Industry engagement
Industry engagement is one of the best ways for a Higher Degree Research (HDR) student to test their capabilities as a researcher, and to obtain transferable and professional skills. Industry Partners benefit from hosting ANU students that possess exceptional critical thinking skills and the ability to interpret, apply and transmit complex knowledge in a specialised field.
There are a number of ways industry partners can benefit:
- Builds connections between industry partner and supervisor / School.
- Builds relevant skills and creates pipeline of potential employees / collaborators.
- Informs applied research and research translation in relevant fields.
Higher Degree Research (HDR) students complete either a 4-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or 2-year Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program where they are required to complete a significant and independent body of research.
Benefits for the students:
- Working with industry partners enables students to be immersed in the work environment of their host.
- Ensures growth of knowledge, communication, leadership and business skills as well as directly relevant research skills.