1. Professor Garry Allison
Supervisor Induction
Part one: The supervisory framework
Professor Garry Allison
21/07/2015

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
Year 2016 as at census date (retrieved 19 July 2016)
1580 EFTSL (2268 Headcount)
~ 44% of EFTSL is International
~45% all EFTSL in S&E
>300 International sponsored students (from 2015 figures)
~30% of all students receive some form of scholarship (from 2015 figures)
Future targets
Sustainable increase in student numbers and timely completions

4. 2016 EFTSL and Headcount EFTSL Student Headcount Year (Census Date)
EFTSL
Student Headcount
Year (Census Date)
2016
Citizenship* D I
Total
Faculty/ Area (Course Owning) 1
CAS
CBS 86 74
159
164 98
262
Curtin Sarawak 67 84
Health Sciences
206 83
288
335 96
431
Humanities
268 79
347
443
104
547
S&E
324
394
718
472
471
943
884
696
1580
1415
853
2268
D = Domestic
I = International
*Citizenship (Broad at Course Commencement)

5. Supervisor Professional Development
The supervisor is often 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

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
To be completed by academic staff engaged in research – see
All students need to complete before approval of candidacy

9. 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
Curtin’s Code of Conduct
Curtin’s Values and Signature Behaviours

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, (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, via the Research Integrity unit on Blackboard – to assist students in avoiding plagiarism
All students’ candidacy proposal to be checked
All students’ thesis chapters to be checked from July 2016
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

15. To help you navigate the information maze
Online resources:

16. for Improving Research Supervision and Training (fIRST) – resource website
Managed by the Australian Council of Graduate Research Inc and the resources
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. HDR Newsletter HDR Information Update 54 issues since March 2005
Notification via of availability online at

18. Initiatives for HDR Students
Opportunities run through Advancing West Australian Research Education (AWARE) – all 5 WA uni’s
Inter-Uni Summer school for Postgrad Research Excellence (InSPiRE): A five day conference providing networking opportunities and professional development
ResBaz – 3 day workshop on research software tools
Feb 2017 – combined ResBaz/InSPiRE hosted by Curtin
iPREP provides internships for students who have submitted but not graduated

19. 3 Minute Thesis competition (PhD students)
Run each year across Australia and beyond
Entries close 1 August, 3MT final on 2 Sept. Winner goes to the Asia-Pacific final at UQ, 30 September
Aims to enhance HDR student communication skills
Good networking opportunity for HDR students

20. ATN eGSA – what it offers
Support for the development of HDR students
Online modules - LEAP and MORE series:
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

21. e-Grad School (eGSA)
Offered through the ATN universities, FREE for Curtin Students
Online resources and courses for postgraduate students, their supervisors and universities
Development of career-enhancing skills and knowledge for HDRs and research managers.
The modules are offered online, 5 weeks duration – allow 2-3 hours per week for each module, balance with other commitments
Do independently OR with a highly qualified moderator

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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 CUPSA
See Resources listed on GRS Resources link
(includes UniEnglish; The Learning Centre; Library; Career Hub and others)

25. Questions?