Induction: Within a few months of commencing a PhD in the Division of Health Sciences the students will be invited to participate in an induction comprised of a student networking and program information event to explain the concept, components and purpose of the Engaged PhD program. Students will be provided guidance to enable them to identify a suitable Engaged PhD program pathway that best aligns with their interests and career aspirations.

Information about the induction process will be emailed to commencing students in each year.

Skill development: Students will attend a number of core skill development workshops and masterclasses. Students can select from a range of activities delivered through the Division of Health Sciences Research Office and the Learning and Teaching Unit. Topics on offer include:

• Communication to different audiences
• Career planning and development
• Effective publishing techniques
• Analytical methodologies
• Project management
• Finding research funding

The first 3 skill development topics will be delivered as workshops by the Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU) as part of UniSA’s Research Education Support Activities (RESA ).

Students need to enrol in one RESA workshop per topic by mid-May of their first year of candidature.

The remaining skill development topics will be delivered as masterclasses given by members of the Division of Health Sciences.

Please note that participation in the RESA 3MT workshop and Division 3MT Heats will count as the 'communication' requirement for Stage 1 of the program.

The timing and student attendance for these masterclasses (if required) will be arranged in advance of the sessions.

Pathway selection: Students will be given guidance to enable them to select a suitable Engaged PhD program pathway that best fits their interests and career aspirations.