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AGC News 14 July - 27 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/

Students helpers needed

The Postgraduate Research Induction is fast approaching and the Adelaide Graduate Centre is URGENTLY looking for 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.
The Graduate Centre is still seeking 2 student volunteers (2nd or 3rd year) for the Sciences A (School of Agriculture, Food and Wine AND School of Earth and Environmental Sciences) AND Health Sciences (including Dentistry and Medicine) Faculty Panels.

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.

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

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

Confidentiality of the Examination Process:

The Graduate Centre would like to remind supervisors that while students and supervisors may discuss the names of potential examiners, and it is acceptable for students to be aware of the names of the pool of examiners under consideration, they are not to be advised of the names of those examiners finally recommended by the School/Discipline or appointed by the University.

Breaches of this protocol may render the examination process invalid. Examiners have the right to remain anonymous and if their identity is revealed (except following the examination process with their consent) the examination will be invalidated. In such circumstances, new examiners must be appointed and consequently, the examination process will be significantly delayed.

More information about the appointment of examiners may be obtained from the following web site: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/handbook/examination/appointment_examiners.html

PROFESSOR RICHARD A RUSSELL AM
Dean of Graduate Studies

Postgraduate Open Night: Research, Postgraduate Coursework and Honours Options

Don't miss Postgraduate Open Night on 1 August 2008 from 5pm to 7pm in the Napier Building, North Terrace Campus.
Find out about scholarships, research areas, higher degree programs and more.
Faculty staff will be there to answer questions and information sessions will give you an overview of all the possibilities available.

More information about the night at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/opennight.html

Professional Development for Research Students

Enrolments are now open for RED Research Student workshops for Semester 2.

More information: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/student/
Workshop timetable: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/student/timetable.html
Enrolment: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/enrolment/

Also find on our information pages details of the RED Research Student Online Modules (topics including writing research proposals and advanced citation skills).

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

Effective Supervision Program, Semester 2

Semester 2 registrations for the Effective Supervision Program are now open. The program is offered every semester, providing a series of five interactive workshops, together with a range of tools, techniques and resources, covering key topics in HDR supervision. The workshops are structured to enable academic staff to work through issues and to share their expertise. The program also offers a pathway to principal supervisor accreditation.

More information: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/esp/
Workshop details: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/esp/timetable/
Registration: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/

A beta online version of this program will also be offered in Semester 2. Please contact ian.green@adelaide.edu.au if you are interested in this.
Facilitated by Researcher Education & Development, Adelaide Graduate Centre, researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au

HDR Supervisor Induction Workshop, Tuesday 12th August

All new academic staff wishing to supervise research higher degree students are required to attend the HDR Supervisor Induction Workshop. Led by the PVC Research Operations, this workshop provides an overview of the policy, practice and strategic context of HDR supervision at the University. NEW academic staff are generally not able to undertake HDR supervision, as either principal or co-supervisors, unless they attend this workshop.

The The Supervisor Induction Workshop for Semester 2 is to be held on the afternoon of Tuesday 12th August, and constitutes the first session of the Effective Supervision Program. All academic staff are welcome, but please register first:.

More information: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/esp/
Registration: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment.html

Staff who are unable to attend the face-to-face workshop MAY be able to undertake an asynchronous online version of the workshop.
Please contact ian.green@adelaide.edu.au to discuss this possibility.

Facilitated by Researcher Education & Development, Adelaide Graduate Centre, researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au

Future Research Leaders Program Semester 2

Semester 2 registrations for the Future Research Leaders Program are now open. The Future Research Leaders Program is essential professional development for all career researchers looking to advance their research leadership, management and grant winning skills. The program consists of eight separate modules, together with an orientation session, all conducted through a combination of online study and face to face workshops.

You can do the modules in any order. And because the program is repeated every semester you can work through the modules at your own pace.

More information: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/future_leaders/
Workshop details & timetable: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/future_leaders/timetable.html
Registration: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment.html

Facilitated by Researcher Education & Development, Adelaide Graduate Centre, researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au

Researcher Orientation Session - Settling in, Wed, 6th August

The Settling In Researcher Orientation workshop is offered as the induction module of the Future Research Leaders Program, but is also recommended for all researchers who wish to consolidate their understanding of the University's strategic research directions and priorities. This module provides briefings from the University's senior research managers and leaders and affords opportunities for researchers to build their networking and collaboration.

In Semester 2 the Settling In session is to be held on Wednesday 6th August, 4.30pm - 6.30pm, in the Equinox Room. Prior registration is essential, as numbers are limited.

More information: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/future_leaders/timetable.html
Registration: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment.html

Facilitated by Researcher Education & Development, Adelaide Graduate Centre, researchereducation@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.

Professor Russell, the Honorary Secretary in South Australia, will be away from his office from 11 August onwards. Interested students wishing to ask questions or otherwise discuss their application are invited to contact Professor Richard Russell prior to this date. Applicants are also reminded that the northern hemisphere university Long Vacation has already begun so contacting academics at Oxford may prove difficult.

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 2008.

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

APA-I Milk Components

The University of Adelaide seeks a PhD candidate to join a project funded by the Australian Research Council in collaboration with the South Australian Research and Development Institute, MG Nutritionals Ltd and other industry partners. The successful candidate will isolate and characterise components of milk shown to have potential for the sustainable control of powdery mildew and botrytis mould of grapes and vegetables. The project will be supervised by Associate Professor Eileen Scott and Professors Otto Schmidt and Dennis Taylor.

The scholarship provides a stipend of $26,140 per annum (in 2008) tax free, for up to three years, plus operating allowance. Start date is negotiable, preferably between September and November 2008

Read the flyer located at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/pdf/apai_milk_components.pdf

Applications close: 1 September 2008

Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available

The John Crampton Travelling Scholarship Apply now! Closing date: 31st July 2008
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/pgcurrent.html#crampton

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

The 2008 AusBiotech-GSK Student Excellence Awards

BIOTECH Students - here is your chance to show off your work and attend AusBiotech2008 - Australia's Biotechnology Conference

The AusBiotech-GSK Student Excellence Awards are national awards that are partnered exclusively by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

The awards encourage students that completed honours or started their masters or PhD in 2007 and 2008 to think strategically about their research in the biotechnology field. Finalists are required to pitch the commercial application of their research to a panel of judges competing against other finalists in their state.

One winner from each state will be presented with their award during a ceremony at the AusBiotech2008 event and are given the opportunity to display a poster of their abstract during the conference. The award covers the students’ travel, accommodation expenses and registration for AusBiotech2008 to be held in Melbourne from
26 – 29 October 2008 (www.ausbiotech2008.com.au).

Applications for the 2008 AusBiotech-GSK Student Excellence Awards are available online at www.ausbiotech.org.
Entries close: Wednesday 13 August 2008

Bio Innovation SA Networking Forum - Thursday 31 July 2008

Thursday, 31 July 2008 ASO Grainger Studio, 91 Hindley Street, Adelaide
Presentations from 5:30pm – 7:00pm,
followed by networking until 8:30pm

Bones of the mammalian skeleton have many important physiological functions. They support the body, enable motion and mechanical loading, and protect internal organs. Bones play a central role in the formation of blood cells, as well as acting as a central store for calcium.

Changes in the strength or integrity of bones as a result of injury or disease can severely impact the quality of life and survival of individuals.

Our Guest Speakers will describe medical conditions of the skeleton and advances in surgery, transplantation and cell-based therapies being developed to treat them.

Chair: Mr Mark Szolga, CEO, Austofix Pty Ltd

Featuring presentations from:

Associate Professor Peter Anderson
Consultant Craniofacial Surgeon/Director of Research
Australian Craniofacial Unit
Associate Professor, Adelaide University
Senior Research Fellow, Women's & Children's Health Research Institute
Dr David Campbell
Director of the SA Bone Bank
Orthopaedic Surgeon,
Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic



 Associate Professor Andrew Zannettino
Head, Myeloma Research Program
Bone and Cancer Laboratories
Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science
Member, Hanson Institute
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Adelaide

The cost to attend is $20 or $10 for students (GST inclusive), payable at the door. Unfortunately cheque and credit cards are NOT accepted.

For further information and to register, please click here.
Registrations close Monday 28 July

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) - Do I need original signatures in my thesis for examination

A) - Each copy of your thesis when presented for examination purposes or on the final copies presented following completion of the examination process (i.e either softbound or hardbound copies) must have your original signature on the declaration page. Refer to the Submission section of the Research Student Handbook