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Settling in

When starting a PhD, it usually takes time to get yourself physically installed within your School. You need to establish a workspace and arrange access to resources, equipment and buildings. Find out what keys and access cards you might need, and organise your student library card - an essential item for getting started with your research. Computer, phone and photocopier access are also vital.

The process of settling in also depends on your project, your discipline, and your personal background. Arts and humanities students are usually faced with a different set of tasks and issues to science students. International students who have recently arrived and those returning to study also face particular issues and tasks when settling in to a PhD.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.