AGC News 21 September - 4 October 2007

  Table of Contents

• 2007 Annual Review of Progress
• Postgraduate Admission/Scholarship
• Referee Report Forms
• Professional Development for Research Students
• December Graduations
• Leukaemia Foundation National Research Program 2008
• Research Commercialisation & Intellectual Property Workshops
• Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available

2007 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 2007 Annual Review of Progress.

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 2007. If you have not received a Review package please contact the Graduate Centre immediately so that a package can be forwarded to you.

You should make an appointment with your supervisor(s) to discuss your progress 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.

The Graduate Centre sent Annual Review packages to students’ mailing addresses (or home address where no mailing address has been specified). Please check that your mailing address details are current. You can view and, if necessary, update your address details by logging on to Access Adelaide at: https://access.adelaide.edu.au/sa/login.asp

Postgraduate Admission/Scholarship

Scholarship and admission application forms for 2007 are now available. They can be accessed via the Graduate Centre website or in hard copy from the Student Centre or the Graduate Centre.

Over 200 research scholarships will be available for study commencing in 2007. Information is available on sourcing scholarship opportunities, closing dates, how to apply, the value of awards, eligibility, travel opportunities and much more.

The minimum qualification for a scholarship in most disciplines at the University if Adelaide is Honours 2A.

Please note that Scholarship applications and referee reports will be accepted until 5:00pm Wednesday 31 October 2007.

For a application form go to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/forms/Admission_Schol_applic.pdf

Referee Report Forms

If you have been asked to provide a Reference for a Scholarship/Admission applicant please ensure your report is submitted to the Adelaide Graduate Centre by Wednesday 31 October 2007.

For extra copies of these reports please go to http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/pgforms.html

Professional Development for Research Students

Workshops coming soon

Pronouncing English Sounds (for research students from non-English speaking backgrounds). Wednesday 3 October, 4:00pm – 6:00pm, presented by Dr Michelle Picard (max. 30 places). For a detailed description, see the URL below.

Preparing and presenting seminars. Thursday 4 October, 10:00am-12:00pm, presented by Dr Michelle Picard (max. 30 places). For a detailed description, see the URL below.

Intonation in English: words, phrases and sentences. Wednesdays 10 and 17 October (both to be attended), 4:00pm – 6:00pm, presented by Dr Michelle Picard (max. 30 places). For a detailed description, see the URL below

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, advanced citation skills and thesis writing) and our list of ‘high relevance’ web-links.

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

December 2007 Graduations

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS
If you expect to complete your studies at the end of second semester 2007 and you wish to graduate in the December 2007 graduation ceremonies, you should apply to graduate NOW!

The deadline to apply online via Access Adelaide is 5:00pm on Friday, 26 October 2007.

If you cannot remember your password for Access Adelaide or you experience problems logging in, please contact the Student Centre.

The Graduations Website will provide you with further information about the graduation process: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/graduations/

Leukamemia Foundation National Research Program 2008

The Leukaemia Foundation is pleased to remind candidates that applications for PhD and Honours Scholarships in our National Research Program for 2008 are currently open. Applications for scholarships close on September 28 in 2007

The Leukaemia Foundation is a national not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and related blood cancers and disorders. Through its National Research Program, the Foundation seeks to foster innovative research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of these cancers, and the care of patients and families. The program includes grants for research projects, in addition to scholarships and fellowships to foster the careers of talented young scientists. The final number of grants, fellowships and scholarships will depend upon available research funds.

Applications to the following programs are now open:

Scholarship Program

PhD Scholarships
Up to four PhD scholarships each with a total value of $40,000 ($25,000 stipend and $15,000 consumables) may be offered in 2008.

Honours Year Scholarships
Up to four Honours scholarship will be offered to students undertaking an Honours year research project in 2008. Each scholarship has a total value of $10,000 ($5,000 stipend and $5,000 consumables).

Application forms and guidelines for applicants can be obtained from the research section of our website at http://www.leukaemia.org.au

For further information please contact:

Research Commercialisation & Intellectual Property Workshops - 24-28 September 2007

Attend a free 1/2 day introductory workshop on commercialisation & IP ideal for postgraduate students & early career researchers. The program includes intellectual property basics, commercialisation processes, translating research into impact and a discussion panel with experts from industries relevant to you. Workshop includes lunch, complimentary notepad, USB pen and certificate of attendance.

North Tce Campus
Mon 24 Sept Physical Science Focus:
Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geology & other Environmental Sciences
Tues 25 Sept Social Science Focus:
Humanities & Professions
Fri 28 Sept Health Science Focus:
Molecular & Biomedical Science, all Health & Environmental Sciences

Waite Campus
Wed 26 Sept Agriculture & Environmental Focus

Roseworthy Campus
Thurs 27 Sept Agriculture & Environmental Focus

All workshops run from 12 noon to 5 pm
Registration essential http://www.adelaide.edu.au/aripl/research/seminars

These workshops are brought to you by Adelaide Research & Innovation, the commercial development company of the University of Adelaide.

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