Workshops and Information Sessions
On this page:
- Orientation to Postgraduate Supervision at Victoria
- Additional Workshops for Supervisors
- Information Sessions for Postgraduate Coordinators
- Briefing for Chairs of PhD Oral Exams
Orientation to Postgraduate Supervision at Victoria
There will be three orientations in 2013:
| Date and Time | Venue | Register |
|---|---|---|
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Thursday 21st February 9.30am - 3.30pm |
Room 204, Kirk Building (KK 204), Kelburn Campus |
No longer available |
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Tuesday 25th June 9.30am - 3.30pm |
Room 632, Murphy Building (MY 632), Kelburn Campus | Register |
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Tuesday 5th November 9.30am - 3.30pm |
Room 103, Alan MacDiarmid (AM 103), Kelburn Campus | Registration not open |
The orientation is designed for those new to supervision and for experienced supervisors who are new to Victoria.
The orientation will cover:
- PhD and Master's policy
- postgraduate research supervision
- the doctoral examination process
- practical support available for postgraduate research.
Completing the orientation is a minimum requirement for all Victoria postgraduate research supervisors.
Additional Workshops for Supervisors
There are no additional workshops be offered at present.
Information Sessions for Postgraduate Coordinators
The Faculty of Graduate Research (FGR) will hold short information sessions in 2013 to support PG Coordinators and Administrators. The dates are:
| Date and Time | Venue | Register |
|---|---|---|
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Wednesday 27th March 9.30 - 11.30am |
Room 101, Alan MacDiarmid (AM 101), Kelburn Campus |
No longer available |
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Tuesday 11th June 9.30 - 11.30am |
Room 101, Alan MacDiarmid (AM 101), Kelburn Campus |
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Tuesday 22nd October 9.30 - 11.30am |
Room 101, Alan MacDiarmid (AM 101), Kelburn Campus |
Registration not open |
Briefing for Chairs of PhD Oral Exams
The FGR is establishing a pool of senior academic staff members holding the role of Associate Professor/Reader or Professor (not in an adjunct role) who are prepared to chair PhD oral examinations.
The two-hour briefing will include:
- an update on recent changes to the PhD examination process
- material to support the role of the chair
- a panel discussion with experienced chairs.
The dates for 2013 are:
| Date and Time | Venue | Register |
|---|---|---|
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Tuesday 26th February 10.00am–12.00 noon |
Room 203, 24 Kelburn Parade (KP24203), Kelburn Campus | No longer available |
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Tuesday 18th June 10.00am–12.00 noon |
Room 103, 24 Kelburn Parade (KP24103), Kelburn Campus | Register |
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Tuesday 12th November 10.00am–12.00 noon |
Room 101, 24 Kelburn Parade (KP24101), Kelburn Campus | Registration not open |