Florey Postgraduate Research Conference

Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide.

You can catch the tram from the city to the Adelaide Convention Centre free of charge. The closest tram stop to the venue is the Adelaide Railway Station stop.

Neat clothing. No shorts, thongs or singlets

Poster abstract submissions will be accepted no later than Friday 9 July.

The 2021 Florey Postgraduate Research Conference will be held on Wednesday 22 September at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

841 x 1189 mm (A0). If you have already prepared a poster and it is not the preferred size for this conference, you will still be able to present, provided the poster does not exceed 1200mm in width and 1800mm in height. Each poster board is setup vertically and horizontal posters will not be accepted.

For consistency, we suggest you use the University of Adelaide A0 Poster template.

Students are required to stand at their own poster (a proxy is not permitted) until they have been assessed. If you are not at your poster at the allocated session time, you will not be eligible for a prize.

Use simple fonts in an easy to read size. Ensure font, image and figure colours are contrasting. Keep titles simple and include a figure caption and legend where required.

If you require poster printing, you can contact Snap Adelaide Flinders Street via adelaidecbdeast@snap.com.au as they offer a University of Adelaide rate of $27.50 per AO poster on 80gsm bond.

You will be given five minutes to present your poster, with an additional two to three minutes of Q&A time. You will be assessed by a group of two to three assessors. It is important to highlight the essential parts of your poster and use clear, concise language.

Ensure you look at each category when planning your poster and presentation as each assessor will score the below out of ten:

•             Quality and clarity of presentation and poster

•             Scientific merit

•             Quality of data/results/significance

•             General understanding and ability to answer questions

•             Overall poster rating

Find the 2021 Florey Postgraduate Conference prize list here.

HDR students presenting a poster at the conference will be eligible to receive three CaRST accredited points. HDR students must attend the entire duration of the professional development session 2pm – 4pm to be eligible to receive three CaRST accredited points.

This year, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences HDR students can register for the professional development component titled “Pave the pathway to your ultimate career” and will begin with guest speakers Dr Monica Kerr, Director Researcher Development and Mrs Michelle McKinnon from Career Service at the University of Adelaide. For many research degree graduates, exiting academia and navigating the way from their PhD into secure employment can be daunting. During this two-hour interactive session, Michelle McKinnon will be addressing many of the key obstacles that face HDR students on their path to successful careers.

The session will include:

Opportunity awareness

Where is the demand for Health and Med HDR grads? Who are the employers and what are the job titles?

Competing for jobs

• Decoding the job ad – what are “non-academic” employers looking for?
• Think like a recruiter. What stands out on a resume?
• Articulating your “value add” to future employers.

As seats are limited (only 120) please register here Professional Development session  to secure your spot by COB 10 September.

Note: Please only select one ticket. 

Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
Time: 1.25 - 4.40pm
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace

For any questions, email Office of Research Development and Research Education at fhsresed@adelaide.edu.au.

The registration desk will be manned from 8.30 am to 9.10 am. Each student will be provided with a name tag, program, wrist band for lunch, and Velcro to hold up their poster on the day.