GGRS is committed to supporting our HDR candidates

To assist you with managing impacts to your HDR candidature, please find details of the resources and support mechanisms that have been put in place to assist you, wherever possible to continue to progress your research projects towards timely completion in these uncertain times.

Documenting impacts template

This template will help guide you to keep a detailed record of any specific impacts, or delays, to your candidature

When facing a major event that will impact your research plan (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), it might be necessary to explore possible variations to allow your research to progress while the impact continues. After discussing and identifying potential variations with your supervisory team, you might need to develop additional skills or seek advice from a content expert. The following list of resources and expertise has been curated as a starting point to get you started and should be considered in conjunction with the Candidate Support and Conducting Research pages:

Literature review

Writing & publishing

Research methodology

Data collection & analysis

  • Virtual HackyHour: Join eResearch and Library specialists online from 2-3pm each Thursday for assistance with data science such as coding and high-performance computing. If you’re not able to make Hackyhour, you can also chat with an eResearch specialist about technologies to assist your research (such as data storage, data science resources, working with sensitive data and using cloud services safely).
  • Best Practice Data Guidelines for Researchers: This resource can assist you in managing all aspects of the data lifecycle including increasing your research profile by including data outputs as part of your dissemination strategy.
  • Research Storage Services (Research Drive, Research Space and Research Vault): Secure storage for your research data; contact the eResearch team for support, advice and troubleshooting assistance.
  • Griffith’s Research Survey Centre is a one stop shop to create, develop and distribute online surveys. If you require additional assistance, you can attend a training session or book a consultation with a Digital Capability Advisor.   (NB. You need to log in to the University’s VPN in order to access the Research Survey Centre & tools when working off campus.)
  • REDCap: Is a secure web platform for building and managing online databases (including, but not limited to surveys).

Self-management skills

Wellbeing

  • Coping during COVID tip sheet: Dr Shari Walsh, founder of the Resilient Researcher program, has created a 1 page tips sheet for HDR candidates and researchers to assist in managing how we respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Online Health and Wellness Centre: Contains advice on staying well while studying, including Coronavirus & self-care.
  • Counselling services: HDR candidates can access counselling services via the Employee Assistance Program or the Griffith University student counselling services.

Looking to connect with other HDR candidates?

  • Some HDR Candidate Representatives are organising social activities for their local cohort.
  • You might also be interested in the following University wide programs:
    • GUPSA (FB) and GCAP (FB): Both postgraduate student societies have collated a program of online workshops and social activities to support HDR candidates to navigate working from home. Events are advertised directly to candidates, or can be viewed via the relevant Facebook page.
    • Griffith Mates: The Griffith Mates program is now delivering its signature activities online – join your coursework counterparts and stay connected with the Griffith community through a series of virtual coffee catch ups, live webinars, competitions and more (they even have live music sessions!)

Griffith Graduate Research School

Contact GGRS for enquiries relating to HDR admission, candidature , scholarships, orientation or workshops.

Phone

  • Call us on  +61 7 3735 3817 between 9.30am - 2.30pm, Monday to Friday

In-person

  • Wednesdays, 10am - 4pm (no appointment needed)
    • Nathan: Level 0, Bray Centre (N54)
    • Gold Coast: Level 3, Academic 1 (G01), Room 3.46

Email