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    HDR candidates

    Everything you need to manage your HDR candidature, from orientation and professional development to thesis preparation, submission and candidate support.

    Access essential information and support throughout your higher degree research journey. Find guidance on candidature milestones and requirements, professional development opportunities, thesis preparation and examination, official letters, HDR orientation activities, research practices, and support services available to HDR candidates.

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    Yes, an integral part of a Griffith student’s doctoral studies is the publication and sharing of their research findings throughout and following their studies. Under the conditions of your scholarship agreement, you may publish the results of your research.

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    Griffith University Postgraduate Students Association (GUPSA) and Gold Coast Association of Postgraduates (GCAP) are the representative bodies for postgraduate research, coursework and honours students at Griffith. Both associations provide a wide range of services to postgraduates and represents their interests.

    GUPSA represents Brisbane and Logan students.

    They provide an editing service for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students as well as the following free services: 

    • editing
    • legal advice
    • grievance help
    • professional development (seminars and workshops)
    • social events
    • representation of postgrad interests to the University and the government
    • information sharing, online and through social media, newsletters and official association communications.

    You can call or visit GUPSA or email gupsa-admin-group@griffith.edu.au.

    GCAP represents Gold Coast students.

    They do not provide editing services for HDR students, but do provide assignment help to coursework students, as well as the following:

    • legal service
    • advocacy and support
    • equity support
    • social and wellness activities.

    To contact GCAP or find out how to become a member, visit GCAP.

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    The purpose of a PhD internship is to develop transferable skills. Consequently, internships are typically not directly aligned with your doctoral thesis. Any work generated during the internship period usually becomes the property of the hosting organisation and cannot be incorporated into your thesis, however, exceptions may exist. Additionally, your internship can be in same discipline as your PHD project.

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    At Griffith, we're committed to making a difference. To play our part, no matter how large or small, in advancing human knowledge, creating solutions and driving societal, economic, cultural, technological and environmental change.

    Impact has been adopted as the guiding principle of Griffith Research and Innovation Plan 2021-2025.

    Research is one of the key platforms through which the University has the capacity to exert influence, to transform lives and offer solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. This influence can be seen leading industry, protecting the environment, making medical breakthroughs, and changing policy and practice. Here, we showcase some of the Griffith University research projects with real and measurable impact that is making a better world. Our world-class researchers tackle local and global challenges, providing solutions that will help ensure a more robust, equitable and environmentally sustainable society to be enjoyed by future generations.

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