Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet
Graduate Research will invite you to attend a mandatory in person Meet and Greet session which generally takes place on your commencement date at the Callaghan campus. This is an opportunity to connect with other commencing students and to learn important information about managing your candidature and the supports available to help you start your research degree successfully. The knowledgeable Graduate Research team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
We also encourage you to schedule a meeting with your supervisory team on this same day.
You will receive details to sign up to HDR HQ SharePoint, your one stop shop for everything you need to know during your research degree.
Make a smooth start
At the University of Newcastle, we understand how important it is for students to feel comfortable in their new surroundings from day one. To help you make a smooth transition into research study, there are a range of activities and practical steps we encourage you to complete during your first few weeks as a HDR candidate.
- Familiarise yourself with the Code of Practice for Higher Degree by Research Candidature and the University Policy Library
- Check the BYOD requirements and device specifications
- Register for an Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
- Download the myUni app, to help manage your candidature and stay on top of all the goings on at the University of Newcastle
- Visit the Library and their webpages for Researcher support
- Obtain your Student ID Card from a Student Hub location any time between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday
- Pick up a coffee from a campus cafe and take a self-guided tour of the Callaghan campus. Campus maps are available online.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.