Higher Degree by Research Candidate 

Development opportunities for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates are delivered under the UniSAEDGE banner.  UniSAEDGE aims to enable successful, timely completion of your degree while building the foundations for a successful research career within and beyond the university sector. 

UniSAEDGE activities are offered by a range of UniSA and external providers. They will support you to: 

  • quickly orient yourself within your research context and successfully complete confirmation of candidature 
  • develop capabilities in research methodology, methods and techniques 
  • develop significant expertise in communicating your research through written, verbal and non-traditional mediums 
  • build your capacity to create impact with your research 
  • navigate and springboard into your future career 

For further information about specific HDR programs, click on the tiles/images below. 

Development opportunities for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates

Weekly Writing Retreats

Weekly Writing Retreats

Are you looking for a dedicated space to immerse yourself in your work and make significant progress on your research projects? Look no further! Our Weekly Research Writing Retreat will provide you with the ideal environment to boost your productivity, creativity, and overall research output.

Australian Technology Network (ATN) Frontiers

Australian Technology Network (ATN) Frontiers

Research Education

Research Education

strategic initiatives and education & training activities associated with Research Degree Students and supervisors.

Project Management Essentials for Researchers

Project Management Essentials for Researchers

Aimed at research staff in the early stages of their careers, this four-part series introduces key tools and techniques for managing any research project. Delivered by Fistral Training and Consultancy Ltd (Dr Fraser Robertson), this series follows best practice project management principles linked...

Base

Base

If you are looking for new opportunities to make a positive difference in the world and accelerate your research career, then we invite you to apply for a coveted place in the October 2023 Base Program.

Method & Knowledge Series

Method & Knowledge Series

Coming Soon -Are you ready to unlock the secrets of effective research? Whether you're a HRD candidate, academic, or professional, our upcoming Research Methodology Series will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to excel as a researcher.

Mind Matters: Cultivating Wellbeing as a HDR Candidate

Mind Matters: Cultivating Wellbeing as a HDR Candidate

Proactively maintaining your mental health and wellbeing throughout candidature can enable you to make the most of your HDR experience.

Communicating Your Research: Thinking Outside the Page

Communicating Your Research: Thinking Outside the Page

Gain practical insights from UniSA Communications and Marketing unit experts as they highlight the pros and cons of a variety of media, including creative research communication and engagement opportunities.

HDR Internships Lunch and Learn

HDR Internships Lunch and Learn

Internships are a great way of building you research capabilities while also expanding your network, exploring career options and learning new techniques or tools related to your research. Find out more about what’s involved at the HDR Internships Lunch and Learn.