AGC News 27 July - 9 August 2009
Table of Contents
- Change To Core Component Of The Structured Program (CCSP)
- Safety Management Plan (for higher degree by research)
- HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
- Postgraduate Open Night
- Professional Development for Research Students
- The John Crampton Travelling Scholarship
- 2010 Rhodes Scholarship for South Australia
- HDR Supervisor Induction Workshop
- Cocktails & Connections
- Future Research Leaders Program
- Exploring Supervision Program
- Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available
Change To Core Component Of The Structured Program (CCSP)
Please note that there is now an additional minimum requirement in the Core Component of the Structured Program.
Students must now complete the "Higher Degree by Research: Safety Management Plan" and, if applicable, the "Hazard Management Log" and attach copy(ies) to the CCSP documentation lodged with the Graduate Centre.
Both forms may be found at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/policies/ohs-toolkit/
If you have any queries regarding the forms, please contact your School/Area Health & Safety Officer (HSO).
The minimum requirements of the Core Component are now:
- participation in a School Induction
- completion of the Minimum Resources Proforma
- regular attendance of the School Seminar Program
- the completion of a research proposal and (normally) its presentation at a School seminar/workshop
- completion of the "Higher Degree by Research: Safety Management Plan" and, if applicable, the "Hazard Management Log"
- and, for international students (who have not been granted an exemption), participation in the Integrated Bridging Program (IBP)
07 July 2009
Safety Management Plan (for higher degree by research)
Course aim: To provide students with information on how to complete safety component of 'core component of the structured program' requirements for higher degree by research students.
Course content:
Safety Management Plan
Hazard Management Principles
Introduction to RMSS
Introduction to the University
Booking contact: Linda Knobben
Suitable for: All postgraduate students who are doing higher degree by research.
More information on courses and times
HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
Course aim: To introduce Supervisors and Executives to Health Safety and Wellbeing requirements.
Course Content:
Legislative responsibilities
WorkCover and SafeWorkSA
Injury Management Booking
Contact: Sean Alexander
Suitable for: Academics, Managers, Supervisors
More information on courses and times
Postgraduate Information Night
Are you interested in doing a Postgraduate degree in 2010?
Are you thinking of doing Honours in 2010?
Come to the Postgraduate Information Night!
When: Friday 31 July 2009, 5pm to 7pm
Where: Union House, Level 4 Conference Centre North Terrace campus.
Higher Degree by Research, Postgraduate Coursework and Honours Options
Professional Development for Research Students
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/
For enquiries email cally.guerin@adelaide.edu.au
The John Crampton Travelling Scholarship
Last Call for Applications
The purpose of the Scholarship is to enable students of Architecture, Engineering, Fine Arts and/or Classical Antiquity to undertake study overseas in Italy, Germany, Spain, or Greece or any other country considered appropriate by the Scholarship trustee, Executor Trustee Australia Limited ('Executor Trustee').
If you require further information that is not contained in the information package please contact:
Adelaide Graduate Centre, Scholarships
Phone: +61 8 8303 3929
F ax: +61 8 8303 5725
Make sure to use the checklist at the end of the application form before submitting your application.
Please send completed applications to:
The Adelaide Graduate Centre
The University of Adelaide
North Terrace
ADELAIDE SA 5005
Applications Close: 31st July 2009
Application forms and Instructions to Applicants
2010 Rhodes Scholarship for South Australia
Applications for the 2010 Rhodes Scholarship for South Australia are now OPEN.Potential candidates interested in postgraduate study at the University of Oxford should consult the website for detailed information, and consult the
Honorary Secretary,
Professor Richard Russell AM
Phone (08) 8303-6911 to discuss their application.
Applications close: 1 September 2009
HDR Supervisor Induction Workshop
If you wish to be registered as an HDR supervisor at the University of Adelaide, in either principal or co-supervisor capacity, you MUST attend an HDR Supervisor Induction Workshop. The induction workshop provides an essential introduction to the policy, practice and strategic context of HDR supervision at the University.
The next one is to be held:
Wednesday 5th August 1.00 - 3.30pm, The Vines, National Wine Centre of Australia, followed by the Cocktails & Connections session
Please come along and join us.
Register online and More about the program
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, 8303 6035, Dr Cally Guerin 8303 3304
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.
Wednesday 5th August 4 - 6pm, The Vines, National Wine Centre of Australia, following the HDR Supervisor Induction workshop.
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 researchers welcome!
Register online and More about the program
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, 8303 6035, Dr Cally Guerin 8303 3304
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!
Register for workshops and More about the program
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, 8303 6035, Dr Cally Guerin 8303 3304
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
More about the full module of the program
Register for workshops
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, 8303 6035, Dr Cally Guerin 8303 3304
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/
