Candidate support

Meet our new Research Training Coordinator

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The Office of Graduate Research is delighted to welcome our newest team member, Annette Messell. Annette has stepped into the position of Research Training Coordinator, recently vacated by Arif Khan. She will also be working in this shared role as part of the Library team. Annette will be conducting a number of our writing workshops and our Shut Up & Write and Writing Bootcamps.   She will also be working with the HDR Support team on the ongoing review and development of our training resources. We look forward to working with her and all the fresh ideas that she brings to the role.

Meet Annette (and Mickey)!

Hello everyone! My name is Annette, and I am new to Charles Sturt as Research Training Coordinator. I have worked in academic libraries at universities for almost 10 years. I am passionate about helping students on their research journey and look forward to meeting all of you soon. When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my rescue greyhound Mickey.

School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences- HDR Symposium

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The School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences, within the Faculty of Science and Health, successfully hosted its first HDR Symposium on 27 June, centred around the themes of Excellence, Support, and Collaboration. The event brought together 46 participants and showcased 22 high-quality presentations, offering a dynamic platform for HDR students to highlight their research achievements. The symposium was exceptionally well received, with evaluation feedback highlighting its value as a forum for academic exchange, peer learning, and constructive feedback. The event also fostered meaningful connections between HDR candidates and academic staff, strengthening a culture of support, collaboration, and scholarly exchange within the School.

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Congratulations to Luke Mark, Louise Wells, Ann-Marie Brown, Deborah Magee, Janna Taylor, Alicia Carey, Ash Gallagher, and Stella Lee, the recipients of the Excellence in Presentation Award across the categories of Senior and Early Researcher Groups, Research Concept, and HDR Students’ Choice.

If your School, Institute or Centre is hosting events like these we’d love to hear about them! Send us an email at HDR-Support@csu.edu.au

HDR ‘Ask Me Anything’ Online Drop-in is back from July1

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After a short break our fortnightly online HDR ‘Ask Me Anything’ (HDR-AMA) drop-in sessions, hosted by our Office of Graduate Research Candidate Management and HDR Support teams will be resuming from July 1. It will be held fortnightly on Tuesdays from 12.30-1.00.
If you have questions about your enrolment, scholarship, operating funds, supervision, probation or other milestones, thesis submission, graduation, training, connecting with other HDRs, DocFest, 3MT or pretty much anything to do with your HDR program, or where to find support resources, we will do our best to provide you with the information you need.
We may not have all the answers, but we will be able to get back to you if we don’t or direct you to someone who will be able to assist you.

Even if you don’t have a question, you can come along and hear what others are asking about.

Upcoming HDR-AMA drop-in dates. (All sessions are from 12.30-1.00 AEST)

Tuesday 29th July                 Zoom link  https://charlessturt.zoom.us/j/69956953291

Tuesday 12th August            Zoom link  https://charlessturt.zoom.us/j/69956953291

Tuesday 26th August           Zoom link  https://charlessturt.zoom.us/j/69956953291

Note: These sessions are not intended to provide specific research or academic guidance or advice or to manage confidential matters, complaints or grievance reports. If you have concerns of this nature, we will be happy to direct you to the appropriate support, or email graduateresearch@csu.edu.au.

IDAHOBIT is coming up on May 17th

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In acknowledgement of this day – and the experience of our LGBTQIA+ students and staff we are hosting a panel discussion

🏳️‍🌈 Theme: the LGBTQIA+ student experience at Charles Sturt University

🗓️ Date: Thursday 22nd May – please download the calendar invite here

🕕 Time: 2pm – 3pm

🎟️ Register: it would be great if you could register your attendance here

🗓️The significance of May 17

On May 17th, 1990, the world health organisation declassified homosexuality as a disease Read more

Ask Me Anything @ DocFest – it’s anonymous!

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Do you have a question or concern about your research or any aspect of your HDR course that you haven’t quite had the courage to ask? Or maybe you want a second opinion? Chances are if you do, others will also have the same questions.

Back by popular demand at DocFest this year is our AMA panel of Faculty Sub Deans, experienced supervisors and professional staff to answer your questions which you can now submit anonymously.

Just click HERE and submit your question and we’ll ask it for you on the day!
Don’t forget to zoom in  to DocFest on Tuesday 27 May 1.45-2.45pm to hear the answers.

 

Ever heard of Country University Study Hubs?

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Looking for a change of scenery or some study resources?
Country University Study Hubs are there for you!
Charles Sturt is supporting students in regional areas through partnerships with the Country University Study Hubs Network across Australia. Hubs offer university standard spaces for you to focus and achieve your learning potential.
The facilities offer:

  • highspeed internet access,
  • printing, and
  • academic support.

The support is free and accessible from 7am til midnight, with some Hubs being accessible 24 hours a day.

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HDR ‘Ask Me Anything’ Online Drop-in

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As a new initiative, in Session 1 we are trialing fortnightly online HDR ‘Ask Me Anything’ (HDR-AMA) drop-in sessions, hosted by our Office of Graduate Research Candidate Management and HDR Support teams.
If you have questions about your enrolment, scholarship, operating funds, supervision, probation or other milestones, thesis submission, graduation, training, connecting with other HDRs, DocFest, 3MT or pretty much anything to do with your HDR program, or where to find support resources, we will do our best to provide you with the information you need.
We may not have all the answers, but we will be able to get back to you if we don’t or direct you to someone who will. Read more

Join one of our regular Writing Groups

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Research and Write

Setting aside regular time to write or do your research work with others is a proven method to get results and meet your writing goals.  Sometimes it can be tricky to prioritise that time and joining a group where you write with others can really help.

Research & Write! sessions are blocks of time you can set aside for any task big or small to do with your research. Come for as long or as short a time as you can spare. We’d love to see you there.

 Two 3-hour sessions each week!
Research & Write! sessions are on:

  • Mondays 12:00 – 3:00 pm (AEST)
  • Fridays 9.30am -12.30pm (AEST)

JOIN A WRITING GROUP 

 

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GREAT Online modules for HDR now available to all HDR candidates

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We’re excited to introduce the Graduate Research Enhancement and Academic Training (GREAT) online modules — a valuable resource designed to support all HDR candidates at Charles Sturt University. This essential resource will guide you through every stage of your candidature, from starting out to submitting your thesis.

What do the modules offer?

This training was co-designed with current HDR candidates and staff across the University. The result is a tailored suite of eight accessible online modules targeted at key stages of the HDR research journey:

  • Navigating Your Research Journey: Understand milestones, policies, and challenges throughout your HDR candidature.
  • Being a Responsible Researcher: Learn research ethics, academic integrity, intellectual property, and practical steps for preparing ethics applications.
  • Working with Your Supervisor: Build effective relationships, set realistic expectations, and navigate feedback and challenges.
  • Reviewing the Literature: Master strategies for finding, evaluating, and critically appraising literature for your review.
  • Writing Your Thesis: Get step-by-step guidance on thesis structure, drafting chapters, and preparing for submission.
  • Communicating Your Research: Explore publishing options, understand copyright, and share your findings with wider audiences.
  • Planning Your Career: Identify career pathways, network with professionals, and prepare compelling resumes and interview strategies.
  • Wellbeing & Balanced Researcher: Develop resilience, balance commitments, and promote personal and professional wellbeing throughout your journey.

As an HDR candidate, you are automatically enrolled in the Brightspace site. The GREAT modules sit alongside a range of resources for HDR Candidates and their supervisors. Visit the Research Hub ‘HDR Candidates’ tab and explore! There is also a new HDR-Training Brightspace site for you.

Get started today and set yourself up for a successful candidature!

For any issues or suggestions, please email: HDR-Support@csu.edu.au

Research and writing support for HDR candidates with Research Central

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Are you looking to fast track your research in 2025 with the support of Research Central?

Places now available for HDR candidates at all stages of candidature to join the very popular research support and academic writing program, Research Central.

Research Central (Adroit) is an externally provided online community of practice for HDR Candidates from universities across Australia focusing on connection, motivation, accountability and mindset. Research Central provides access to masterclasses and resources on thesis writing, data collection and analysis, productivity, and much more.

One valuable inclusion is the weekly “Ask me anything” sessions with experienced expert moderators.

Each Term (11-week blocks) Charles Sturt offers limited ‘seats’ in Research Central for our HDR candidates. Participants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the wide range of resources, workshops and writing groups available while they have access.

Places for Term 1 commencing Tuesday 4th February are now open (see the weekly schedule below). Read more

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