School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology
Welcome to the On Line Induction for Higher Degrees by Research Students. The induction has been created to enable you to be informed about the University, the Faculty of Science and Technology and other areas of the University that are relevant to your candidature. You will have access to important information on your candidature, your obligations and resources available to you.
As a Faculty we have a very strong tradition of research; we lead the University in all measures of research performance and are seeking to continually improve our research efforts. You are an integral part of this mission and we value your contributions to our continued success. I am confident that this Induction program will enable you to make your own unique contribution to this effort.
I hope that your time with us will equip you with the skills and training you require to pursue your career with distinction. Please feel free to contact me at any stage with any concerns that may arise and I look forward to meeting you sometime during the course of your candidature.
Professor Frank Stagnitti, Associate Dean (Research)
Welcome to the HDR Induction Program. This induction package has been compiled especially for HDR students within the Faculty of Science and Technology.
The induction consists of 8 steps which are designed to provide new and current students with information specific to their candidature at Deakin University.
You can choose to jump ahead or back from any step by choosing the links under the Main Menu OR click on START and you will be guided through the induction step by step. If you wish to return to the Main Menu at any time click on Main Menu located at the bottom of each step.
Step 1 - "The Basics" - resources available to you as a Deakin Student
Step 2 - "Support" - support structure for HDR @ Deakin
Step 3 - "Financial Matters" - scholarships, employment, funding
Step 4 - "Candidature" - agreements, super, responsibilities, intermitting
Step 5 - "Conduct of Research" - good research practice
Step 6 - "The Thesis" - preparing your thesis
Step 7 - "Examination" - preparing for examination
Step 8 - "Links" - Your Suggestions
