Development Component of the Structured Program

The development component of the structured program commences when you have completed the core component and extends for the duration of candidature. The development component provides you with access to an individually tailored program of workshops, courses and seminars and accordingly, with the opportunity to acquire skills, knowledge and experience that will complement your research training and prepare you for a wide range of professional positions. Beyond the requirement to regularly attend your School’s seminar program, there is no minimum number of workshops or seminars that you must go to; however, you are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous and generally free courses provided by the University to increase your future employability.

The development component will be formulated in conjunction with your supervisor(s) in response to the specific professional or academic needs identified in your background and will be reviewed (at least) once per year at the time of the annual review of progress. Certificates are generally awarded for participation in workshops or courses.

Further information about the upcoming professional development opportunities provided by the Research Education Programs unit of the Graduate Centre are advertised each fortnight in the electronic publication AGCNews (which is forwarded to your campus email address) and online at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/student/