HDR News is a bi-monthly newsletter for higher degree researchers.
Strategic publishing toolkit available
The Library has released a new toolkit which identifies three steps you should go through as you develop your approach to strategic publishing.
Museum secrets to be revealed
More than 70 per cent of objects in the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s opening exhibitions have not been displayed publicly for at least 20 years. Dr Craig Barker describes seven items coming out of long-term storage.
Researchers encouraged to collaborate with industry
Eleven University of Sydney individuals and groups have been named as Eureka Prize finalists in recognition of their excellent scientific research, leadership and engagement.
Research opportunities and support
Sydney Southeast Asia Centre postgraduate retreat
HDRs researching Southeast Asia are invited to attend our annual postgraduate retreat. This year’s retreat will again be dedicated to writing, designed to provide you with some much-needed company and motivation to continue with your research in what has been a challenging year.
Australian Postgraduate Research Intern program
APR.Intern is Australia’s only not-for-profit PhD internship program that spans across all sectors, disciplines and universities. They connect PhD students to industry through internships which offer a new opportunity for research projects.
Career skills webinars run from 30 October to 13 November, on research degree career options, job search & networking, writing resumes for academia & industry, addressing selection criteria, and interview skills. You can also book a 20-minute Zoom or phone careers consult.
Learning Centre
Need to develop your skills in writing a literature review? Register for an upcoming workshop with the Learning Centre to help you with strategies for structuring your review, and synthesising and evaluating the literature.
Sydney Informatics Hub
Expand your data skills with workshops and training in data science, statistics, programming, bioinformatics, research computing, and research data management.
Publishing in high impact journals: strategies and advice
Register for a webinar on 28 October to join Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Duncan Ivison, Associate Professor Gwenaelle Proust and Dr Yi-Sheng (Eason) Chen as they share their insights and advice.
The Digital Research Cafe series brings you tips for using the University's digital tools for managing your research data in the time it takes for a hot beverage. It is brought to you by the Research Data Consulting team at Sydney Informatics Hub.
Your studies
Research Period 4 began on 1 October and concludes on 31 December. Make sure you make any changes you need to before the 31 October census date.
A reminder to complete the new COVID-19 Student Safety and Wellbeing Resource, available on Canvas. This interactive module aims to equip you with the latest information to protect yourself and keep safe as we continue to adjust to life and study during a global pandemic.
Interested HDR students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with three new guides supporting the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, released by the NHMRC and ARC.
Stay connected
HDR Liaison Committee Members for 2020-2021
Congratulations to new members of the Committee, which is heading into its second year. Find out more in the HDR Liaison Committee Yammer Group.
Join the conversation
Connect and communicate with other HDRs via the HDR Students Yammer Group. Latest updates, including workshops and scholarship opportunities are also posted in the group.
