The Orientation Session for higher degree by research (HDR) students (doctoral and masters by research) sets the scene for research study at Curtin and includes hints for surviving your first year and beyond.
We recommend you also attend other activities being offered around the university so you get familiar with the campus, your specific school/department and key areas such as the library.
2023 Orientation: Higher Degree by Research students
When: Thursday, 20 July 2023
Time: 9:00am to 2:30pm (Western Standard Time, WST)
Where: TBC
How to register: Registrations will be available on Unihub from early June. To register search ‘HDR Orientation’ under ‘Events’ .
Contact: ROC-Excellence@curtin.edu.au
HDR Orientation resources
There are many areas across Curtin that provide services and support to you and your supervisor, including the Graduate Research School (GRS). The GRS administers HDR related policies, procedures and guidelines. Knowledge and awareness of these are essential for your progress. Select the resources below to view the presentations and recordings from the most recent HDR Orientation.
Resources from 23 February 2023
- HDR Orientation Program 23 February 2023 [.pdf 102 KB]
- Part 1
- Recording Part 1 (login with OASIS credentials)
- 01 Guild PG Students Committee HDR Orientation 23 Feb 2023 [.pdf 615 KB]
- 02 Overview by GRS HDR Orientation 23 Feb 2023 [.pdf 7,718 KB]
- 03 Academic Literacy HDR Orientation 23 February 2023 [.pdf 517 KB]
- 04 Research Integrity and Ethics HDR Orientation 23 Feb 2023 [.pdf 309 KB]
- 05 Guild Student Assist HDR Orientation 23 February 2023 {.pdf 214 KB]
- Part 2
- Recording Part 2 (login with OASIS credentials)
- 06.1 Library HDR Orientation 23 February 2023 [.pdf 985 KB)
- 06.2 GRASP Workshops HDR Orientation 23 February 2023 [.pdf 149 KB]
- 06.3 Copyright HDR Orientation 23 February 2023 [.pdf 1,562]
- 06.4 Research Data Management HDR Orientation 23 February 2023 [.pptx 1,517]
- 07 Careers Support HDR Orientation 23 February 2023 [.pptx 2,511 KB]
- 08 Computational Skills HDR Orientation 23 February 2023 [.pdf 2,260 KB]