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Adelaide Graduate Centre
Level 6
115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
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AGC News 23 February - 8 March 2009

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Postgraduate Research Induction for Commencing Postgraduate Research Students

Induction Programs are organised by the Adelaide Graduate Centre for commencing PhD and Masters by Research students. These compulsory programs provide a valuable orientation to life as a research student at The University of Adelaide.

The upcoming dates for 2009 are:
Thursday, 26 March
Friday, 24 July

All programs run from 8:50am to 1.00pm.

For further information, including venue details, visit http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/induction/

To confirm your attendance for the Induction, please Register Online.

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New link for Postgraduate Coordinators and Supervisors

There is a new link created for 'Postgraduate Coordinator and Supervisor Information' located in the left hand side navigation menu within the Adelaide Graduate Centre’s website. This link will take you to the page that contains information for Postgraduate Coordinator and Supervisors aswell as Research Postgraduates.

You may also be aware that the pathway from the University’s homepage to the Adelaide Graduate Centre site has changed. To access the Adelaide Graduate Centre information from the University's homepage go to "Postgraduate Students" then click on the link to "Adelaide Graduate Centre" within the Postgraduate Research Programs Section.

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Intergrated Bridging Program-Research (IBP-R)

The Integrated Bridging Program-Research (IBP-R) is a research communication development program provided at The University of Adelaide for international postgraduate research students and local postgraduate research students for whom English is an Additional Language.

If you have not enrolled yet or are unsure whether you should enrol, contact Dr Michelle Picard at 83033957

IBP-R First Class Meeting/ Induction
Tuesday 3 March, 3:00-5:pm.
Venue: Equinox Function Room, Union House, North Terrace Campus

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Research Education needs at a Faculty, School and individual level

The Researcher Education and Development unit (RED) at the Adelaide Graduate Centre is in the process of consulting broadly with Faculties, Schools, supervisors and students regarding research education needs at a Faculty, School and individual level. Although formal feedback will be requested via questionnaires at a later date, any opinions regarding existing programs and suggestions regarding future programs would be highly appreciated.

Contact:
Dr Michelle Picard
Director, Researcher Education
Adelaide Graduate Centre
Ph : +61 8 8303 3957

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Higher Degree by Research Supervisor Induction Workshop

If you wish to be registered as an HIgher Degree by Research supervisor at the University of Adelaide, in either principal or co-supervisor capacity, you must attend an HDR Supervisor Induction Workshop.

An induction workshop is held at the beginning of each semester. It provides an essential introduction to the policy, practice and strategic context of Higher Degree by Research supervision at the University. Dates, times, venues for 2009 are:

Semester 1: Wednesday March 11th 1.00 - 3.30pm, Equinox Room, Union House

Semester 2: Wednesday August 5th 1.00 - 3.30pm, venue to be advised

How to register: Register through our online enrolment facility. You must register if you wish to attend.

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Cocktails & Connections

  • Want to meet some new fellow researchers?
  • Want to get some new ideas for research collaborations?
  • Want to hear from some of the University's research leaders?

Then this session is for you. Come along and get connected.

This is a relatively informal event, with a series of activities designed to get like minded researchers talking to each other. It is aimed at researchers new to the university as well as established researchers looking to reinvigorate their networks. All welcome! But please Register if you wish to attend.

Semester 1: Wednesday 11th March 4 - 6pm, Equinox Room, Union House

Semester 2: Wednesday 5th August 4 - 6pm, venue to be advised

This session functions as the workshop for the Settling In orientation module for the Future Research Leaders program, but is open to all members of the university's research community.

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Future Research Leaders Program

The Future Research Leaders program has been developed collaboratively by the Go8 universities, and is delivered in full each semester for the benefit of the research community of the University of Adelaide. The program is aimed at current and aspiring research leaders, and seeks to build a range of skills and knowledge critical to successful research leadership and management.

There are eight modules in the program, together with a researcher orientation module. Modules are undertaken by a combination of online study, independent research and a face-to-face workshop. Do just one module, or do as many as you like. Its up to you. And its all free!

More about the program at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/frlp/
Register for workshops at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/

Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, 8303 6035 or Dr Cally Guerin 8303 3043.

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Exploring Supervision Program

The Exploring Supervision program (formerly the Effective Supervision program) provides professional development for HDR supervisors. Each semester we present a series of three interactive workshops, together with a range of tools, techniques and resources, covering key topics in HDR supervision. In addition, completion of the full module of the program leads to registration as a principal HDR supervisor.

More about our workshops: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/esp/
More about the full module of the program at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/fullmodule.html
Register for workshops at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/

Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, 8303 6035 or Dr Cally Guerin 8303 3043.

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Postgraduate Coordinators Forum

Offered each semester the Postgraduate Coordinators Forum provides an opportunity for postgraduate coordinators across the University to meet with the Dean of Graduate Studies and AGC staff, to hear about new developments in policy and procedure, and to share experiences and address common challenges together.

The next PGC Forum is on Tuesday March 17th, 3-5pm, in the Seminar Room of the Adelaide Graduate Centre. Come along and connect with your fellow postgraduate coordinators. Register to attend through the link below.

Next Forum:
Tuesday March 17th 3 - 5pm
AGC Seminar Room
Level 6 / 115 Grenfell St

Register for workshops at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/

Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, 8303 6035 or Dr Cally Guerin 8303 3043.

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Honours Coordinators Forum

Each semester the Adelaide Graduate Centre holds a forum for Honours Coordinators. Led by the Dean of Graduate Studies, the forum is a valuable opportunity for Honours Coordinators to share their experiences and to address challenges together.

The next forum is on Tuesday April 7th, from 3 to 5pm, in the Seminar Room of the Adelaide Graduate Centre. Come along and connect with your Honours Coordinator colleagues. Register to attend by following the link below.

Next Forum:
Tuesday April 7th 3 - 5pm
AGC Seminar Level 6 / 115 Grenfell St

Register for workshops at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/

Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, 8303 6035 or Dr Cally Guerin 8303 3043.

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Filling in forms

Students are requested to avoid filling out forms with pencil or texta as this can make them hard to read and may result in incorrectly entered information.

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Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available

To view a list of currently available postgraduate scholarships go to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/

To view a list of postgraduate research scholarships available to commencing international applicants go to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/

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5th International Leaders Series

The 5th International Leaders Series will be launched during this year’s Australian Innovation Festival.

The next luncheon focuses on CHILE: Mr Hugo Lavados, Chilean Minister for Economy and Innovation will be leading a business and trade delegation to Australia in late May 2009. Other invited speakers include Hon. Simon Crean, Federal Minister for Trade; Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist with Austrade; Marcelo Salas, Trade Commissioner of Chile; and Robin Batterham, Chief Technology Officer, RioTinto.

Dates: Tuesday 26th May in Melbourne and Wednesday 27th May in Sydney

Fee: $120 per person, corporate tables also available. Time: 12.00pm until 2.00pm.
To attend, download Registration or contact us