholarships are intended to supplement an existing Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship (RTPS) or similar institutional PhD stipend scholarship. Students must be undertaking their research the priority areas for the trust (listed here). Students must be commencing their PhD in the year of the scholarship or have commenced their PhD no earlier than August of the preceding year. Applications are now open and will close on Friday 20 January 2023. Read more>

DATA MANAGEMENT PLANNER NOW AVAILABLE

To help researchers meet their requirements of ACRCR and grant funding, we now have available an online Data Management Planner, taking the guess work out of storing and managing data and having 100% control. The planner is specifically designed from input received from our Researchers at Flinders and ensures compliance with the ACRCR and grant funded obligations along with minimizing data loss and enabling cyber protection. The DMP is available in ServiceOne under 'Research Services'. Read more >

ABS DATASETS AND CENSUS 2021

The Australian Bureau of Statistics/Universities Australia agreement allows researchers from our university to apply for free of charge access to various confidentialised datasets. With initial information about the results of Census 2021 released in June second wave of the latest Census data followed in October to include topics covering employment and location-based variables. The latest Census data adds to the vast array of ABS datasets available to our researchers. Read more >

INFORMATION SESSION ON HUMAN RESEARCH ETHICS

This session will provide researchers, including HDR students, with valuable information about human research ethics processes. It will cover ethics concepts, when you need to apply for approval, important regulations and guidelines and the application process. The next session will be held on Friday 2 December online. Enrol here >

Mind Yourself

CREATE YOUR OWN SELF-COMPASSION SCRIPT

Failure and setbacks are inevitable. How we talk to ourselves in those moments can influence how we cope with them. Developing a self-compassion script can assist us in talking to ourselves in a kinder and more helpful way. In this post, learn how to write your own self-compassion script. Read more >

WHAT IF MY SELF-CARE ROUTINE ISN'T WORKING?

The idea of self-care seems simple on the surface. Do things to be healthier and happier. But its more complex than that and in this post, Dr Gareth Furber from Health Counselling and Disability Services explores some of the nuances of what to do when our self-care routines don’t seem to be working well. Read more >

Upcoming Development Opportunities

Tue 8 Nov - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Longitudinal Data Analysis
Thu 10 Nov - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Categorical Data Analysis
Fri 11 Nov - Benchmarking your research career - tools and techniques
Fr1 11 Nov - Word - Formatting & Styles
Tue 15 Nov - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Correlation
Wed 16 Nov - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Multiple Regression
Thu 17 Nov - IBM SPSS - Intermediate: Logistic Regression and Survival Analysis
Thu 17 Nov - Thesis Writing Discussion Group
Thu 17 Nov - Promoting publications and building a research brand
Thu 17 Nov - HDR Supervision: Working with STEM PhD students at different stages
Tue 22 Nov - IBM SPSS - Advanced: Structural Equation Modelling using AMOS
Thu 24 Nov - IBM SPSS - Advanced: Scale Development
Tue 29 Nov - IBM SPSS - Advanced: Linear Mixed Models
Fri 30 Nov - Research Data Management
Thu 1 Dec - Human research ethics - information session
Thu 1 Dec - IBM SPSS - Advanced: Longitudinal Data Analysis
Wed 7 Dec - IBM SPSS - Advanced: Complex Sample Survey Design
Thu 8 Dec - IBM SPSS - Advanced: Programming in IBM SPSS
Thu 8 Dec - Where can I publish? Selecting a journal for your article
Thu 8 Dec - Research Integrity
Tue 13 Dec - Research Data Management
Thu 15 Dec - Thesis Writing Discussion Group

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, Register of HDR Supervisors
HDR E ngagement - 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

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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