Graduate Research Coordinator Fora
MSGR warmly invites all academic and professional graduate research coordinators to join us for a monthly forum and morning tea.
The fora aim to develop a deeper understanding of the role of graduate research coordinators within the context of university structures, processes and relationships. Focussing on the resources available to graduate research coordinators in their support of research higher degree students and supervisors, each forum is also an opportunity to ask questions and to share best practice.
Additional resources are available from past Fora
The Graduate Research Coordinator Fora are convened by Dr Gail Ellis, Tel: (03) 8344 8468.
For all administrative inquiries, including bookings, please contact Chris McBrearty.
Supporting RHDs and the Intellectual Environment – Showcasing Academic Enrichment
This workshop will explore effective ways that Graduate Research Coordinators can support RHD students as they travel the critical pathway from commencement to completion. In addition to showcasing what academic enrichment services and programs are available to support students the presenters will offer some practical advice on how to create a rich and vibrant scholarly environment, which is a fundamental part of the Melbourne Experience for RHDs, and an important contributor to ensuring timely and quality completions. This forum will explore how Graduate Research Coordinators can support, facilitate and encourage participation in departmental research communities, as well as foster collegiality through events and publications.
DATE: Tuesday 28th of JULY
TIME: 10:30am to 1:30pm
VENUE: Gryphon Gallery, Graduate Centre mapIf you experience any difficulty with the online registration please contact Dr Gail Ellis, Tel: (03) 8344 8468
Students at Risk: Early Identification, Preventative Strategies and Support Mechanisms (formerly titled: Supporting the Academic Needs of Students)
This is a combined workshop designed for both Supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinators.
As Supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinators, what can you do when things go wrong with a student's research project, supervisory relationship or personal life? This forum explores effective ways to support graduate researchers as they grapple with the academic challenge of research. The presenters will offer practical advice and address issues in candidature management: identifying students at risk, activating pastoral and other support mechanisms, referrals to student services and GSA advisors, and navigating unsatisfactory progress proceedings.
DATE: Thursday 10 September
TIME: 2.15pm – 4.30pm
VENUE: Gryphon Gallery, Graduate CentreAfternoon tea will be provided
For enquiries, please contact Dr Gail Ellis: 8344 8468 / g.ellis@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: This forum has been moved and combined with the Supervisor Skills Workshop taking place on Thursday 10 September. For enquiries, please contact Dr Gail Ellis: 8344 8468 / g.ellis@unimelb.edu.au
Recruitment and Selection: Attracting high calibre RHD's and Completion
The University of Melbourne has made the recruitment of high-calibre research students a top priority, and there are many new and effective recruitment strategies currently being employed across the University to achieve this end. This forum demystifies the recruitment process by looking at ways of promoting graduate research locally, nationally and internationally, and exploring the key factors in student selection and scholarship assessment.
DATE:Thursday 17th of SEPTEMBER
TIME: 10:30am to 1:30pm
VENUE: Multifunction Room, Graduate Centre map
RHD Examination and the New Digital Thesis Requirement
This workshop will give a comprehensive overview of the scholarly and administrative processes supporting RHD examinations. Topics include: the role of the supervisor in selecting examiners, policies and procedures for ensuring a fair and equitable examination process, examination outcomes, the examination of creative works and the submission of graduate research to the University of Melbourne ePrints Repositiory.
DATE:Friday 16TH of OCTOBER
TIME: 10:30am to 1:30pm
VENUE: Multifunction Room, Graduate Centre map
What Lies Ahead?
The final forum for 2009 will be an opportunity for reflection, celebration and planning. MSGR would like to hear from departments, faculties and graduate schools regarding the key changes and achievements made during the year. MSGR will also be able to profile some of its key priorities for 2010, and our plans for increasing the support it offers to graduate researchers, their supervisors and graduate research coordinators.
DATE:Friday 20th of NOVEMBER
TIME: 10:30am to 1:30pm
VENUE: Gryphon Gallery, Graduate Centre map
New Supervisors’ Skills Workshop
All staff new to supervising graduate research students are required to attend this intensive half-day workshop. Designed to introduce the key elements of supervision, the session covers a range of topics, including:
- Advice from the experts on how to establish a strong working relationship with your students.
- Information about University support structures.
- Research higher degree policy.
- Intellectual property updates.
- University expectations of a supervisor.
DATE: Thursday 26TH of NOVEMBER
TIME: 9.00am - 1.00pm
VENUE: To be advised
Morning tea to be provided.