AGC News 7 September - 20 September 2009
Table of Contents
- 2009 Annual Review of Progress
- Postgraduate Scholarship and Admission
- Extension for reviews
- Workshops for Higher Degree by Research Candidates
- Exploring Supervision Program
- Launch of the 2009/2010 Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards
- BioSA 2010 Bioscience Achievement Awards – Nominations Now Open!
- Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available
2009 Annual Review of Progress
With the exception of students who commence in August, September or October this year, all research students, including those currently on leave of absence, are required to complete the 2009 Annual Review of Progress.
The Annual Review packages are available on the web for download. The Annual Review form is available in pdf format (for printing and completing by hand) and also as an editable Word document (which can be downloaded and completed electronically). If for any reason you are unable to print or download the documents please email Kim Crawford or phone 8303 6091 to request that a printed package be posted to you.
Please note it is your responsibility to ensure that your Annual Review is submitted to the Graduate Centre by the due date of 31 October (or the following working day as this day falls on a weekend in 2009). You should make an appointment with your supervisor(s) to discuss your progress by mid September and another with your Postgraduate Coordinator, or Head of School/Discipline (which your supervisor(s) may wish to attend) for a few days later. After your supervisor(s) and Postgraduate Coordinator or Head of School/Discipline have discussed your progress with you and all parties have completed the relevant sections of the form, you should sign the form and lodge it with the Graduate Centre.
Postgraduate Scholarship and Admission
Scholarship and Admission application forms for 2010 are now available. They can be accessed via the Graduate Centre website A to Z Policy and Forms page.
The minimum qualification for a scholarship in most disciplines at the University if Adelaide is Honours 2A.
Closing date: 31st October 2009.
Extension for reviews
Students are reminded that if they require an extension of the deadline for the Core Component of the Structured Program or Major Review, their Principal Supervisor, Postgraduate Coordinator or Head of School must forward a request to the Graduate Centre via email before the due date.
Failure to lodge the necessary documentation by the due date will result in a suspension of candidature. Scholarship payments for a scholarship holder will stop with effect from the date of suspension. Any scholarship payments received during the period of suspension will be recovered. Suspension means that students are not eligible to have access to University facilities, including laboratories, libraries and insurance; and may not submit a thesis for examination.
The suspension can be lifted only if the completed documentation is lodged with the Graduate Centre within twelve months of the suspension date.
A candidature which has been suspended for twelve months is automatically terminated.
Workshops for Higher Degree by Research Candidates
How to Ask Questions about Statistics
Wednesday 16 September, 9:30-11:30am
AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St
Are you struggling to understand the statistics you need for your project?
There are still a few places left in this workshop, which is designed to get you started asking the right questions about statistics. We will discuss the questions you need to ask yourself in order to be sure you are choosing the right statistical procedures; we will discuss the questions a statistician will ask you if you seek help from them; and we will discuss the questions you should ask in order to understand a statistical procedure better. Participants are asked to bring a research article that mentions statistics.
Enrol now Don't delay our workshops fill up quickly!
For further information contact Cally Guerin
English Grammar for Research Writers
Wednesday 18 November
1:00-3:00pm
AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St
Strategies for improving your grammar and developing self-editing skills appropriate for research contexts. Email a one page example of any work-in-progress one week prior to the workshop to the facilitator, Michelle Picard.
A 1 hour time slot will be made available for student consultation after this session.
HDR students and other researchers who use English as an additional language (limit 30 participants)
Exploring Supervision Program
Exploring Supervision #3
Helping research students with their writing
Wednesday 16th September 1.00 - 4.30pm
AGC Seminar Room,
Level 6, 115 Grenfell St
This workshop addresses one of the most common challenges faced by HDR supervisors: 'How do I best help my student develop as an academic writer and research communicator?'.
We will examine what the research says about this issue, and we will seek to apply the findings to examples of student writing. The needs of both native and non-native writers of academic English will be considered, and supervisors are encouraged to bring along typical or problematic examples of student writing for the workshop to assist with.
Afternoon tea provided
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 3043
Launch of the 2009/2010 Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards
The Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards will be officially launched for 2009/2010 at The University of Adelaide “Little Theatre” The Launch marks the search to find South Australia’s fantastic young achievers in the 14 to 28 age group and we need your help!
If you know a young achiever, or are involved with young people, then you are encouraged to attend the launch (please feel free to invite others to join you)
The Launch is free and morning tea will be served at 10.30am. Please simply reply to this email and register your attendance.
Date: Tuesday 15th September 2009
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Venue: 'Little Theatre' The University of Adelaide,
North Terrace Campus, Union Street
The Awards applaud high achievement, innovation, initiative and commitment to the pursuit of excellence whilst highlighting the efforts and successes of young people making meaningful contributions to their field of endeavour.
There are nine categories open for nomination:
- The Coffee Club Arts Award
- Worldwide Online Printing Sports Award
- Adelaide Airport Community Leadership Award
- Nippy’s Environment Award
- Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Rural Health Award
- The University of Adelaide Faculty of Sciences, Science & Technology Award
- Coles Regional Initiative Award
- Office for Youth Outstanding Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achiever Award
- RAA Driving Force Leadership Award
Category winners will each receive $1,000 from HomeStart Finance and a trophy. The ultimate winner, The Premier's/Channel 9 Young Achiever of the Year, will receive an additional $1,000, a trophy and a holiday for two in Australia provided by Hilton Hotels and Virgin Blue (conditions apply).
This is your chance to acknowledge someone who has made a real difference in and for the community. Nomination forms will be available at the launch, from sponsors offices and outlets, website http://www.awardsaustralia.com/YAA_sa.html or by phoning the Awards office on 8132 0753 or by emailing sa@awardsaustralia.com
We look forward to seeing you at the launch!
BioSA 2010 Bioscience Achievement Awards – Nominations Now Open!
Bio Innovation SA (BioSA) invites you to apply for the 2010 Bioscience Achievement Awards.
These Awards recognise individuals involved in the South Australian bioscience community who have made an important contribution to the development of South Australia’s bioscience sector.
Award Categories
- Young Achiever – for individuals under 35*, who have made a significant contribution to his or her company / organisation
- Industry Leader – for individuals who have made a significant impact to the growth and development of his or her company / organisation and/or to the South Australian bioscience industry
* Individuals aged over 35 may be considered under this category, taking into account family-related or other special circumstances.
The Awards are open to individuals working in the all fields of the bioscience sector including biotechnology, medical devices and environmental science, as well as venture capital and business consultants focusing on the life sciences.
Award Prizes
- BioSA Young Achiever
One winner will be awarded in this category prize money to the value of $10,000. - BioSA Industry Leader
One winner will be awarded in this category prize money to the value of $10,000.
Download the Nomination Form and Guidelines.
Nominations close: Friday, 13th of November 2009 at 5pm.
For further information about the Awards contact Ms Julie Chmielowski, Marketing and Communications Manager on +61 8 8217 6400.
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/
