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HDR Update
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In this issue
- ANU 3 Minute Thesis Competition
- Development opportunities for HDR candidates
- Scholarships and Programs
- Roll of Honour
- News from around ANU
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Welcome note
Welcome again to the latest HDR Update. We are fast coming up to spring and have already had a taste of the warmer weather (followed in Canberra fashion by some really cold days). I do hope though that you are able to take advantage of the increasingly longer days and less chilly mornings!
A lot has been happening since I last wrote. It has been two years since the landmark AHRC Report on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment, and it is important to reflect, as the VC has, that there is still work to be done to ensure that every person can feel safe and respected. You may also have read about the new ANU Master Plan, and the announcement that The Hon Julie Bishop will take over as Chancellor from 1 January 2020. Early last month I joined in the Senior Management Group Retreat where the University leadership discussed some of the pressing questions of the day that affect the entire ANU.
This is the time of the year however when it is our higher degree research that is showcased to the world. By the time you read this, the ANU Three Minute Thesis (3MT) will be only days away. If you haven’t been to the ANU Final before I would definitely encourage you to go, as it is not only a great occasion (the largest final in the world), but more importantly a wonderful opportunity to share research. I hope to see you there. |
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Associate Professor Ann Evans
Interim Dean HDR
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Three Minute Thesis Final #ANU3MT
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ANU is proud to host the largest 3MT final in the world. Join us for a night of smart entertainment at 6pm on Wednesday 4 September. On the night, eleven finalists will wow you and the judges for the #ANU3MT 2019 crown. We sold out of tickets last year – get your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
If you have any questions about the #ANU3MT, please email researchtraining@anu.edu.au
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From Research Skills and Training
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September |
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| Pomodoro Breaks – a professional development snack in your coffee break |
Pomodoro Breaks are designed to give you bite-sized morsels of useful information while you are enjoying a coffee break from your studies. Each topic will run over a few days, and we'll invite you to join the conversation. The September Pomodoro Break course Is your thesis good enough? Examination and the PhD will will identify what examiners expect to see in your thesis and how you can make it easy for them to understand that you meet the requirements for the degree. The course will run over a week, 23-27 September. Please register your interest by 19 September 2019. For more information and any questions, contact Dr Cally Guerin. |
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Other Development Opportunities
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September |
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Scholarships and Programs
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| Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates |
| The Australian Academy of Science invites nominations from HDR students to attend the 70th Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates to be held in Lindau, Germany, 28 June - 3 July 2020. More details and to apply visit this website. |
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| Central Domestic Scholarship Round |
| Applications for domestic Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships will close on 31 October 2019. If you are currently studying you can still apply. Please contact your ANU College for further information on eligibility and advice. |
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| Travel to the National Institutes of Health, USA |
| The Australian Academy of Science is currently calling for expressions of interest from a junior scientist to travel to the National Institutes of Health in the USA in 2020. Applicants are expected to be undertaking a PhD at the time of travel. The deadline is 13 September 2019. Please check the Australian Academy of Science website for eligibility and terms of award. |
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| Research to Impact Innovation Fellowship |
| Are you near the end of your PhD degree and wondering 'what next?'. The Research to Impact Innovation Fellowship is a competitive program providing researchers who have just submitted their PhD thesis with a living stipend for up to 6 months. Find out more here. |
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| Westpac postgraduate scholarship targets tomorrow’s leaders |
Applications are now open for 2020 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships, a postgraduate scholarship program with a difference. Focused on developing leadership potential, the program supports individuals with the drive and ideas to help shape a better future through their work and studies. Valued up to $120,000 over 2-3 years. If you’re commencing a PhD or Masters by Course work in 2020 apply before 4 September 2019. Apply today or nominate someone who may be interested. |
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From the Thesis Whisperer
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Roll of Honour
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Warm congratulations to these following students who have been recently approved to graduate from their PhD or MPhil. Well done all! |
| Name |
Program |
ANU College |
| Gürol Baba |
MPhil |
CASS |
| Hannah Lorna Delchau |
PhD |
CHM |
| Jie Zhao |
PhD |
COS |
| Lei Wang |
PhD |
COS |
| Li Liu |
PhD |
COS |
| Matthew James Burgess Stephenson |
PhD |
CECS |
| Michael Anenburg |
PhD |
COS |
| Mithun Chamikara Mahawaththage Don |
PhD |
COS |
| Mohmmed Alotiby |
PhD |
COS |
| Panittra Ninpanit |
PhD |
CAP |
| Ram Prasad Ghimire |
PhD |
CASS |
| Robert Lazarus |
PhD |
CASS |
| Supanimit Chiampanichayakul |
PhD |
COS |
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News
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Graduate Research Office |
Thank you to those who have completed the 2019 Researcher end-user engagement form. The form was sent to you by email and will be available to complete until CoB on Friday, 6 September 2019. To go into the draw for one of 10 $50 Dendy Cinema eGift cards, you will need to complete the form by this date. For assistance please contact gro@anu.edu.au
The Graduate Research Office is now administering Thesis Access Restrictions. Candidates must make an application for Thesis Access Restrictions using the HDR Milestone Reporting eForm – Notification of Intent to Submit (NOI). For further information please see the detailed guide to the Notification of Intent to Submit Video and the Procedure. If you have any questions, please contact – HDR.Examinations@anu.edu.au |
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Library |
The Law Library will be closed from 31 August to 15 September due to planned electrical work. We apologise for the inconvenience.
EndNote X9 reference management software is available on all Information Commons computers at ANU. It is also available for free download to personal devices by ANU staff and students. Go to the EndNote Wattle site and enrol to receive download instructions. |
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Postgraduate & Research Students' Association (PARSA)
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Want to avoid the distractions and get more effective writing done? Look no further! PARSA Shut Up and Write sessions is for you to get together on a regular basis and focus on short, intense bursts of productive writing in a supportive environment, using the Pomodoro technique. Sessions run across 5-days a week with healthy meals and trained facilitators. For the schedule and registrations visit this link. |
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