ATN Frontiers
An innovative professional development program for Australia’s next generation of PhD and research Masters students. ATN Frontiers supports graduates to better understand the future, to best prepare for it.
Our program
The ATN Frontiers Program consists of 10 interdisciplinary online courses, suitable for students from all subject areas. Students can complete the courses in any order. Students who successfully complete a course will receive a digital OpenCred credential, which they can add to their résumé and LinkedIn profile.
My Future Courses:
Modules
ATN Frontiers courses involve approximately 10 hours of learning, consisting primarily of self-paced online activities and one to four live online workshops, depending on the course. They explore potential changes in societal needs, research capabilities and technological advances, as well as the influences and disruptions that may shape our futures.
My Future Masterclasses:
Modules
ATN Frontiers masterclasses provide in-depth exploration and engagement with specialised issues and skill sets through intensive, workshop-based learning. Each masterclass involves approximately 15 hours of learning, including 6–7 hours of masterclasses. Each masterclass focuses on the specific skills and strategies needed to shape the future, featuring cohort experiences and expert facilitators.
Hear what our ATN Frontiers students have to say about their experience
We’re graduating highly-employable innovators, able to look beyond the present to shape the future.
By understanding the challenges and opportunities ahead, our graduates are better prepared to create and fill employment gaps that may not yet exist.
Focusing on the future of research and work, ATN Frontiers develops the knowledge, skills and ability to shape the future of innovation and productivity in industry.
This unique program supports HDR students to become the work-creators of the future, fostering their ambitions and providing them the skills to take their research further into their careers and industry.
Any Questions
Who can enrol in these courses?
Graduate Researchers currently enrolled at one of ATN’s member universities (Curtin University, Deakin University, RMIT University, The University of Newcastle, University of Technology Sydney) are eligible to enrol into ATN Frontiers courses.
Is there a cost for undertaking the courses?
No. These courses are free of charge to Graduate Researchers of ATN member universities.
I’ve registered interest for a course. When will I find out if I’ve been accepted?
The ATN Frontiers team will contact you closer to the course start date with instructions to complete your enrolment. Keep an eye on your email for further information.
I’ve enrolled in a course. What happens next?
Access to the online materials is available from the course commencement date. Please add the dates and times of any live workshops or masterclasses to your calendar.
What do I receive once I’ve successfully completed each course?
You will receive a digital certificate and credential for completing a course. Certificates and credentials can be added to your résumé and LinkedIn profile.
I’ve enrolled into a course, but I can no longer participate. What should I do?
Please let us know at frontiers@atn.edu.au as soon as possible. We understand that circumstances can change, and you are welcome to enrol again at any time in the future.
Interested?
You will receive the ATN Frontiers Registration of Interest form directly from your Graduate Research School. Once this form is complete, the ATN Frontiers team will contact you to complete your enrolment. Places are limited so we recommend registering interest as soon as possible.