Resources for research students.
Published Date 18/08/2025
If you're currently enrolled in a PhD or a Masters by Research, we’ve compiled a list of valuable resources just for you. We have a range of programs, services and events catered specifically to our hard working research students. Read on to learn more.
Shut Up and Write
Need motivation to get some writing done? Join a group of HDR students every Tuesday over Zoom to spend 1.5 hours writing in 25 minute blocks with 5 minute breaks in between. Keep an eye on the MGA’s what’s on page for details.
HDR socials
Join our monthly gatherings for HDR students to connect at Clayton. We also run events like the Peninsula lunch social, AMREP coffee social and pub night as well as the Hudson and MMC coffee catch-up. Keep an eye out for future events via our what's on page.
Looking for a quiet place to sit and write? We have a limited number of HDR writing rooms available on the Caulfield campus.
Navigating a research degree can be challenging. Thrive HDR is a tailor-made portal stacked with mental health and wellbeing resources to support you. You can also refer to our website for a full list of services and support available here.
Are you a graduate student balancing the challenges of study and parenting? Join the MGA for a relaxed social catch-up, designed especially for graduate student parents! Join the MGA on the first Wednesday of every month for a relaxed social catch-up, designed especially for graduate student parents! The next one will be on Wednesday, 3 September and you can find future catch-ups on our what’s on page. We also have a family meeting room at Caulfield, which you can book for when it’s your turn to mind the kids but you really need to get that assignment or thesis chapter finished.
Sports and recreation
The MGA runs a number of social sports and recreation activities for all graduate students, including soccer, table tennis, yoga and badminton. Details for each can be found on our what’s on page.