SoEDBE HDR community is experiencing a significant period of rapid growth, now comprising more than 250 students, many of whom are scholarship recipients. This thriving community is increasingly multicultural, multidisciplinary, and international, offering students cutting-edge research opportunities supported by diverse supervisory teams. Guided by exceptional academics—including several ranked among the world’s top 1% of researchers—our HDR candidates contribute to world-leading research that reinforces WSU’s position as the global leader in driving impact through the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To ensure the continued enhancement of research quality, new policies are regularly reviewed and introduced. 

To foster excellence and promote student well-being, the School organises a wide range of workshops, events, and monthly research seminars designed to recognise and celebrate HDR achievements. Peer networking remains a central focus of these initiatives, including the development of a digital showcase platform to highlight student research. Through these efforts, our HDR students are being equipped to become future leaders and ambassadors of WSU’s values within the global community.