New HDR student induction

On Monday 11 April the ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences is holding an induction for new HDR students.

Professor Toni Makkai, Dean and Director, College of Arts & Social Sciences, will introduce the College’s aims, scope, and vision in relation to research students and more broadly. Other sessions will cover what you can expect from student life, how to get off to a successful start and more. 

See below for the full program and if you have any queries please contact Kylie Message, Associate Dean (Research Training), ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences.

 

College of Arts & Social Sciences - New HDR student induction

Monday 11 April, 9.30-11.30am
Sir Roland Wilson Building (#120), Room 1.04 (lower ground floor)

9.15    Coffee & cake

9.30    Session 1: Welcome

Welcome to the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Professor Toni Makkai (Dean and Director, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences) will introduce the College’s aims, scope, and vision in relation to our research students and more broadly.

Introduction to student life and what to expect
Dr Kylie Message, CASS Associate Dean (Research Training)

10.00   Session 2: Introduction to College structure, administration and services

Dr Kylie Message, Ms Erica Walls-Nichols and Ms Patty Oxborrow (Senior Research Student Officers, CASS Student Office) will introduce:

Seven steps for a successful start

  • The supervisory panel– How to build an effective panel; understanding the different responsibilities of Chair, supervisor & advisor; how often you should meet; etc
  • HDR research training program (coursework)

Understanding your PhD as a three year project (and preparing for life ‘after’ the PhD) – Maximising opportunities

  • HDR milestones– with particular attention to first year goals
  • Fieldwork – Research Integrity Training; Fieldwork preparation training; Human ethics approval process
  • Funding for fieldwork and conferences
  • Conference attendance, publishing academic papers, etc
  • Teaching experience

Effectively managing your postgraduate program

  • Critical dates
  • HDR Rules and expectations– especially in regard to paid work, part-time study; program leave, extensions of program
  • The CASS Student Research Office – procedures, forms and reporting systems

Where to get help

  • Your supervisor, Head of School, CASS Associate Dean Research Training
  • ANU Dean of Students, Professor Penny Oakes
  • RSDC (Graduate Teaching Program); CEDAM (Graduate Certificate in Higher Education; Inter-University Research Workshop program); Graduate Lounge; PARSA; Careers Centre; Academic and Professional Skills Program; Statistical Consulting Unit; Information Literacy Program (GILP).

10.30   Session 3: The ANU experience: What it's like being a CASS Research Student

A panel of current and past students will talk about their motivation for enrolling in a research degree, whether the motivation has changed in any way during their candidacy, and what activities, resources or opportunities they have availed themselves of in order to extend their aims. A number of current / recent students will also present their achievements, highlights and award-winning work.

Open discussion time. The purpose of this session is to encourage students to understand that a strong peer group can provide an important support and information source for HDR students, who will have the opportunity at this time to:

  • Introduce themselves to each other, briefly talk about their research topic, motivation for undertaking a research degree, ask questions of student presenters about their experiences, etc;

Follow up on issues or questions that have arisen from preceding sessions. For example, fieldwork and conference application processes, what to put in annual plans and annual reports, how to manage the milestones in first year, how to get tutoring experience, where to get advice on attending or participating in conferences and writing publications; how to identify suitable panel members, what other orientation or induction events; specific disciplinary workshops, seminars etc are offered by the Schools, etc, etc.