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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We recommend you also attend other activities offered around the University to get familiar with the campus, your specific school\/department and key areas such as the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HDR Essentials is a new online induction package for HDR students on Blackboard. Co-located with Research Integrity, you will find it within the Research Integrity and HDR Essentials<\/em> organisation. It contains valuable resources and video messages from key areas of Curtin and covers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can self-enrol in this Blackboard organisation, or contact ROC-excellence@curtin.edu.au<\/a> for assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next:<\/strong> Feb 2027 (date TBC) View the latest HDR Orientation recordings and presentations to help prepare for your research study at Curtin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2026 Orientation: Higher Degree by Research students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Time: <\/strong>9:00am to 2:00pm (Australian Western Standard Time, AWST)
Where:<\/strong> TBC
How to register: <\/strong>search \u2018HDR Orientation\u2019 under \u2018Events\u2019 on Unihub<\/a>
Contact:<\/strong> ROC-Excellence@curtin.edu.au<\/a>
Program: Numerous speakers across Curtin’s support services, including the Research Office, Student Well-Being, and Library Research Support. A supervisory panel and PhD student will also give their key insights for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVideo recordings, presentations and resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n