1. Welcome to the University of Sydney Meet new friends Enjoy campus life Be inspired in study

2. Associate Professor Peter McCallum Chair, Academic Board

3. Intellectual Property Students own intellectual property created by students during their studies but may transfer such intellectual property to others if they perceive it in their interests to do so Consult with your supervisor over jointly created IP and IP involving third parties (e.g. industry partners) The University owns Intellectual Property created by staff Understand the agreement from the start University of Sydney (Intellectual Property) Rule 2002 Intellectual Property Rule – A Guide www.usyd.edu.au/senate/policies/Intellectual_Property_Rule_Guide.pdf

4. Plagiarism “ presenting another person’s work as one’s own work by presenting, copying or reproducing it without appropriate acknowledgement of the source.” ›Student Plagiarism and Academic Honesty: coursework www.sydney.edu.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk.pdf

5. Appeals ›Attempt to solve locally first ›Formal appeal to faculty ›Appeal to Student Appeals Body Look up University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule www.sydney.edu.au/policy

6. Angelus Morningstar President, SUPRA

7. YOUR VOICE, YOUR SAFETY NET What is SUPRA? independent organisation run for students, by students advice, advocacy representation and support services for all postgraduate students at the University of Sydney participates in University decision- making bodies meets with management write submissions to state and federal government

8. YOUR VOICE, YOUR SAFETY NET Promote the interests of USyd postgrads Reflect student views democratically Represent postgrads to USyd & govt. Provide independent advice and advocacy

9. YOUR VOICE, YOUR SAFETY NET Membership EVERY USyd postgrad is a constituent Subscribers may access our services and participate in the association actively –Subscription is FREE Supporters donate money to help us remain independent

10. YOUR VOICE, YOUR SAFETY NET SUPRA Council The governing body of the Association 25 students elected by the student body –20 General Councillors and 5 Equity Councillors Council meets monthly and any Subscriber can participate

11. YOUR VOICE, YOUR SAFETY NET ***GETTING HELP!*** Independent casework and legal advice on: –Academic appeals and advocacy –Special consideration for personal circumstances –Show cause and exclusion –Intellectual property and ethical conduct –Fees help and financial advice –Academic honesty –Tenancy and welfare issues

12. YOUR VOICE, YOUR SAFETY NET SUPRA Publications Postgraduate Survival Guide: University policy, student advice, important contacts :Thesis Guide A practical guide for writing a thesis Counter-Course Handbook: A student perspective on course offered

13. YOUR VOICE, YOUR SAFETY NET Contacting SUPRA Location: Uni Computing Centre www.supra.usyd.edu.au (02) 9351 3715 admin@supra.usyd.edu.au

14. Careers Centre Julie Doherty sydney.edu.au/careers Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building 8627 8403

15. Careers Centre CAREERS CENTRE SERVICES For all students  One-to-one careers counselling  Workshops – career options, job search, resume writing, interview skills and more  Employer events on campus – annual Careers Fair plus other events For research students ›Resume Rescue sessions specifically for research students – fortnightly starting from February  One-to-one careers counselling  Program of workshops specifically tailored to postgraduates including Resume writing, Employer led sessions and The Seven Secrets of Highly Successful PhD students 15

16. Careers Centre CHECK OUT THE CAREERS CENTRE WEB SITE  Check Careers Centre Events Calendar for careers fair dates and workshop dates  Looking for casual or part-time work? – register on Job Alert to receive daily emails  Wealth of resources on Careers Centre web site at: http://sydney.edu.au/careers  Check out the web resources for postgraduate students: careers centre web site>course advice>current postgraduates

17. Careers Centre The Careers Centre is located on Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building Please feel welcome to come and visit and book a time to see the Postgraduate Career Development Officer http://sydney.edu.au/careers

18. Rebecca Kummerfeld, Student Ambassador > Rr 18 www.sydney.edu.au/stuserv

19. Services for Students Aim to help you achieve your goals while at university by providing a range of personal, academic, welfare, administrative and other support services Services are available to you at all stages of your university student career 19

20. Finding out which services are available Experiencing difficulties? Go to the Sydney Uni website: sydney.edu.au  click the Student Services link 20

21. Sydney Uni website  21

22. Types of Student Services Study: e.g. student administration, learning support, computer access centres, libraries Stress: Counselling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Health: GP centre, emergency medical assistance, disability service Independent Living: accommodation, financial assistance, scholarships Work: careers centre 22

23. Student Administration Student Centre: Enquiry counter, timetabling, students fees, records etc. Your Faculty office: enrolment changes, Special Consideration for assessments MyUni Student Portal: online university information and service centre 23 STUDY

24. Learning Support? Contact the Learning Centre or the Maths Learning Centre 24 STUDY

25. Counselling & Psychological Services (CAPS) 25 Free & confidential Local and International Students Registered Psychologists and Social Workers; - male and female available Social, academic, work, relationship, personal or mental health concerns 9am-5pm Monday to Friday  “Advice Clinics" (25mins) 11.00am- 3.00pm  Individual appointment sessions (50mins) Skillshop and group programs in both semesters eTools: online info and self-help resources STRESS

26. Health Service GP and emergency medical care to University community Booked and walk in appointments Male and female GP’s Medicare bulk bill for most services Bring Medicare or OSHC card 26 HEALTH

27. Disability Services  Temporary or chronic medical or physical problems, hearing or vision impairments, psychiatric conditions & learning disabilities  Practical support: assistive technology note taking library assistance lockers on campus special exam conditions  Students needing assistance must register with this service  To find out more about Disability Services and how to register go to sydney.edu.au/disability 27 HEALTH

28. Need to move out of home? Contact the Accommodation Service 28 INDEPENDENT LIVING

29. 29 Don’t be flattened! talk to Financial Assistance Service Scholarships Office Casual Employment Service INDEPENDENT LIVING

30. Careers Centre 30 WORK www.sydney.edu.au/careers Job Alert Casual, part-time, full-time Contact with employers Workshops Resume Rescue Careers Advice Careers Resource Centre FREE FOR EVERY ENROLLED STUDENT

31. 31 Be Prepared Know what services are available

32. Take Home Message 32 Experiencing difficulties? Go to the Sydney Uni website: sydney.edu.au  click the Student Services link

33. ICT services for Postgraduate students Doug Rosser, ICT Relationship Manager Information and Communications Technology

34. ICT services for students MyUni is the University’s student portal and your official information hub. Access with UniKey: details included in enrolment pack. sydney.edu.au/myuni MyUni provides access to University services, including – Sydney Mail student email – Pre-enrolment and enrolment variations – Library – Online learning services (Blackboard, notes) – Timetables – Exam seating and results – Accommodation search and other student services

35. ICT Resources Conditions of Use You are bound by the ICT Resources Policy It defines your responsibilities and obligations Must be accepted to access services through UniKey Example: mp3 and video files – It is illegal to download, store, reproduce or distribute video and music for which you do not own the copyright

36. Network, Internet and Support Free Services Internet and University websites (Use http://sydney.edu.au/proxy.pac )http://sydney.edu.au/proxy.pac Online University services including eLearningeLearning Lifetime email account & personal data Directory (skydrive.live.com)skydrive.live.com Student Use Computer Labs including Access LabsAccess Labs Student Software Low cost services Printing through UniKey account Network Access Access and Faculty Labs Wireless networking (including iPhone) Home broadband using VPN (Virtual Private Network)Virtual Private Network ICT Helpdesk ICT Helpdesk - available to all students By phone: +61 2 9351 6000 (Extension 16000) 8 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday Support also available by email, in some Access Labs, and from some faculties/schools 9351 6000 http://sydney.edu.au/ict/switch

37. eResearch eResearch is the application of advanced information and communication technologies to the practice of research. Includes: data management, online collaboration and high-performance computing. First and foremost: if you have electronic research data, make sure it is backed up, with at least two copies kept separately! For further information on eResearch: www.sydney.edu.au/eresearch www.sydney.edu.au/eresearch

38. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY LIBRARY One Library: 12 locations on 8 campuses MICHAEL ARNDELL | FACULTY LIAISON LIBRARIAN

39. LIBRARY ›eBooks and eJournals ›Subject databases ›Reserve ›Exam papers ›Theses 39 ONLINE RESOURCES

40. 40 THE LIBRARY WEBSITE LIBRARY

41. 41 FIND YOUR LIBRARIAN

42. Presented by Robbie Jones USU Postgraduate Intern The University of Sydney Union

43. What is the Union responsible for? Student Clubs and Societies Food Outlets and Bars Campus Festivals and Events On Campus Art Gallery Student Publications Academic Dress Hire Off Campus Discounts Debating Teams

44. Join us here www.Facebook.com/postgraduatesUSUwww.Facebook.com/postgraduatesUSU and or here www.Twitter.com/USUAccesswww.Twitter.com/USUAccess

46. CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES AYLA LEIGHTON – SECURITY COORDINATOR University of Sydney Campus Security

47. ›Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ›Location: G12 Services Building- 22 Codrington Street, Darlington. ›General Emergency Numbers: 000 police/fire/ambulance 112international standard 106text based service ›Campus Security Functions ›First Aid Information: Contact Security- All Trained ›Emergency Procedures: DONT PANIC ›Lost Property Office:G12 Services Building 47 Emergency: 9351 3333 Enquiries: 9351 3487

48. University of Sydney Campus Security ›Security Systems: Level 1, G12 Services Building ›Parking on Campus:Limited Parking on Campus ›Security Bus Services:Departs from Fisher Library First Bus:4:30pm Last Bus:10:00pm Buses run at 15 minute intervals PERSONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY General personal safety tips -If you are being robbed -On the train -In a taxi 48 Emergency: 9351 3333 Enquiries: 9351 3487

49. PERSONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY - Victoria Park - Bicycle Security - Property Protection - Emergency Help Points 49 University of Sydney Campus Security Emergency: 9351 3333 Enquiries: 9351 3487 Victoria Park The University has designated a number of preferred pedestrian routes, you should follow when moving around the campus by yourself or at night… Seeking the help of the Police and Security or any government authority will not affect your study visa.

50. Ms Jordi Austin Director, Student Support Services

51. Research Integrity (Including Ethics)

52. ANIMAL ETHICS ALL WORK INVOLVING THE USE OF ANIMALS FOR “SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES” INCLUDING RESEARCH AND TEACHING MUST HAVE APPROVAL LEGISLATION  Responsibilities outlined in The Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, 7 th Edition (2004)  In NSW, the Code is incorporated within the NSW Animal Research Act 1985 and Animal Research Regulation 2005) THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY ANIMAL ETHICS COMMITTEE (USYD AEC)  Approval to use animals is obtained by applying to the USYD AEC. The AEC’s role is to review, approve (as appropriate) and monitor projects involving animals.  The research proposed must be justified and apply principles of 3Rs  To apply, complete AEC Application on the website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ethics/animal/welcome/welcome.shtml ROLE OF INVESTIGATOR  Ultimately it is the investigator who is responsible for all matters related to the welfare of the animals and Section 3.1.1 of the Code states: “Investigators and teachers have personal responsibility for all matters related to the welfare of the animals they use and must act in accordance with all aspects of the Code. This responsibility begins when an animal is allocated to a project and ends with its fate at the completion of the project.” 52 FURTHER INFORMATION : Dr Lucie Nedved Animal Welfare Manager Phone: 862708175 lucie.nedved@usyd.edu.au Animal Ethics Infolink

53. HUMAN ETHICS The University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee website http://www.usyd.edu.au/ethics/ National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/e72syn.htm Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/r39syn.htm AIATSIS: The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Guidelines for Ethical Research in Indigenous Studies http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/research/docs/ethics.pdf 53 RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN PARTICIPANTS

54. RESEARCH INTEGRITY AND MISCONDUCT Research Integrity Website http://sydney.edu.au/research_support/integrity/ Includes information about; -University Policy -How to indentify research misconduct -How to report research misconduct -Where to get advice -Research Integrity Advisers 54

55. Scholarships and PRSS

56. Research Scholarships ›APA/UPA, NHMRC: recurring scholarships usually offered at least once each year. Closing dates vary. VCRS and Merit Awards are top-up scholarships for highly ranked APA/UPA applicants commencing a PhD. ›Current research scholarships: scholarships often linked to specific research projects or awards funded by external organisations. Advertised on weekly Research Scholarships bulletin throughout the year. ›Specific research awards: Faculty/Departmental/Discipline specific awards. ›International students: IPRS, USydIS, and more. ›Grants-in-Aid, Postgraduate Research Support Scheme, Commercialisation Training Scheme: funding for currently enrolled students. ›Overseas Scholarships: University of Sydney Travelling Scholarships, Fulbright Scholarships, Rhodes Scholars, and more.

57. Scholarships For all students sydney.edu.au/scholarships/ 57 For all students sydney.edu.au/scholarships/ For research students sydney.edu.au/research_support/

58. PG Research Support Scheme (PRSS) ›Competitive awards between $500-$3,000 -Conference expenses for presentation (up to $3,000 for Europe/US conference) -Attend special facility, or field expenses -Specialist Books, Equipment ›Up to 3 grants during PhD candidature ›Administered by School/Dept ›~April onward

59. http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/

60. Helping you achieve your academic potential Semester two program now available online sydney.edu.au/stuserv/learning_centre/time

61. Postgraduate Handbooks Online Includes your faculty handbook and the Postgraduate Studies Handbook sydney.edu.au/handbooks/index.shtml

62. At Sydney student newsletter

63. Partners’ Program Seminar ›Date: Tuesday August 2, 2011 ›Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm ›Venue: Meet in CAPS reception, Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building ›Enrol:Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Level 5 Jane Foss Russell Building or online: sydney.edu.au/counselling This seminar is for spouses/partners of international students and includes information on: multicultural resources, casual work, shopping, English language opportunities. 63 FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PARTNERS

64. Thank you! Good luck with your studies Drinks and canapes now being served on Level 4 in the Common Room Slide show available at sydney.edu.au/orientation/