Thrive in Your HDR Journey

Discover powerful strategies to navigate the unique pressures of your HDR journey while building a sustainable, balanced approach to research. Learn how to recognize and manage stress, overcome isolation, and cultivate a mindset that fuels both productivity and personal growth.

Engage in open, supportive discussions that break the stigma around mental health in academia. Gain practical tools to strengthen emotional resilience, foster self-compassion, and create a research experience that nurtures rather than depletes you.

This is your opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and champion a research culture where mental wellbeing is a priority. Together, let’s build a community where every HDR student can flourish, both in work and in lives.

Join us and take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling research journey. Your mind matters.

Sessions

1. Mental Health Awareness & Practical Tips

- by Batyr Australia

2. Stress Management Strategies & Mental Health Support

- by UTS Counselling Service

Agenda

1:00 PM – 1:05 PM: Welcome & Brief Intro
- Quick overview of the session

1:05 PM – 2:00 PM: Session 1
- Common mental health struggles for HDRs
- Signs of stress, burnout, & when to seek help
- Simple self-care tips for researchers

2:00 PM – 2:55 PM: Session 2
- Stress management strategies
- How to access help
- Key supportive resources available at UTS

2:55 PM – 3:00 PM: Wrap-Up & Takeaways
- Summary of key tips
- Feedback

If you need more information, contact Yitong Zhao at yitong.zhao@student.uts.edu.au