1. HDR Supervisor Induction Part one: Supervisory Framework
Professor Garry Allison
20 July 2017

2. HDR Students –
A vibrant and diverse HDR student body is a key component of any Research Intensive University
The quality of research training is an important indicator of reputation and standing

3. HDR Students – the stats
Full year 2016 data extracted from BI tool 13 February 2017
1558 EFTSL (2405 Headcount)
~ 44% of EFTSL is International
~46% all EFTSL in S&E
>450 International sponsored/tuition fee scholarships students (from 2015 figures)
Future targets
Sustainable increase in student numbers and timely completions

4. 2016 EFTSL and Headcount Year (Census Date) 2016 EFTSL
EFTSL
Student Headcount
Citizenship* D I
Subtotal
Faculty or Area (Course Owning)
CAS
0.5 1
CBS
86.7
72.9
159.6
171
108
279
GRS
0.1 2
Curtin Sarawak
66.9 90
Health Sciences
202.7
82.0
284.7
348
106
454
Humanities
261.0
73.1
334.1
110
563
S&E
318.7
392.9
711.7
494
524
1017
Total
869.8
687.8
1,557.6
1470
937
2405
D = Domestic
I = International
* Citizenship (Broad at Course Commencement)

5. Supervisor Professional Development
The supervisor is one of the most important people in an HDR candidate’s life
Graduate Research School provides professional development to supervisors to:
Ensure you are aware of best practice in supervision
Ensure you understand the framework within which Curtin expects you to conduct supervision
Provide advice and information on all aspects of supervision
To view today’s slides: HDR SV Induction Handouts
To view past iLectures of other HDR seminars: Notes & iLectures
To see what HDR seminars are coming up: Seminars & Training

6. HDR Students – the journey
Application, admission, enrolment:
2 years for MPhil, 4 years for PhD
Application for Candidacy:
Within 3 months for Master, 6 months for Doctoral students
Research Integrity Professional Development completed
Research Proposal including budget
Identify hazards and seek any required License/Approval/Permit
Ethics Approval
All the research and writing; Annual Progress Reports
Thesis submission and examination
Two examiners
Examination of thesis only, no oral except under exceptional circumstances

7. Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Part A: Principles and Practices to Encourage Responsible Research Conduct;
Management of research data and materials
Supervision of research trainees
Publications and dissemination of research findings
Authorship and peer review
Conflict of interest
Collaborative research across institutions
Part B: related to Research Misconduct
Breach of the code
Complaints procedure
Investigation and resolution of allegations

8. Research Integrity Professional Development
All HDR’s complete RI training on Blackboard, before candidacy
Academic staff engaged in research complete on iPerform see Research Integrity website

9. Curtin Policies, Rules and Procedures
Supervisors must be aware of, and adhere to, the following:
Rule 10: Degree of Doctor by Research and Rule 11: Degree of Master by Research
Supervision of HDR Students Policy and Procedures
Essential Facilities for Higher Degree by Research Students
Code of Conduct and Values and Signature Behaviours
Research Management Policy
Responsible Conduct of Research Policy
Authorship, Peer Review and Publication of Research Findings Policy and Procedure
Research Data and Primary Materials Policy

10. Intellectual Property
As a general rule the University does not claim ownership of Intellectual Property created by Students
There are several exceptions and all supervisors and students should consult the Ownership of Intellectual Property Policy and Procedures (under “I” for IP) or contact the team:

11. Policies – Plagiarism
View the Management of Plagiarism Policy and Procedures via (Under “M”)
Academic Integrity - Staff guidelines for dealing with plagiarism
Turnitin – text matching software to assist students avoid plagiarism.
Access is via the Research Integrity unit on Blackboard
Students submit candidacy proposal (before candidacy) and thesis chapters (before thesis submission)
Incidence of plagiarism must be reported

12. Australian Autonomous Sanctions
In addition to UN Sanctions. Universities must comply
Sanctioned Countries:
Eg, Syria, Russia
Sanctioned Services:
Technical advice, assistance or training if it assists with, or is provided in relation to the following activities
Military activity
An activity involving the supply, sale transfer, manufacture, maintenance or use of an export sanctioned good

13. Australian Autonomous Sanctions cont’d
 Further information regarding the sanctions can be found at the DFAT Sanctions page. Activities that Curtin may wish to continue conducting that come under the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011, UNSC Resolutions or involve materials/substances etc that come under international group control lists such as the Australia Group Control List  and the Defence and Strategic Goods List need to receive a permit from DFAT. These permits must be lodged by Bronwyn Bartsch in Curtin International.

14. Defence Trade Controls Act
The Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 (the Act) regulates the intangible supply of technologies listed in the Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL) to ensure that sensitive technologies are controlled in Australia’s strategic, security and foreign policy interests (Department of Defence 2013).
The DSGL covers defence and related goods, and dual-use goods and technologies.
Intangible supply includes transferring DSGL technology by , facsimile, the internet, or providing remote access via a server (Department of Defence 2013).
Variations to the Act coming into force later this year relating to dual-use goods
See ORD Defence Trade Control Act webpage

15. To help SV’s navigate the information maze
Online resources - then select from menu

16. for Improving Research Supervision and Training (fIRST) – resource website
Managed by the Australian Council of Graduate Research Inc
openly available to benefit all supervisors – includes:
online activities that individuals can use to develop their expertise as postgraduate research student supervisors,
materials and instructions for providing face-to-face staff development workshops,
tools, case studies, a bibliography and links to other relevant websites.
No login is required, visit the fIRST website.

17. GRS Resources webpage for HDRs
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18. GRS previous seminars See the Notes and iLectures page
For students - HDR Orientation; Preparing Candidacy; Conflict resolution; Thesis preparation for Examination; Publishing Tips and Strategies; Turbocharge Your Writing
For HDR supervisors - SV Induction; Managing student progress; Thesis examination process; SV Update; Exploring best practices in international supervision; Conflict Management.
For all - Authorship – who writes the papers?
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19. Collaborative Initiatives for HDR Students …
AWARE group (5 WA universities)
eGrad School ATN universities
Publons Academy for Peer Review online module
Industry Mentoring Network in STEM (IMNIS)
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) – Asia-Pacific competition run by UQ
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20. AWARE Advancing West Australian Research Education
all 5 WA uni’s (Students can join mailing list for upcoming events/joint workshops)
InSPiRE = Inter-Uni Summer school for Postgrad Research Excellence: Up to 5 days per year - providing networking opportunities and professional development
ResBaz – 3 day workshop on research software tools run by Curtin Institute for Computation and supported by AWARE. Hosted by Curtin in Feb 2017; UWA to host 2018
iPREP provides 6-week industry project experience with stipend for students under examination

21. e-Grad School (eGSA) Offered by ATN uni’s www.egradschool.edu.au
Online resources and modules for HDR students, their supervisors and universities
Nine modules (next slide) - develop career-enhancing skills and knowledge
Run for 5 weeks, 2-3 hours per week per module, (recommend one module per semester)
Do independently OR with a highly qualified moderator

22. e-Grad School (eGSA) cont’d
Nine online modules run each semester:
Leadership and Communication
Research Commercialisation
Global Sustainability
Entrepreneurship
Project Management
Public Policy
Developing Your Career
Critical and Creative Thinking
Practice-led Research in Creative Arts, Media and Design

23. Publons Academy: Peer Review training online
HDR Students enrol here and Info for supervisors here
Students prepare practice reviews, SV’s give feedback; receive certificate of completion
Free for students and/staff
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24. IMNIS: Industry Mentoring Network in STEM
IMNIS run by ATSE
GRS sponsoring 15 Curtin students to participate in minerals program and energy program for 12 months
Students matched with an industry mentor (Perth based)
Provides students with pragmatic advice, broad professional network, industry engagement; advice for industry career opportunities
Monthly mentor/mentee meeting
Five networking events in Perth
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25. 3 Minute Thesis competition (PhD students)
Run each year across Australia and beyond
Entries close 14 August 2017, 3MT Curtin final on 18 Sept. Winner goes to the Asia-Pacific final at UQ, 29 September
Aims to enhance HDR student communication skills
Good networking opportunity for HDR students
Visit Curtin 3MT website and UQ 3MT

26. Contacts for GRS
Associate DVC, Research Training
Staff Enquiries (Register of SV’s and non-student related queries)
Prospective students/Application enquiries
Current Student enquiries
Thesis examination enquiries
Training and Seminars enquiries
Postgraduate Research Scholarships enquiries

27. Important Webpages Forms for Staff Forms for Students
Forms for Students
Guidelines for Thesis Committee Members
Information for Current Research Students
Seminars for students and supervisors
Supervisor Induction Handouts

28. Other Important Contacts
Within Schools/Departments/Institutes
Heads of Area
Postgraduate Coordinators
Chairperson and Thesis Committee Members
Other University Staff
Library (Faculty Librarians)
University Counselling and Health Services
ORD Research Integrity (Ethics and Hazardous Materials)
Health, Safety and Emergency Management
Student Organisations
Student Guild and PG Students Committee
See Resources listed on GRS Resources link
(includes links to eGrad School; The Learning Centre; Library; Careers; CIC and others)

29. Questions?