The higher degree research student experience in Australian universities: a systematic literature review
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Article Title | The higher degree research student experience in Australian universities: a systematic literature review |
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ERA Journal ID | 20348 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Brownlow, Charlotte, Eacersall, Douglas C., Martin, Neil and Parsons-Smith, Renée |
Journal Title | Higher Education Research and Development |
Journal Citation | 42 (7), pp. 1608-1623 |
Number of Pages | 16 |
Year | 10 Mar 2023 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0729-4360 |
1469-8366 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2023.2183939 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07294360.2023.2183939 |
Abstract | Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students are an important part of Australian university research culture. They contribute significantly to the generation of new knowledge, research outputs, industry engagement and the continual development of higher education. This article is the first to systematically review existing research to synthesise the key areas of HDR student experience within the Australian context. A systematic review of the literature was conducted following PRISMA protocols, and 7 themes were identified across the 68 papers included in the review. Themes reflected supervisory relationships, challenges for international students, engagement with research communities, balancing life contexts, administrative challenges, thesis by publication, and industry-based research. The overall findings suggest a need for universities to be more proactive in supporting the unique needs of HDR students in a changing educational context. |
Keywords | Higher degree by research; doctorate; research student; student experiences; doctoral education; researcher education |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390499. Specialist studies in education not elsewhere classified |
Byline Affiliations | Graduate Research School |
Library Services | |
Institute for Resilient Regions | |
School of Psychology and Wellbeing |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/xzv83/the-higher-degree-research-student-experience-in-australian-universities-a-systematic-literature-review
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