Four of our High Potential students, Rory Byrne, Gemma Eady-Muxlow, Kaeden Gonzalez and Elise Zammit were invited to attend the 2024 Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Student Festival at the University of Newcastle on 27 August. 

This program offered them a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and innovation.  The University of Newcastle hosts over 1,500 HDR students who are making significant contributions to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges.  The HDR Student Festival showcases the excellence and innovation of these students through various conference-style activities within each School and across the University. 

The festival provides a platform for students to build and practice their presentation skills and raise their profiles within the academic community.  Throughout the day, these students will attend presentations and tours alongside university academics, Honours students, and researchers.  The activities for their day included: 

• Three Minute Thesis Heats, School of Engineering
• Display of Architecture Creative Works, School of Architecture and Built Environment
• 5-minute seminar presentations on current research, School Engineering
• Doctoral Training Centres (DTCs) and Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) Research Tours
• Poster sessions, School of Information and Physical Sciences 

Rory Byrne, Elise Zammit, Gemma Eady-Muxlow & Kaeden Gonzalez 

Congratulations to Rory, Gemma, Kaeden and Elise on their selection to participate in this amazing program. 

Julie Rowsell
Gifted Education Mentor