International higher degree research students program

First series of seminars and workshops

This first series of seminars and workshops provides information, skills and strategies to help progress your research journey. If you are a new candidate or wish to refresh your skills in these areas, I would strongly advise you to attend. There will also be an international focus in these seminars and workshops.

Contact Dr. Margaret Kumar for registration via email: margaret.kumar@deakin.edu.au

Series	Date	Location
First	Tuesday 20 May 2008	Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds Campus - Geelong Technology Precinct conference room TA113/114
First	Friday 30 May 2008	Burwood Campus, Blue Room B. 2.20

First series
Time	Seminar/Workshop
10.00 am - 11.00am	The Research Journey
	This discusses the program of research study; what is involved in being a Higher Degree Research student; what is supervision; facilities and services that are available for students. The seminar will be followed by some perceptions from second and third year students.
11.00am	Morning Tea
11.15am – 12.15 pm	Student-Supervisor Interaction
	This discusses reasons as to why research students need a supervisor and the way supervisors work. It also provides strategies for establishing an effective interaction with your supervisor so you get the most benefit. Issues that are looked at are: arranging meetings with your supervisor; having a meeting agenda; the duties of a supervisor and the duties of a student.
12.15 pm – 1.15 pm	Negotiating educational shifts
	This seminar discusses the various types of education systems and their benefits. It also foregrounds critical analysis, what can be called plagiarism, shifts in education for you, and effective learning styles.
1.15 pm – 2.00 pm	Lunch
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm	Negotiating cross-cultural issues
	This introduces you to the Division of Student Life and the services we offer. It also discusses the general transition issues students have to make in coming to a new country; cultural shifts and communicating effectively. Second year students will also be coming in to give strategies on how they managed.