Graduate Research News
May - June 2022
By the time you read this we will already be half way through our week of DocFest and hopefully, if you haven't already joined one of the great sessions, you will do so before the week is out. You can see the full program of events here. There is no need to register - just use this link to join any session. The one link will get you into all sessions, all week, so you can easily pop in and out as you are able. We look forward to seeing you there!
We will be reviewing a number of the sessions in coming issues and recordings of the plenary sessions will be available soon. Email us at researcherdevelopment@csu.edu.au to request access.
The next issue of GR News will be published on 22nd June and contributions from staff and students are most welcome. We especially love to hear about any student achievements such as publications and appreciate any photos as well.
Please send them to RD@csu.edu.au by COB Monday 20 June.
Best wishes,
Jennifer and the ReD Team
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In this month's issue....
Candidate News
We acknowledge and welcome new candidates and celebrate those who have recently submitted their thesis or are set to graduate. Read more..
Share your research story on community radio
Researcher Development are working with our CSU community radio station 2MCE to produce a monthly program featuring the research of our graduate research candidates. Find out more and how you can participate here.
Fulbright Scholarships for Australian Candidates are now open
Read more...
University Research Grants and Wildlife Ecology Research Scholarship applications now open
Grant and scholarship applications now open. Find out more...
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Can we help you?
Find out about the support available to you here...
Researcher Development, Research Skills and Academic Writing Workshops
There is so much professional development and skills training on the Training Calendar for this year - start planning now. Check out what's coming up here...
Shut Up & Write!
Keep those writing muscles moving as the weather cools by joining a Shut Up & Write! session. Find out more...
New Facebook Group of Doctoral students studying by distance
This is an initiative of IDERN - find out more...
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Welcome to New Graduate Research Candidates!
Each issue we welcome new Graduate Research candidates and acknowledge the achievements of our current students. (Please note that this is based on reporting up to and including the 9th of the month)
Welcome to the following new candidates
We wish them every success as they begin their research journey and look forward to hearing about their research along the way.
Faculty of Arts & Education
Tracey Matthews School of Theology
Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
Dylan Warman School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering
Sonia Diab School of Business
Faculty of Science and Health
Ann-Marie Brown School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences
Thesis set for examination
Congratulations to the following candidates who have recently submitted their thesis for examination.
Faculty of Arts and Education
Sharon Crossett School of Social Work and Arts
Principal Supervisor: DR Ruth Bacchus
Thesis Title: Representations of young men in Young Adult dystopian fiction
Peter Woodward School of Theology
Principal Supervisor: Rev’d Cathy Thomson
Thesis Title: Can Preaching Move from 'Boring' to a Divine Encounter? Offering an Alternative Approach for Preaching
Faculty of Science and Health
Mitchell Kunnen School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Science
Principal Supervisor: Prof Rylee Dionigi
Thesis Title: Psychological readiness to return to sport after ACL reconstruction in elite and sub-elite rugby league and Australian rules football players
Helenna Mihailou School of Agriculture, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences
Principal Supervisor: Aspro Melanie Massaro
Thesis Title: Psychological readiness to return to sport after ACL reconstruction in elite and sub-elite rugby league and Australian rules football players
Approved to Graduate
Congratulations to the following candidates who have recently been approved to graduate and to their supervisors who have supported them on their journey.
Faculty of Arts and Education
Arif Khan School of Information and Communication
Principal Supervisors: Dr Asim Qayyum
Thesis Title: An Exploratory Prioritisation of Key Elements in Library and Information Science Practicum Supervision: a grounded theory approach
Muqeem Khan School of Social Work and Arts
Principal Supervisor: Prof Eleanor Gates-Stuart
Thesis Title: Enacting and Safeguarding Digital Intangible Heritage with Emerging Technologies and Speculative Design
Wendy De Luca School of Education
Principal Supervisor: Aspro Mary Anne Maclure Kennan
Thesis Title: Preparing the ethical soldier: A grounded theory of how a shared understanding of values contributes to the development of ethical practice of Australian Army Recruits
Congratulations to Jake Fountain- best student poster at Australian Biosecurity Symposium!
The SAEVS and Gulbali Institue PhD candidate, credit's his success with the advice and learnings he gained from attending the Researcher Development session- 'How to design and award winning research poster' run by Tullio Rossi.
There was excellent engagement from delegates at the conference and the only downside was my hoarse voice at the end of the day after discussing our findings with so many interested people.
The poster would have turned out VERY differently had I not participated in the session.
Jake and his research team will be attending an international conference in August where they will be presenting a number of posters. We wish them the very best.
Published anything lately?
If you have recently had an article published we would love to hear about it!
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Doctoral Research by Distance Facebook Group
*Please note this is not a CSU group
 The International Doctoral Research Network (IDERN) are launching a new Facebook group focused on doctoral research by distance - https://www.facebook.com/groups/doctoralresearchbydistance .
This is a space where doctoral researchers who are not based primarily on campus (for whatever reason and in whatever scenario - whether or not they are officially enrolled "by distance") can connect, ask questions, share ideas, build community, and celebrate all that is awesome and normal about being a "distance" doctoral researcher.
Group description:
This group is for anyone undertaking, considering undertaking, or interested in the experience of doctoral research by distance. Whether or not you're officially enrolled as a "distance" student, anyone engaging in off-campus, online, flexible, hybrid, cross-national or other related ways of working for either a portion or the whole of their doctoral enrolment is welcome here.
Members from all geographic contexts and all disciplines are welcome - this is a place to celebrate doing YOUR doctoral research YOUR way at YOUR time(s) and YOUR place(s).
In this group, you can connect with others on similar journeys; seek and offer advice within our community; learn from those who have gone before; and access useful resources, tools, and perspectives to support your doctoral journey.
Others who support, work with, or conduct research related to doctoral study are also able to join the group but must remember that the purpose of the group is to support doctoral students researching by distance.
The group is hosted by a team of researchers and doctoral supervisors with an interest in understanding, supporting, and advocating for those undertaking doctoral research by distance. This group is a safe space and members' contributions will not be used for research or other purposes without explicit permission. All prospective members must answer membership questions and agree to abide by the group rules.
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How about sharing your research story on community radio?
 The Researcher Development team are very excited to be working with the team at Radio 2MCE to produce a monthly program featuring the research stories of our graduate research candidates. On the third Thursday of the month at 5.30pm we will feature two interviews where researchers will be able to share their research and a little about their research story. Interviews will be recorded in advance via zoom so location and time zones are not an issue.
If this is something you would like to participate in please submit an Expression of Interest form and our team will be in touch to book an interview.
Listen to podcasts of our first two programs HERE
You can listen to the next program live at 2MCE on Thursday 16 June at 5:30pm
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Fulbright Scholarships for Australian Candidates are now open
Fulbright Australia offers scholarships to take you on an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at the forefront of your field, and experiencing life abroad in one of the most diverse and fascinating democracies. Our scholarships are available across all career stages, and all academic fields.
Which Fulbright category is right for you?
POSTGRADUATE — for postgraduate students undertaking their Australian PhD to conduct research in the U.S. for 4-10 months, OR for students to enrol in a U.S. graduate degree program (e.g. a Master’s) for up to two-years.
POSTDOCTORAL — for individuals (who have completed their PhD in the past 5 years, or are in the last year of completion) to undertake postdoctoral research in the U.S. for 3-10 months.
SCHOLAR — for academics (at Associate or full Professorial level) and mid-career professionals (with an undergraduate qualification and minimum 10 years work experience) to undertake research and/or training in the U.S. for 3-4 months.
Pre-recorded information session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl28b2nWWQ8
Applications close 6 July. Applications to Research Services by 22 June 2022.
See website for more info: www.fulbright.org.au
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University Research Grants and Wildlife Ecology Research Scholarships are open!
The Australian Wildlife Society University Research Grants are scholarships offered to honours
or postgraduate students at Australian universities. Each year, ten $3,000 grants are awarded to members of the Society. Student membership is free, and you can join online at: www.aws.org.au
Grants are available for research projects of direct relevance to the conservation of Australian
wildlife – flora or fauna. Grants may be used to purchase equipment and consumables, travel
expenses related to field research, or attend a conference where you present your work.
Applications close 31 May 2022.
Further information and details on how to apply can be found here.
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The HDR journey is a long and often challenging one and we are ready to support you along the way. Please reach out if we can help you. As well as your supervisors or Sub-Dean (Graduate Studies) there are several places you can go for help or support during your studies.
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Researcher Development, Research Skills
and Academic Writing Workshops
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Coming up this month on the Researcher Training Calendar
Did you know that most of the research training and workshop sessions for the whole of 2022 are already posted on the Researcher Training Calendar?
This is great news as it means you can use your Individual Development Plan to assess your research skills and identify any gaps, find the support or training you will need and plan ahead to make sure you are on top of things when you need to be.
Here's whats on offer this coming month! Just click on the session title to register
Shut Up & Write (live link)
Shut Up & Write sessions are held regularly on-line to help you focus your writing efforts in a supportive small group. These sessions: help your research writing to be more focused, efficient and effective; protect or ‘quarantine’ time for your research writing, away from distractions; build a sense of community around your writing; and help overcome procrastination and increase motivation. Mondays 10-12pm, Tuesdays 2-4pm, Wednesdays 10-12pm, Saturdays 2-5pm (fortnightly). No need to register, just pop this link as a reminder into your calendar - https://charlessturt.zoom.us/j/62521890840?pwd=aDFzYXMzTlY5cWJsbWw2OVVpSFZ5Zz09
31 May 2022 Structuring and writing journal articles
Many areas of academic life such as finding employment and winning research grants depend on establishing a publication record. However, writing research papers does not come naturally to most of us. This workshop has been designed to assist you in the process of writing an article. In this workshop, learn how to get the ball rolling including choosing the right journal, what to consider when targeting a relevant journal for publication, how to structure your paper, and how to write effectively to best communicate your argument. We will draw on sample articles from relevant fields to demonstrate journal article writing principles and discuss strategies for dealing with feedback and reviewing your paper. (2 hours, 1000-1200 AEST) Presenters: Emmaline Lear and Holly Randell-Moon.
31st May 2022 R Tutorial Series 4 - More advanced regression models (mixed-effect models, glm and gam)
The learning objectives of this unit is for participants to be able to perform analysis of more advanced glm models and analysis of the mixed effect linear models; showcase a few simple examples of generalised additive regression models (gam models). (2.15 hrs. 1000-1215 AEST). Presenter, John Xie, QCU.
2nd Jun 2022 Creating the Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Graduate Research Candidates (for supervisors)
You know what your Graduate Research Candidates should be doing, but it just doesn’t seem to be happening. Despite your best efforts to set up good habits for your student, it does not work. Why is this, and what can you do to make completing a Research Higher Degree easier for your students and for you? Students attending the seven secrets workshop have consistently reported a marked improvement in their progress towards completing their Degree. Now they have asked us to please tell their supervisors the same things! This course gives you practical strategies to deal with common problems such as: supervisor/student relations, dealing with writer’s block, attitude (or lack thereof!) in relation to the Degree – it’s not a Nobel prize, getting your student to seek help when they are stuck, the student who never has enough time, treating the Degree like a job, keeping on going when the going gets tough. (2.5hrs, 1000-1230 AEST) Presenter - Hugh Kearns
7th Jun 2022 Graduate Research Candidate Induction
Welcome to new Graduate Research Candidates! A variety of presenters from Research Services & Graduate Studies and Library will share essential information about what you need to know about getting started. Your responsibilities, expectations, probation and timelines, the support services available to you, your supervisory team relationship, the training and development opportunities available to you and more. This session also forms part of your probationary requirements. (3 hrs, 0930-1230 AEST) Presenters - Various
8th Jun 2022 Ethics Café
Ethics applications can be complicated! The Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) are facilitating open sessions where they will work through the application process, what should be included in the research proposal and will address common areas of concern and error. It's a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the requirements and to receive good advice, with the aim being to hopefully avoid any need to resubmit. These sessions are open to Researchers, Academics and students who will be submitting an application for research involving human ethics. Presented by HREC. (60 mins, 1100-1200 AEST).
9th Jun 2022 NVivo (this session is FULL)
NVivo helps you discover more from your qualitative and mixed methods data. Uncover richer insights and produce clearly articulated, defensible findings backed by rigorous evidence. You can: Import data from virtually any source; analyze data with advanced management, query, and visualization tools; Ask complex questions of your data to identify themes and draw clear conclusions; Create reports; and Achieve more robust research results in less time. This course works with a sample dataset, however you are encouraged to work with your own coded dataset if desired (literature or empirical data). If you don't yet have coded data this workshop will give you insights into what is possible when you reach that stage. As this workshop moves you beyond basic coding with a range of queries to help identify patterns in data, if you are new to NVivo and as a prerequisite to this session, you are required to go through some pre-materials, a link to these is contained in the registration.3 hours, 1000-1300 AESTLimited to 15 participants. Presenter: Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen, Adroit Research
10th Jun 2022 How to increase the commercial potential of your research
How you can work towards a successful commercial outcome at the outset of your research project. PD+ streams: Commercialisation of Research | Strategic. Presented by Campus +. 60 mins, 1200-1300 AEST.
17th Jun 2022 Hints and Tips for managing your Patent Portfolio
Protecting IP costs money, so what are some of the ways to maximise the value of your IP portfolio? PD+ streams: IP Management. Presented by Campus +. 60 mins, 1200-1300 AEST.
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 As the weather cools stay warm by keeping those writing muscles moving by joining a Shut Up and Write! session
We have some great Shut Up and Write! sessions running online throughout May. These sessions: help your research writing to be more focused, efficient and effective; protect or ‘quarantine’ time for your research writing away from distractions; build a sense of community around your writing; and, help overcome procrastination and increase motivation.
No need to book, just click on the session link below.
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