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ACGR Update August 2026
Dear colleagues, As the graduate research landscape continues to evolve, the strength of our community lies in the willingness of members to share ideas, learn from one another and work…
Graduate research education
Creating Real-World Impact through HASS Internships
Sherly Goh is the Industry Internship Liaison Lead at the Graduate Research School, University of Western Australia For many HDR candidates, the most transformative learning does not occur within traditional…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update July 2026
Dear colleagues, Welcome to the July edition of the ACGR Monthly Member Update. As we move into the second half of the year, we’re pleased to share a range of…
Graduate research education
Day 1 is already too late: Supervising for industry engagement and impact from the very beginning of the PhD
Dr Wade Kelly is a Senior Lecturer in the Researcher Development Academy at Deakin University, specialising in developing researchers’ impact and engagement capability across the career span. An influential contributor…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update May 2026
Dear colleagues, It was a pleasure to welcome so many members to the ACGR National Meeting in Adelaide this month. Bringing colleagues together from across the sector to share ideas,…
Graduate research education
Reflections from an HDR Internship
Leighann Ness Wilson is currently in the final stages of a PhD at Queensland University of Technology, exploring how pre-service teachers value and enact design as part of the Australian…
Graduate research education
From sustainability to AI and Indigenous knowledge: rethinking graduate research for global impact
Dr Imogen Smith, eGrad School, Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D), Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Aleksandra Olechnowicz, Online Module Coordinator, eGrad School, Graduate Research Education & Development team…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update April 2026
Dear colleagues, As we move into April, we’re pleased to share the latest updates from the ACGR highlighting upcoming events, sector developments, and opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate excellence…
Media Release
ACGR supports Strategic Examination of Research & Development (SERD) research training recommendations
ACGR welcomes national R&D review and supports reforms to strengthen research training. The Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s Ambitious Australia: Strategic Examination…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update March 2026
Dear colleagues, Welcome to the ACGR March Member Update. This month’s update brings together several significant initiatives that reflect our shared priorities in strengthening research culture, recognising achievement, and advancing…
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ACGR Industry Engagement Survey Report
The ACGR Industry Engagement Survey Report (2026) provides a comprehensive overview of how HDR candidates across Australia and New Zealand engage with industry, drawing on survey data from all eligible…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update February 2026
Dear colleagues, Welcome back to 2026, and to what is shaping up to be another busy, important and opportunity-rich year for the Australian Council of Graduate Research community. We hope…