1. School of Graduate Research Dr Jennifer Sinclair Research Fellow

2. A surprising message..... doing a higher degree by research can be fun!

3. Of course it’s intellectual, but it’s also relational and emotional

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

5. Where are we?

6. Building 81, Swanston Street, next to SAB building 82

7. Where are we? http://www.rmit.edu.au/graduateresearch School of Graduate Research – home page

8. What do we do? http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8sqyn452z80zz School 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 Cuthbert Dean School of Graduate Research

9. Services provided by SGR Receiving and processing applications for HDR places, managing applications, selection and payment of Australian Postgraduate AwardsapplicationsAustralian Postgraduate Awards Overseeing candidature progress and planning and coordinating all HDR examinations and graduationHDR examinationsgraduation Developing and implementing HDR policy and proceduresHDR policy and procedures Coordinating HDR supervisor accreditation and registrationHDR supervisor accreditation and registration Providing professional development opportunities for HDR supervisors (and HDRs)professional development opportunities for HDR supervisors Managing quality reviews and monitoring Higher Degrees by Research performance (login required) and collecting and analysing HDR candidate feedback (login required) for improvement planningHigher Degrees by Research performanceHDR candidate feedback Regular operational review and student and supervisor training through projects and reviews Reporting on candidature management through the ResearchMaster database applicationResearchMaster database Providing secretarial support to the School of Graduate Research Advisory Board (SGRAB).School of Graduate Research Advisory Board (SGRAB)

10. What do we do specifically for YOU? http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=xmflmz8dp47dz School of Graduate Research – Information for current candidates Research candidates Beginning your candidatureManaging your candidature Training and developmentScholarships and grants opportunities RMIT support servicesmyRMIT

11. 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

12. Training and development The 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.

13. ‘On track’ workshops Researching Writing Presenting Library sessions

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

15. Welcome & networking event for new research candidates 25 September 5.00pm – 6.30pm @ Design Hub, Bdg 100, 10 th Floor Pavilion 1 Meet the Dean, School of Graduate Research and the Dean of Students Hear from and meet research degree candidates Participate in ‘speed networking’ session Register at: On Track > Welcome and networking event for HDRs Light food and refreshments provided RMIT University©2013 School of Graduate Research 15