Orientation for research students
HDR Orientation: Semester 2, 2021
Welcome to your research journey!
We have organised a full virtual program for you - accessible from wherever you choose, be it your home office or on campus, all you need is internet connection.
Join us for this 3-day introduction to your research journey on Monday 2 August to Wednesday 4 August where we will be providing you with key information regarding your research degree, research ethics, wellbeing during research, plus general advice regarding the campus and the wonderful support organisations that are available to you.
This event is by invitation and eligible new higher degree by research (HDR) candidates will be sent an email invitation. Please keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder to make sure you don’t miss out!
HDR Orientation program
| Orientation Day 1 – Monday 2 August |
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Join us in person or online
9:30am- 10:00am | Meet with your new HDR colleagues, Faculty staff and Graduate Research staff for an informal welcome over refreshments. In person only |
10:00am -12:00pm | Official Welcome
Support for HDR Candidates
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch Break - Catering provided for in person attendees |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | UC Library
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| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | PhD Plus coursework overview
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| Orientation Day 2 – Tuesday 3 August |
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Join us in person or online
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Research and Innovation Services
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch Break - Catering provided for in person attendees |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Dr Elke Stracke Building effective supervisory relationships through communication |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Social gathering for new HDR candidates, their supervisors and invited guests - In person only |
| Orientation Day 3 – Wednesday 4 August |
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Online only
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Dr Hugh Kearns/ThinkWell Planning your PhD |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Dr Katherine Firth Tech and equipment to help you write |