The HDR Forum builds connection with fellow HDR students to discuss ideas and opportunities to support you to thrive during your COMBS HDR journey!
HDR Executive Committee representative: Katelyn Jardine
President: Lantian Wei
Secretary: Ashutosh Khaswal
Treasurer: Megha Sharma
General Committee: Greeshma Latha Sasidharan and Nathan Falkner
Contact details Forum Leadership can be found in the HDR Forum Members portal.
The COMBS HDR Forum exists to represent and advance the interests of COMBS HDR students by providing a collective voice to COMBS leadership and a platform for sharing insights, opportunities, and ideas. In doing so, the Forum supports HDRs to understand the broader impact of their research, build confidence and capability, and thrive both within COMBS and beyond.
Establishment of a Leadership Committee
HDR Connect 2026 - click here for more information
HDR Mini Grant Scheme
HDR Buddy Scheme
HDR-led Tutorials on COMBS Theme Basics. More information here.
HDR Skill set. More information here.
The opportunity fund application outlines the funds the HDR Forum applied for and was awarded for initiatives March 2026-February 2027.
Read it here.
The HDR Forum presented at the COMBS Annual Workshop on the plans for 2026.
A copy of the presentation is available here.
Interested in joining Forum activities?
Contact Ruth Waterman (ruth.waterman@rmit.edu.au) for more information!