Useful contacts - 2010
Adelaide Graduate Centre
The Researcher Education Development
The Faculty and School
The Student Centre
Card Services
Graduations
Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innovation Centre (ECIC)
University of Adelaide Postgraduate
Students Association
Research Education Development Committee (REDC)/Dean
of Graduate Studies
Postgraduate Student Representative
Postgraduate Coordinators
Faculty Higher Degrees Committee
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
and Vice-President (Research)
Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor
(International)
The International
Office (International Admissions)
The International Student
Centre
Student Finance
The Adelaide Graduate Centre
The Graduate Centre is responsible for the management and administration of research education at the University of Adelaide including:- admissions
- enrolments
- candidature
- scholarships
- thesis examination.
During the course of your candidature you are likely to get to know the Graduate Centre very well. It is the first area to contact whenever you have a question about your research program, candidature or scholarship. If you’re not sure whom to ask or where to go, try the Graduate Centre; the helpful and friendly staff are always available to assist you.
The Adelaide Graduate Centre
Level 6, 115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005, AUSTRALIA
T: +61 8 8303 5882
F: +61 8 8303 5725
Email
Staff Contacts
The Researcher Education Development (RED) Unit, Adelaide Graduate Centre
The RED Unit of the Graduate Centre provides a range of face-to-face workshop programs, online modules, individual consultations and resource materials that value-add to the research experience and deliver skills and knowledge essential to research success. Services include:
- the Integrated Bridging Program—Research
- programs and workshops for HDR candidates
- the Exploring Supervision program
- the Future Research Leader’s program.
The RED Unit
Level 14, 115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005, AUSTRALIA
T: +61 8 8303 3022
F: +61 8 8303 5725
Email
Staff Contacts
The Faculty and School
Your main source of academic support during candidature will be your supervisory panel. Each research student at the University of Adelaide has a principal supervisor and at least one co or external supervisor; your principal supervisor has the primary responsibility for coordinating your supervision. In addition, the Head of School and your local Postgraduate Coordinator have significant responsibilities for research higher degree students.
The roles and responsibilities of the Head of School, Postgraduate Coordinator, your supervisors and yourself are discussed later in this guide and summarised in Appendix 2.
The Adelaide University Union
auu@adelaide.edu.au
The AUU provides students with essential, non-academic services on campus, for the effective representation of all students, and for the creation of a campus community and culture.
The AUU provide a range of services including a casual employment service, advocacy, a resource centre, national events, emergency loans, special interest clubs and free tax and legal advice.
Further information about all of the services the AUU provides and information on the huge savings that can be made by joining the AUU.
Faculty Higher Degrees Committee
Each Faculty in the University has a Higher Degrees Committee. The Higher Degrees Committee has responsibility for all research and coursework higher degree matters within the Faculty.
The International Office (International Admissions)
The International Office is responsible for prearrival visa matters for international research student applicants, including the issue of the 'Confirmation of enrolment'.
However, applications for admission to higher degree by research programs are processed by the Graduate Centre and queries regarding admission and enrolment should be directed to the International Admissions Officer. Post-arrival, the Graduate Centre is also the primary academic and administrative contact for international students, while the International Student Centre provides additional practical and social support as highlighted below.
Note that during 2011, applications will move to an online web-based process.
The International Student Centre
isc@adelaide.edu.au
The University recognises the additional challenges faced by many of our international students in relocating and adjusting to the Adelaide research and social environment. The International Student Centre (ISC) is committed to assisting students from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds to make the transition smoothly and to actively participate, and succeed, in their chosen degree program and beyond.
The ISC provides a range of support services to cater for the needs of onshore international students. These include:
- an airport reception service;
- assistance with finding temporary accommodation on arrival;
- an orientation program;
- assistance with contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) in relation to post-arrival visa issues;
- overseas student health cover (OSHC) assistance;
- support in the resolution of any financial, accommodation and personal difficulties;
- social events including a regular Friday morning tea. Full contact details for the International Student Centre are available at the end of guide.
