ATN Frontiers

 

New: ATN HDR Student Advisory Group

ATN Frontiers invite you to apply for the brand-new ATN HDR Student Advisory Group, commencing in 2025. This is your chance to be one of the first 12 members to help shape the future of the ATN Frontiers program and other initiatives across ATN universities.

As a member of the group, you'll:

• advise on enhancing engagement and impact for HDR candidates.
• Share feedback on the learning experience, including for new components of the program.
• Influence the branding and promotion of the ATN Frontiers program.

 

Who can apply?

Applications are open to HDR candidates who’ve completed at least two ATN Frontiers modules. Supervisor endorsement is required.

 

Perks:

You'll receive a $50 voucher after each quarterly meeting (up to $200 annually). Participation is fully remote.

 

How to apply:

Visit the UniSA Researcher Development website and download the ATN Frontiers - EOI Form - ATN HDR Student Advisory Group 2025.docx  Email the completed EOI form to frontiers@atn.edu.au with the subject: EOI Response – 2025 ATN HDR Student Advisory Group.

Applications close on Monday 25 November 2024 at 12:00pm AEDT.  Successful applicants will be notified on Monday 9 December 2024.

 

Further information: ATN HDR Student Advisory Group info sheet.  Please reach out to the ATN Programs team if you have any questions at frontiers@atn.edu.au.

 

ATN Frontiers Modules:

Looking for capability development of key enablers to your research and career while also expanding your network?   

Join HDR candidates from across Australia in ATN Frontiers modules on essential topics that will maximise your research effectiveness including collaboration, project management, data analysis and management and communication.

 

What to Expect: 

ATN Frontiers is an innovative professional development program developed by the Australian Technology Network (ATN) of universities and facilitated by expert academics free of charge to HDR candidates.  

The program consists of two levels: 

• Level 1 Modules: core interdisciplinary modules about potential changes in societal needs, research capabilities, technological advances and disruptions impacting the research environment.  Available modules are:
  • The Future of Project Management
  • The Future of Communication
  • The Future of Leadership 
  • The Future of Data
  • The Future of Collaboration
  • The Future of Work and Innovation

• Level 2 Modules: master classes that build greater depth of knowledge and skills in key capabilities for research careers.  Available modules are: 
  • Digital Futures 
  • Policy and Impact Futures
  • Sustainability Futures

Each module incorporates online workshops and self-directed learning requiring a commitment of approximately 8 hours (for Level 1 modules) and 15 hours  (for Level 2 modules) over 4 weeks. 

 

Dates and Registrations: 

Modules are held quarterly.   Registrations are currently open for Quarter 4, 2024 modules, which will be held over October and November 2024.  

Register for Level 1 Modules here 

Register for Level 2 Modules here

 

Location: 

Online through self-paced learning and online workshops. 

 

Module Information  

Find information about specific modules and dates on the ATN Frontiers website.