RESEARCH
Orientation to Supervision of RHD Students Overview This workshop aims to ensure that supervisors of RHD candidates approach their duties fully informed of services available to support them and their students, relevant policies, procedures and codes of conduct. It also includes information on the Research Higher Degree landscape at the University of Newcastle, the Federal Government agenda, RHD statistics and recruitment activities.
Program focus The workshop will cover: Developing students through good supervision
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Understanding resources available to RHD supervisors
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Suitable for All new RHD supervisors and RHD supervisors new to the University. Part time and casual staff and conjoint staff are welcome to participate.
The importance of the student experience
When Semester 2
Key government initiatives and the impact on academics promoting academic staff excellence
Duration Half day
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Learning outcomes Participants will:
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Develop knowledge of RHD supervision
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Maintain currency regarding national focus
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Acquire knowledge of UoN RHD policies and resources
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Engage students in the University’s research culture.
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“ The course was well suited to commencing supervisors”