AGC News 9 - 22 February 2007
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Message from the Dean
Towards the end of last year Academic Board approved the establishment of a Register of Eligible Research Supervisors. This was seen as a necessary quality assurance measure for a research-intensive University and a means of ensuring that all supervisors have the necessary knowledge of policy and generic supervision issues to enable them to advise students effectively about their candidature. This policy document can be viewed on the University policy web-site at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/
It is the intention of the Graduate Centre to have the register operational by the beginning of March, and Executive Deans will shortly be sent a list of all the supervisors active within their Faculties, who are eligible for recommendation to this register. Processes for creating new supervisors will change, and the various forms have been modified to reflect the additional data required. These will be posted on the AGC web-site in time for the introduction of the register.
The 2007 edition of the Research Student Handbook is currently at the printers and will be available for the Semester One Induction Program on Friday 23 February. All new HDR students will be given a printed copy of the Handbook, and additional copies will be forwarded to PGCs. The web version of the Handbook will be available in the same format used in 2006, and this too will be on-line, ready for induction.
In keeping with the need for good quality assurance, training programs for new supervisors and postgraduate coordinators have been extensively updated, and will operate this year under the direction of Dr Ian Green. In addition I shall be conducting a training session for Heads of Schools at this year’s research retreat, and this will be focussing on issues such as completion rates and the supervisor register. It is also my intention to visit as many as possible of our adjuncts and title-holders so that they too may become familiar with the University’s new expectations.
That, and the RQF, should make for a busy year!
Effective Supervision Program 2007
The Researcher Education & Development unit will in 1st semester 2007 offer an Effective Supervision program consisting of a series of 5 workshops. Topics, times and venues are listed below.
All staff are welcome to attend all or any of these sessions.
All new staff are expected to attend the introductory session.
Note that for the purpose of entry to the Register of Supervisors, full participation in the Effective Supervison program is equivalent to two years of co-supervision. Full participation means attending and contributing to all sessions, and undertaking a research project in the field of researcher education and development, to be reported on at the final workshop.
Further information, registration forms etc. will shortly be available through
the Adelaide Graduate
Centre website. And please feel free to contact the facilitators, Ian
Green and Margaret Cargill,
to discuss any aspect of the program or your participation in it.
1st SEMESTER PROGRAM 2007
Session 1, Wed 14th March, 9.30 - 1.00, AGC Seminar Room
- An introduction to Policies for Research Supervision, and the role of the Register of Supervisors (Dean of Graduate Studies)
- Annual Reviews
- Overview of resources for supervisors
- Overview of requirements for full module participation
Session 2, Wed 4th April, 9.30 -1.00, AGC Seminar Room
- Approaches to Supervision: aligning student -supervisor expectations, and reflecting on supervisory styles and strategies
Session 3, Wed 2nd May, 9.30 - 1.00, AGC Seminar Room
- Supervision in Intercultural contexts
Session 4, Wed 23rd May, 9.30 - 1.00, AGC Seminar Room
- Helping research students with their writing
Session 5, Wed 13th June, 9.30 - 1.00, AGC Seminar Room
- Presentation of research projects by staff taking the full module
Professional Development for Research Students
Whether you are a new or a continuing student in 2007, RED provides a range of workshops and resources to support your progress:
- online modules;
- in-person workshops at the RED unit; and
- workshops in Faculties, Schools and Disciplines, as arranged by postgraduate coordinators or Associate Deans (Research).
1. Online modules are available on your computer desktop via MyUni for use at home or uni. New modules will be launched regularly during the year.
Online modules available now
- Writing a research proposal
- Plagiarism and independent research writing
- Citation is more than referencing
To access the modules
- Login to MyUni [https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login]
- Under 'My Current Courses', select Writing and Speaking at Uni
- In the menu on the left-hand side of the screen, select 'Research Education Programs'
- Begin your selected On-Line module by clicking the relevant link.
Face-to-face introduction to the suite of modules will be provided for students who would appreciate detailed guidance about "what help can I find where?" - see below.
2. In-person workshops at RED: enrolments will open Monday
19 Feb. at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/student/
'Getting best benefit from RED online modules' - Thursday 1 March, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, RED Seminar Room, Level 13, 10 Pulteney St
Watch future AGC News issues for more workshops and new online modules.
For enquiries, email margaret.cargill@adelaide.edu.au
Commercialisation Training Scheme
Under a new scheme to support research commercialisation training the Commonwealth Government is providing funds for a number of full-time domestic Higher Degree by Research students to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Commercialisation. The funding comprises payment of tuition fees for the Graduate Certificate and a scholarship valued at approximately $12,000. This can be received in addition to any stipend received to undertake the Higher Degree (ie. APAs or Divisional Scholarships).
Applications will be open to students in any discipline area who meet the eligibility and selection criteria for the scholarships. The Graduate Certificate in Commercialisation (currently known as the Graduate Certificate in Science & Technology Commercialisation) is run by the Education Centre for Innovation and Commercialisation (ECIC). Scholarships will be applied for and administered by the Graduate Centre.
Further details regarding applications, closing dates and course structure will be available soon.
Postgraduate Research Induction
The Adelaide Graduate Centre’s next Induction Program will be held on the morning of Friday, 23 February 2007, concluding with light refreshments for all involved. The Induction, which is compulsory for all commencing PhD and Masters by Research students, provides a valuable orientation to life as a research student at The University of Adelaide. For further information and to confirm your attendance for the Induction, please register online, by 16 February 2007 at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/induction/index.html
Can you Help
I am seeking two senior research students from each Faculty to participate in panel discussion sessions at the upcoming Postgraduate Research Induction of Friday, 23 February 2007 (11:25am to 1:00pm – with light refreshments to follow). Panels will be Faculty based, with each comprising a senior and experienced supervisor, a staff member from the Adelaide Graduate Centre, a subject librarian and two research students from the relevant Faculty. It is expected that each panel member will talk for about 10 minutes on their area of expertise with a general discussion and question and answer session to follow.
The student talks always receive very positive feedback from Induction participants and are considered one of the most valuable parts of the Induction Program. This is a great opportunity for you to provide your fellow students with a few tips and tricks to navigate their way through their research degree.
If you think you might be interested in participating in a panel and would like further information about what’s involved, please contact Susan Western on 8303 3882 or by email to susan.western@adelaide.edu.au by 15 February 2007.
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