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Tools and resources

Explore the IT systems and faculty resources you will use during your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidature.

IT systems for HDR students

You will manage your candidature in two key systems: and . â¶Ä¯

is used to:Ìý
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  • Request an extension 
  • Request a suspension 
  • Apply for paid leave (maternity/sick leave) Ìý
  • Apply for leave of absence 
  • Make changes to the supervisory team 
  • Make changes to your mode of attendance
  • Track your milestones and goalsÌý
  • Track progress and meetings
  • Submit your thesis

For detailed instructions on how to use the system, visit within RECS.

Sydney Student is used to:
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  • Re-enrol in your course each calendar year 
  • Apply for Counting Time Away 
  • Apply for a Course Transfer (MPhil/PhD) 
  • Enrol in Units of Ï㽶ֱ²¥ (UoS) 
  • Revise your thesis title 
  • Withdraw from candidature 

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You may also need to use the following systems for specific tasks during your HDR journey:

  • – setting up an online profile is a great way to highlight your research and advance your professional standing. â¶Ä¯
  • - for coursework-related activities. 
  • Canvas – for mandatory online training modules.Ìý Unit of study material is also provided via Canvas.
  • Sydney Timetable - for accessing semester timetable for coursework units of study 
  •  – HDR candidates can use Concur to submit expenses or travel expenses. â¶Ä¯Any HDR student requiring assistance with Concur should call 8627 4000 and follow the prompts to select Option 2. 

IT support

For advice on using other IT facilities such as campus WI-FI, printing, your university email address or your Unikey, please visit the Student IT support page.

If you need help with accessing university systems, please contact the ICT Helpdesk via 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) or +61 2 8627 1444 (press option 4 for ICT).

You can also visit a staffed Learning Hub or .

Faculty and school resources

Each HDR student has access to discipline-specific support via their faculty or school HDR site in Canvas.

Explore your faculty/school’s HDR site to get familiar with discipline-specific requirements and opportunities, orientation arrangements and support contacts. Faculty announcements and events may be shared via these sites as well as through faculty HDR e-newsletters.

All currently enrolled HDR students are enrolled into their faculty or school’s HDR site in (the University’s online learning platform).Ìý

Your faculty/school HDR site will appear on your Canvas dashboard. If the site is not on your dashboard, click the 'Courses' icon in the navigation pane on the left-hand side to locate the site.Ìý

The HDR Canvas sites for each faculty or school are listed below:

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HDR community

Stay up to date with news and opportunities by reading . The latest edition of this university-wide e-newsletter is sent to current HDR students every two months.

Also, find out what’s happening in the University of Sydney HDR community by visiting the Ìýand clicking 'Join'. Connect with your peers and share information that may be of interest to other HDR students.

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