School of Graduate Research

Dr Jennifer SinclairResearch Fellow

A surprising message . . . . .

doing a higher degree by research can be fun!

Of course it’s intellectual, but it’s also

relational and emotional

and creative

“Creativity is the type of learning where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual” Arthur Koestler

Where are we?

Where are we?

Building 81, Swanston Street, next to SAB building 82

Where are we?

http://www.rmit.edu.au/graduateresearch

School of Graduate Research – home page

What do we do?

http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8sqyn452z80zzSchool of Graduate Research – About SGR

‘The School of Graduate Research (SGR) is responsible for promoting and enhancing research education and training at RMIT.’

Professor Denise CuthbertDeanSchool of Graduate Research

Services provided by SGR

• Receiving and processing applications for HDR places, managing applications, selection and payment of Australian Postgraduate Awards

• Overseeing candidature progress and planning and coordinating all HDR examinations and graduation

• Developing and implementing HDR policy and procedures• Coordinating HDR supervisor accreditation and registration• Providing professional development opportunities for HDR supervisors (and HDRs)• Managing quality reviews and monitoring Higher Degrees by Research performance

(login required) and collecting and analysing HDR candidate feedback (login required) for improvement planning

• Regular operational review and student and supervisor training through projects and reviews

• Reporting on candidature management through the ResearchMaster database application

• Providing secretarial support to the School of Graduate Research Advisory Board (SGRAB).

What do we do specifically for YOU?

http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=xmflmz8dp47dzSchool of Graduate Research – Information for current candidates

Research candidates

Beginning your candidature Managing your candidature

Training and development Scholarships and grants opportunities

RMIT support services myRMIT

Beginning your candidature

“You are encouraged take full advantage of the wide range of resources available to you from various sources across the university. These resources are there to assist you to succeed with your research.”

• Attend an induction session

• Induction Checklist

• Get to know people

• Apply for grants and scholarships

• Find out about training and development opportunities

• Know your rights and responsibilities

Training and developmentThe School of Graduate Research provides a variety of resources to support the HDR candidates through their candidature to get the most out of their research careers by building skills to improve research practice.

• On Track workshops are open to all research candidates and supervisors to help students get the most out of their research degree.

• Research weeks are series of special events are held twice a year, in winter and summer, to offer support to, or consult with, the wider HDR community in specific areas.

• Visiting professors event series will provide valuable opportunities for staff and research candidates to learn about international research training initiatives and to participate in the exchanges of ideas and best practice.

• The Write Stuff: An interdisciplinary workshop on writing for publication for graduate research students.• Writing support is available through The Study and Learning Centre.• Shut Up And Write Group offers an opportunity for writers to get together on a regular basis and focus upon

short, intense bursts of writing in a supportive atmosphere.• Three minute thesis competition asks candidates to present their thesis topic in three minutes, with a single

power point slide.• e-Grad School is a virtual graduate school that provides online resources and activities.

Resources for HDR candidates

• Online surveys for research projects Qualtrics is a free questionnaire resource for all RMIT students and staff.• Statistical consultancy service is run by the School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences.• Library resources for researchers on referencing, copyright, library catalogues and more.• Have your thesis edited by a professional editor.• Your HDR representatives welcome your questions and concerns from RMIT Masters by Research and PhD

candidates.

‘On track’ workshops

• Researching• Writing• Presenting• Library sessions

School of Graduate Research‘Provides support to candidates and academics during the lifecycle of the postgraduate research degree’

Welcome & networking event for new research candidates

25 September5.00pm – 6.30pm@ Design Hub, Bdg 100, 10th FloorPavilion 1

• Meet the Dean, School of Graduate Researchand the Dean of Students

• Hear from and meet research degreecandidates

• Participate in ‘speed networking’ session

• Register at: On Track > Welcome and networking event for HDRs

Light food and refreshments provided

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