What is HCSNet?

HCSNet is a research network funded by the Australian Research Council to promote interdisciplinary research in speech, language and sonics. The Network aims to build Australia's reputation as a leader in communication science by enabling an explosion of new approaches and knowledge through:

• facilitating collaboration between researchers via workshops, seminars, and conferences;
• supporting interdisciplinary graduate research training and placements; and
• engendering collaborative project development in five Priority Areas of research: Human and Machine Speech, Effective Human-Computer Interfaces, Next Generation Search Technology, Human Communication Disorders, and Perception and Action.

What's in it for Students?

• Annual HCSNet Summer School Courses – hear about the latest research in a range of areas; take the opportunity to present a poster on your research and meet other students and researchers in your field;
• Annual HCSNet SummerFest – including the Summer School, Speed Papers, Student Poster Sessions, Specialist Workshops and Keynote Addresses;
• HCSNet Graduate Student Placement Award - a competitive scheme with financial support to spend time at another lab in the student's area of interest;
• Research Lab List with details of HCS-oriented laboratories, centres and facilities around Australia;
• Specialist Workshops and Seminars;
• Weekly Electronic Newsletter including notices of seminars and positions vacant; and
• our website, which includes an archive of resources from HCSNet Summer School Courss, Workshops, and other events.

How do I get involved?

• Sign up!