Higher Degree Research (HDR) Candidates once again impressed with their research progress at the Master of Research (MRes) Milestone Presentation Conference recently held on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at Higher Education Leadership Institute’s (HELI) campus in Melbourne. Out of all milestone presentations, four (4) HDR candidates were given the Best Presentation Award.

The Institute congratulates the following Best Presentation Awardees and their Research Supervisors!

• Saugat Rawal, ‘Developing a Maturity Evaluation Framework for Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity Policies in Australian Higher Education’
  Research Supervisors: Dr Mohamed Khalifa and Assoc Prof Michelle Cavaleri

• Tarannum Yasmin, ‘Financial Constraints and Insurance Coverage Gaps as Barriers to Dental Care Access among Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’
  Research Supervisors: Dr Muhammad Shuaib Khan and Dr Md Faiz Shah

• Karen Andrea Guepe Ceballos, ‘Developing a Framework for Screening, Early Diagnosis, and Timely Management of Venous Thromboembolism in Lung Cancer Patients: Umbrella Review’
  Research Supervisors: Dr Mohamed Khalifa and Dr Mina Motamedi

• Wanessa Regina Nunes Henriques, ‘Exploring Benefits and Challenges of Online English Education through the Access Amazon Program – Insights from Brazilian Indigenous Students’
  Research Supervisors: Dr Sylvester Okeke and Dr Ranajit Kumar Bairagi