Further Enquiries

Researcher Education & Development
Adelaide Graduate Centre
Level 6 115 Grenfell Street
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
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Telephone: +61 8 8303 5882
Facsimile: +61 8 8303 5725

Let's get started on your research degree !! ...

Essential information for new research degree students

So you're just at the beginning of your postgraduate research degree
program at the University of Adelaide? You have embarked upon an
exciting journey. Welcome!

To make that journey as smooth and rewarding as possible, there are a few things
that we want you to know and to think about right from the start. So make sure
you look carefully through the material we have made available below.
We think it will really help!

Have you been advised that you need to confirm your receipt of the Induction material?
Then please contact us for further instructions.

Getting off to a
good start

Working with your supervisors

Researcher Education & Development

Research Ethics & Compliance

Online Services for Research Students

Student Support Services

Student Care Office at the Union

Postgraduate Student Association

NEXT INDUCTION SESSION

The next
Postgraduate Research Student Induction
is to be held in early 2010.

All students who have commenced their candidature after July 2009 will be required to attend.

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Getting off to a good start in your research degree

Professor Richard Russell is Pro Vice Chancellor Research Operations & Dean of Graduate Studies.

In this presentation he gives you some good advice, based on some pretty solid experience, on how to get your research program off to a flying start.

See the powerpoint slides ...

See the Research Students Handbook

Meeting in the middle: expectations of PhD students & supervisors

Your relationship with your supervisor(s) can have a big impact on your progress and enjoyment as you proceed through your research program.

Getting a clear understanding of each other's expectations is an important part of building good relationships. Find some useful tips on this here.

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Researcher Education: RED programs & the IBP-R

If you want to improve your writing, communicating and general research and study skills, then the RED unit has something for you.

And if you are a commencing international student then we have a special program just for you. In fact you have to do it. Its called the IBP-R.

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Research Ethics & Compliance

You need to conduct your research responsibly and ethically. If your research concerns anything about people or their data or tissue, or if you use animals for research or experimentation, then you need to make sure you have the right approvals.

You must get the these approvals well before you conduct any of the research.

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Online Services for Postgraduate Research Students

Your research program at Adelaide University is supported by a range of great IT services - a great network, wireless access, automatic file back-up, and lots more ....

Get the most of out of these wonderful online services by spending a bit of time now familiarising yourself with them. It will be worth it !!!

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Student Services

The University has a suite of services that answer to the academic and personal needs of postgraduate research students: information on fees and charges, help with passwords and online applications, counselling, disability support, a health clinic, security, assistance with accommodation and associated issues, careers advice.

In addition there is the International Student Centre, providing advice and assistance on issues that impact upon international students studying at the university.

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Student Care Office of the Adelaide University Union

The Education & Welfare Officers (EWOs) at the Student Care Office are on hand to assist you, providing counselling, assisting with advocacy and problem-solving, and helping you access necessary resources.

Whether you need to talk about personal, financial, administrative or academic issues, our experienced EWOs will most likely be able to provide you with some effective and confidential advice.


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The Adelaide University Postgraduates Students Association

As a postgraduate research student its good to feel that you are part of a wider community of research students, supporting each other, sharing experiences, doing things together, accessing services.

The Adelaide University Postgraduate Students Association (AUPGSA) is the organisation that looks after your student community. And guess what - having commenced your research program, you are already a member!

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