IT Systems and Tools

To assist you in locating the relevant systems and tools available for HDR students, a consolidated list is provided below in alphabetical order.

An overview is provided for each, along with the login link and contact information should you require further support.

  • Annual Review of Progress

    The Annual Review of Progress (ARoP) is an appraisal of your progress by both you and your supervisory panel due every year on 31 October.

    Login to Annual Review of Progress

    For general enquiries email: graduate.research@adelaide.edu.au

    For technical support contact the Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) Service Desk.

  • CaRST Online

    Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) Online enables HDR students to find, book, and record their professional development activities as part of the University's Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) program.

    Login to CarST Online

    General enquires can be sent to: carst@adelaide.edu.au

    For technical support contact the Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) Service Desk.

  • Core Component of the Structured Program

    The Core Component of the Structured Program (CCSP) is the first major progress milestone you will complete following candidature commencement; it is due at six months or half-time equivalent from your start date in candidature.

    Login to Core Component of the Structured Program

    General enquiries can be sent to: graduate.research@adelaide.edu.au

    For technical support contact the Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) Service Desk.

  • EndNote

    EndNote is software for storing and managing bibliographic references.

    Visit the EndNote Library Guide for information on how to install and use the EndNote software.

    Install EndNote

    For general EndNote support including formatting, referencing, usage etc contact Ask Library.

    For EndNote technical support, including installation, upgrades, file retrieval etc contact the Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) Service Desk.

  • HDR Online Enrolment

    Follow the instructions provided post admission to enrol in your offered Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program.

    Login to HDR Enrol Online

    For further assistance, contact: graduate.research@adelaide.edu.au

  • iThenticate

    iThenticate is a text matching software tool, that will compare documents you submit to an extensive database of web pages and scholarly content, and produce a similarity score and report. The software allows you to review your work, to check for originality and to ensure you have cited non-original work appropriately. iThenticate also allows you to share documents you have submitted with supervisors and colleagues.

    iThenticate is available to all Higher Degree Researchers and Supervisors once a license has been activated.

    Login to iThenticate

  • Major Review of Progress

    The major review of progress is undertaken at 12 months, or half-time equivalent, from a HDR student's start date in candidature.  It is a pivotal point during which candidates' skills, aptitude and ability to complete their HDR program within the expected timeframe is assessed. 

    Login to Major Review of Progress

    For general enquiries email: graduate.research@adelaide.edu.au

    For technical support contact the Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) Service Desk.

  • MyAdelaide

    In MyAdelaide you’ll find:

    • your personal details

    • your enrolment details

    • your candidature details (under the Research candidature menu item)

    • your academic transcript

    • your graduations details

    • any fees, charges and payments on your University account

    • any University invoices and

    • any coursework results.

    Through MyAdelaide you can change your address, telephone details and emergency contacts, change your password, make credit card payments online towards your University account, print evidence of your enrolment and manage your graduation.

    Login to MyAdelaide

    For technical support contact the Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) Service Desk.

  • MyIT Portal

    Get IT support, chat with the Service Desk, or create and update tickets.

    Login to MyIT Portal

  • MyLibrary

    The University Library offers a wide range of high quality resources and services to support research students throughout the research lifecycle.

    Login to MyLibrary

    Contact Ask Library with any enquiries.

  • MyUni

    MyUni is the University of Adelaide’s online education service for students and staff. From MyUni HDR students are able to access the online postgraduate research induction, a range of Career and Research Skills Training activities, ethics training and the Turnitin Originality Check tool. In addition, HDR students who are enrolled in coursework courses will be able to access discussion groups and course materials for these courses within MyUni.

    Login to MyUni

    For technical support contact the Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) Service Desk.

  • Open Researcher and Contributer ID (ORCiD)

    Your ORCiD (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is the persistent digital identifier which distinguishes you from every other researcher. Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students are encouraged to sign up and register their ORCiD with the University.

    Login to ORCiD

  • Research Data Planner

    HDR students can use Research Data Planner to create high quality research data management plans.

    Login to Research Data Planner

    Contact Ask Library with any queries.

  • Researcher Profiles

    Your Researcher Profile provides a public summary of your research interests, achievements, publications, and your overall research career.  All University of Adelaide researchers can create a public facing Researcher Profile (including academic staff, titleholders and HDR students).

    Login to Research Profiles

  • Unique Student Identifier

    A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number that creates an online record of your qualifications attained in Australia. All students undertaking a higher education qualification, need a USI  in order to receive a qualification upon successful completion from 2023.

    Get a USI

    If you already have a USI but have forgotten your number, you can search for your USI online.

    To find out more, visit the USI website and check out the Student FAQs.