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AGC News 30 June - 11 July 2008

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Postgraduate Research Induction – Semester 2, 2008

The Adelaide Graduate Centre’s next Induction Program will be held on Friday, 25 July 2008. 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 visit: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/induction/

To confirm your attendance for the Induction, please register online, by 18 July 2008 at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/induction/registration/

The Postgraduate Research Induction is fast approaching and the Adelaide Graduate Centre is URGENTLY looking for Supervisor and Student participants on Friday, 25 July 2008 (from approximately 11:45am to 1:00pm).

The Induction Program is a positive introduction to students new to postgraduate study and the program relies on the involvement of volunteers to help make it a success.

2 Supervisors and 2 Student Volunteers (2nd or 3rd year) from the following Faculty Groups are needed:

  • Sciences A (School of Agriculture, Food and Wine AND School of Earth and Environmental Sciences)
  • Sciences B (School of Chemistry and Physics AND School of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences)
  • Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (STUDENTS ONLY NEEDED)
  • Health Sciences (including Dentistry and Medicine)
  • Humanities and Social Sciences AND The Professions

Panels are Faculty based, with each comprising a senior and experienced Supervisor, a Staff Member from the Adelaide Graduate Centre, a Research Librarian and two Research Students from each of the five groups listed above.

Panel members present a talk on their area of expertise to new Postgraduate Research Students, concluding with a general discussion, question and answer session.

Supervisor (20 minute) talks can include, for example:

  • Core Component
  • Major Review
  • Meetings with Supervisors (panel supervision, conflicting advice, notes of meetings)
  • Problems with supervisors
  • Role of PGC, raising of issues
  • Resource entitlements, forms
  • Publications
  • Ethics - as appropriate to the Faculty
  • IP, Commercialisation - as appropriate to the Faculty
  • Stats - as appropriate to the Faculty
  • Graduate Centre web site

Student (10 minute) talks can include, for example:

  • How to tackle the Core Component of the Structured Program
  • How to make the most of your supervisory relationship(s)
  • Who can help if there are problems
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Time management
  • Publication writing
  • Managing the ups and downs of research student life

If you are interested in participating and would like further information about what’s involved, please contact:
Lisa Hurcombe
Phone: 08 8303 3882
E mail: lisa.hurcombe@adelaide.edu.au

Clarification of the Responsibility of Staff and Students in Relation to the Submission and Certification of a Thesis for Examination

When a student submits a thesis for examination, it must be accompanied by a completed "Certification of Thesis for Examination" form. The "Certification of Thesis for Examination" form is the form on which the Head of School/Discipline or Postgraduate Coordinator certify that the submitted thesis is worthy of examination. To clarify the responsibilities of both staff and students in relation to the submission and certification of a thesis for examination, several sections of the 2008 Research Student Handbook have been revised; these revisions will be incorporated into the 2009 version of the Research Student Handbook:

APPENDIX 1: RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the Head of School
 The Head of School has the ultimate responsibility for the quality of supervision and the provision of resources for all higher degree by research students within the School. It is the responsibility of the Head of School to ensure that:
3.6 At the time of submission
(i) the thesis is prima facie worthy of examination both in terms of its content and its presentation relative to the standards specified in the Academic Program Rules for the degree.

Responsibilities of the Postgraduate Coordinator
Under the direction of the Head of School, the Postgraduate Coordinator will oversee higher degree by research matters within the School by:
4.5 At the time of submission
(i) determining that the thesis is prima facie worthy of examination both in terms of its content and its presentation relative to the standards specified in the Academic Program Rules for the degree.

Responsibilities of the Supervisors
The responsibilities of supervisors are detailed below. In all cases, the principal supervisor has the primary responsibility for co-ordinating the supervisory process.
The supervisors have responsibilities that include:
5.6 At the time of submission
(i) recommending that the thesis is prima facie worthy of examination both in terms of its content and its presentation relative to the standards specified in the Academic Program Rules for the degree; OR
(ii) recommending that the thesis is unacceptable for examination in its current form for the specified reasons and participating fully in any dispute resolution process subsequently initiated by the student.

Responsibilities of Research Candidates
The responsibilities of research students include:
6.4 During the later stages of candidature
(i) accepting responsibility for producing the final copies of the thesis and ensuring that both content and presentation are in accord with the relevant requirements.
(ii) where there is disagreement with the supervisor(s) regarding the readiness of the thesis for examination, instigating dispute resolution procedures in accordance with the section of the Handbook entitled "Submission against the advice of your School".

*Submission Against the Advice of your School
The Graduate Centre is unable to accept a thesis that has not been certified for examination by the relevant School.
If you disagree with your School's advice about the readiness of your thesis for examination, it is expected that the dispute will be dealt with, in the first instance, at the local level by the Head of School or Postgraduate Coordinator. If the dispute cannot be resolved at the local level, the matter should be referred to the Dean of Graduate Studies, either by the School or the student concerned. All relevant documents must be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies at the same time. The Dean will deal with the matter in consultation with the Convenor of the relevant Faculty Higher Degrees Committee and the Head of School or Postgraduate Co-ordinator concerned, if required.

If the Dean's decision overrides that of the School, the matter shall then be referred to the Research Education and Development Committee for final resolution. Depending on the circumstances surrounding each case, the Committee will determine whether or not examiners should be informed of the dispute and what information should be disclosed to examiners. At all times, the independence of examiners must be preserved.

Donna Frost
Deputy Manager, Graduate Administration and Scholarships
23 June 2008

Professional Development for Research Students

The Research Education and Development programs for Semester 2 have been finalised. Details and enrolment links now available on the website

Enrol online: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/student/

Also find via this link details of the RED Online Modules (topics including writing research proposals and advanced citation skills) and our list of 'high relevance' web-links.

For enquiries, email margaret.cargill@adelaide.edu.au

Effective Supervision Program, Semester 2

The Effective Supervision Program for Semester 2 have been finalised. Details and enrolment links now available on the website

Workshop schedule and enrolment: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/timetable.html

More information about the program: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/

For further enquiries contact: ian.green@adelaide.edu.au

Future Research Leaders Program

The Futures Research Leaders Program for Semester 2 have been finalised. Details and enrolment links now available on the website

For more information about this exciting new program, and for links to our timetable and enrolment pages, please see: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/future_leaders/

For further enquiries contact ian.green@adelaide.edu.au

Rhodes Scholarship for 2009

Applications for the South Australian Rhodes Scholarships for 2009 are now open. The successful applicant(s) will take up their position at Oxford in or around September 2009.

Application forms may be obtained from Ms Pamela Cook. The application form is not available electronically.
The closing date for this scholarship round is 5.00pm Monday 1 September.

Interested students wishing to ask questions or otherwise discuss their application are invited to contact the Honorary Secretary, Professor Richard Russell well in advance of the closing date. Applicants are reminded that we are approaching the northern hemisphere university Long Vacation, and are advised to make enquiries of Oxford as soon as possible.

Full details about the Rhodes Scholarship may be found at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/rhodes.html

2009 Masterclass for Emerging Researchers in Ageing

The ARC/NHMRC Research Network in Ageing Well is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2009 Masterclass for Emerging Researchers in Ageing.

The Masterclass will be held at the University of Queensland St Lucia Campus on Thursday5th and Friday 6th February, 2009, and PhD students whose research is in the field of ageing are invited to apply.

See ERA Flyer for more information

Attention MSc, MA or PhD Graduates

Publication of Your Thesis Abstract In The Journal of the Royal Society Of New South Wales

This Journal publishes original articles and reviews on general scientific topics as well as providing an Australian forum for international exposure of local work, e.g., Geology, Astronomy, Medicine, Chemistry, Mathematics and other disciplines. It is sent to approximately 500 overseas academic and scientific organisations on a regular basis. The Journal is published twice a year.

The Royal Society of New South Wales wishes to provide a medium for the wider dissemination of the work performed at the MSc/MA and PhD levels. Therefore, the Council of the Society is willing to publish abstracts (maximum 500 words) of MSc, MA, and PhD theses on application by the author or supervisor. Copies of Abstracts published in the Journal will be placed on the Society's web site.

More information is available in the attached Flyer

Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available

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

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