SMAANZ offers a vibrant range of networking and professional development opportunities for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students throughout the year.
SMAANZ HDR Hour
The SMAANZ HDR Hour is a dynamic online series designed to connect our community, spark collaboration, and foster a strong sense of belonging. Open to everyone and completely free to attend, these sessions are especially tailored for HDR students (much like our mid-year HDR program), while warmly welcoming participation from all members of the SMAANZ community. It’s a relaxed, inclusive space to learn, share ideas, and build connections.
Annual HDR Workshop
Held in conjunction with the annual SMAANZ Conference, the HDR Workshop takes place in the host city on the day before the conference begins. This highly valued workshop features a range of practical and inspiring development sessions led by senior academics from across the SMAANZ community—covering topics such as publishing strategies, navigating academic careers, and thriving in research. The workshop is free for all SMAANZ HDR students attending the conference, with pre-registration required upon purchase of your conference ticket.