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.
The Graduate Research Coordinator Fora are convened by Dr Jeanette Fyffe, Tel: (03) 8344 8659.
For all administrative inquiries, including bookings, please contact Sarah Midford.
SEMESTER TWO PROGRAM: PROGRAM OF EVENTS
All sessions are held from 11 - 1pm in the Multifunction Room of the Graduate Centre.
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Supporting the Intellectual Environment Friday 1 August A rich and vibrant scholarly environment is a fundamental part of the Melbourne Experience for research higher degree candidates, and an important factor in 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. We will also profile the re-launch of MSGR's Academic Activity Grant Scheme - a competitive grant scheme designed to support student initiatives.
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Research Student Support Programme - Melbourne Law School |
Recruitment and Selection Friday 5 September 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.
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When things go wrong Friday 3 October As a graduate research coordinator, what can you do when things go wrong with a student's research project, supervisory relationship or personal life? This forum tackles a series of the most difficult and delicate issues in candidature management: identifying students at risk, activating pastoral and other support mechanisms, referrals to student services and UMPA advisors, and navigating unsatisfactory progress proceedings. |
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2009 - What Lies Ahead? Friday 7 November The final forum for 2008 will be an opportunity for reflection, celebration and planning. We would like to hear from departments, faculties and graduate schools regarding the key changes and achievements made during the year: whether it's working with the new student system, implementing new candidature management strategies or supporting record numbers of students through to completion. We will also be able to profile some of MSGR's key priorities for 2009, and our plans for increasing the support we offer to graduate researchers, their supervisors and graduate research coordinators. |
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SEMESTER ONE PROGRAM: ARCHIVE OF RESOURCES
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Graduate Research Orientation Friday 8 February What do new graduate researchers need at the beginning of their degrees, and what can we do to address those needs? This session provides an overview of all the orientation programs and resources available to all new students before moving on to explore specific examples of best practice in peer mentoring, student-led events and academic induction.
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Presentation (PDF, 4MB) Useful links: Graduate Orientation Information Transkills at Edinburgh University
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Intellectual Property Friday 7 March Delivered in collaboration with the Melbourne Research Office and Copyright Office, this forum will explain recent changes to the IP statute and how they will affect your students at each stage of their candidature. It will also cover Copyright for thesis-writers and introduce the new University of Melbourne ePrints Repository.
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Presentation (1 MB) Intellectual Property for Students and Their Supervisors (Melbourne Research Office Brochure, 5 MB) |
Student Services Friday 4 April University of Melbourne research higher degree students turn to student support services for everything from financial aid to editing skills, career advice and counselling. This forum gives graduate research coordinators the opportunity to learn more about the services available and how they can be accessed through the new student centres. Delivered by senior staff from each student service, the forum will allow plenty of time for questions and discussion. |
Presentation (4 MB) Useful Web sites: |
Effective Candidature Management Friday 2 May Candidature management is a central part of the role of graduate research coordinators, encompassing processes and procedures that are both scholarly and administrative. As well as exploring best practice examples of effective candidature management, and new strategies for information management, this forum addresses recent changes to the administration of research degrees at the University.
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Presentation (4MB) Featuring presentations from: Jenny Arnett's Update on the Student System Project, Monica Wehner's Profile of Department Initiatives from the School of Nursing and Social Work, and Guido Farnell's guide to effective candidature management. |
Supporting International Students Friday 6 June International students are a diverse group with a range of specific needs. This session will address the practical and pastoral care dimensions of supporting international students to settle in to life at Melbourne. It goes on to explore how differences in expectations, academic cultures and learning styles can best be discussed and understood.
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Presentation (4 MB) Featuring presentations from: A/Prof David Beckett and Guido Farnell, MSGR; Natalie Petsana, International Student Services; Laurie Ransom, Langauge and Learning Skills Unit; and Tammi Jonas, UMPA President. |