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Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
21 and 22 March 2013
• Professor Duncan Ivison, Dean and
Welcome
Associate Professor Rodney Smith, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research
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Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction
› 1) Welcome – 9:30am
› 2) Who Are We? – 9:45am
› 3) The Basics: What are the Most Important Things to Know? – 10:15am
› 4) Morning Tea – refreshments provided – 11:15am
› 5) Why are Things Different? Crossing Cultures in Postgraduate Research – 11:30am
› 6) Lunch – provided – 12:30pm
› 7) Where Can I go to Get? Useful Resources for Postgraduate Research Students - 1:30pm
› 8) How do I get the Most Out of My Supervisors? - 2:30pm
› 9) Afternoon Tea – refreshments provided – 3:15pm
› 10) What is Doing Postgraduate Research Really Like? - 3:45pm
› 11) Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students – The Nicholson Museum, Quadrangle Building – refreshments provided – 6pm
Event Itinerary – Thursday 21 March - Day One
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• Presenter
Session: Who Are We?
Associate Professor Rodney Smith, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research
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Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction
› Find the people with the other pieces of your jigsaw:- What does your jigsaw have to do with postgraduate research?
› What are you hoping to research at the University of Sydney?
› If you could have one super power to help you with your research, what would it be?
Who Are We?
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction
Postgraduate Research: It’s not all the same
› PhD› DArts› DSocSci› MPhil› MA(Res)
› Full-Time and Part-Time› Different disciplines› Different backgrounds
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction
› Establishing working relationships with your supervisory team
› Finding out about other resources› Completing a Research Training
Needs Analysis› Planning any necessary
coursework› Refining your topic› Passing probation
Some Milestones for Your First Year
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• 21 March 2013
Session: The Basics: What are the Most Important Things to Know?
10:15am
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Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction
Presenters: • Associate Professor Rodney Smith
• Joshua Boxx, Postgraduate Research Manager
• Dr Laura Ginters, Postgraduate Arts and Social Sciences Research Centers Director
• Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) Representative
The Basics: What are the Most Important Things to Know?
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• 21 March 2013
Morning TeaRefreshments are provided
11:15am
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• Presenter
Session: Why Are Things Different? Crossing Cultures in Postgraduate Research
Dr Loy Lising, Department of Linguistics
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• 21 March 2013
LunchRefreshments are provided
12:30pm
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• 21 March 2013
Session: Where can I get…? Useful Resources for Postgraduate Research Students
1:30pm
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Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction
Presenters: • Angela Ardington, University Learning Centre
• Kim Wilson, University Library
• Margaret Faedo, Human Ethics
• Cassie Khamis, Counselling and Psychological Services
• Dagmar Kminiak, Disability Services
• Bronwen Dyson, Faculty Postgraduate Academic Writing Advisor
Where can I get…? Useful Resources for Postgraduate Research Students
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• 21 March 2013
Session: How do I get the Most Out of My Supervisors?
2:30pm
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Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction
Presenters: • Professor Rick Benitez, School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
• Professor Carole Cusack, Studies in Religion
• Professor Mike Michael, Sociology and Social Policy
• Dr Stephen Whelan, School of Economics
• Associate Professor Bronwyn Winter, French Studies
How do I get the Most Out of My Supervisors?
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• 21 March 2013
Afternoon TeaRefreshments are provided
3:15pm
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• 21 March 2013
Session: What is Doing Postgraduate Research Really Like?
3:45pm
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Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction
Student Presenters: • Sarah Crawford (SOPHI)
• Rosemary Hancock (SLC)
• Christopher Hay (SLAM)
• Nancy Lee (SOPHI)
• Alex Meenathethil Thomas (SE)
• Benjamin Moffitt (SSPS)
• Pip Muratore (SLC)
• Wayne Palmer (SLC)
• Marco Santello (SLC)
• Jeremy Simpson (SSPS)
• Lyndel Spence (SSPS)
• Lukasz Swiatek (SLAM)
What is Doing Postgraduate Research Really Like?
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• 21 March 2013
Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students
The Nicholson Museum, Quadrangle Building
6:00pm
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• 21 March 2013
Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students
Welcome!
6:00pm
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• Speaker
Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students
Introductory Speech
Mr Dominic Knight
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPostgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction
• Presenter
Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students
Presentation of Certificates to2013 Teaching Fellows
Professor Duncan Ivison, Dean
