The Higher Degree Research Student Experience in Australian Universities: A Systematic Literature Review

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  • Author(s): Brownlow, Charlotte (ORCID Brownlow, Charlotte (ORCID 0000-0001-8497-5021); Eacersall, Douglas C. (ORCID Eacersall, Douglas C. (ORCID 0000-0002-2674-1240); Martin, Neil (ORCID Martin, Neil (ORCID 0000-0002-8843-9290); Parsons-Smith, Renée
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Higher Education Research and Development. 2023 42(7):1608-1623.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Information Analyses
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      16
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Student Experience; Student Research; Foreign Countries; Literature Reviews; Doctoral Students; Interpersonal Relationship; Supervision; Foreign Students; Learner Engagement; Family Life Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Australia
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/07294360.2023.2183939
    • ISSN:
      0729-4360
      1469-8366
    • 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.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1398407