vol. 54, no. 1, 2012 Published by NTEU
ISSN 0818–8068
Special Issue
Contemporary issues in doctoral education
Australian Universities’ Review 2
Letter from the editors Anita Devos & Catherine Manathunga
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On doctoral education: How to supervise a PhD, 1985-2011 Raewyn Connell & Catherine Manathunga
10 Addressing the curriculum problem in doctoral education Bill Green
In this paper, the author reflects on the 1995 Special Issue of AUR on postgraduate supervision/pedagogy, bringing a contemporary set of perspectives to bear in thinking about the contested idea of ‘curriculum’ in doctoral education. 19 Researching doctoral pedagogy close up: Design and action in two doctoral programmes Susan Danby & Alison Lee
In this paper, we present two cases of doctoral pedagogical work being undertaken within different disciplinary and institutional settings to describe how learning opportunities were designed and to theorise what it means to be engaged in doing doctoral pedagogy. 29 Supervisors watching supervisors Catherine Manathunga
This paper focuses on one particular aspect of the operations of power within team supervision – the issue of how power circulates between supervisors. 38 Identity-trajectories Lynn McAlpine
This paper draws on evidence from a five-year research programme into doctoral experience to argue for a view of identity, identity-trajectory, that attends particularly to individual agency, interweaving the academic within the personal, and incorporating students’ pasts and imagined futures. 47 What constitutes doctoral knowledge? Anita Devos & Margaret Somerville
This paper explores a recent contested doctoral thesis examination process, focusing in particular on the implications for innovation and difference in doctoral work. 55 Internationalisation of doctoral education Janette Ryan
With a rapid increase in the number of international students undertaking doctorates in Australia and the UK, the postgraduate research student cohort has radically changed as these students have brought with them different academic cultures and intellectual traditions. 64 Up and coming? Doctoral education in China Rui Yang
In view of a lack of literature in English on Chinese doctoral education, this article attempts to provide an analytical review of China’s current practices as well as some issues and challenges faced by the system in meeting societal needs and future development.
72 Assessing international (post)graduate education: A research agenda Tami Blumenfield & Maresi Nerad
Despite the rapid expansion of international campuses and programmes, and the increasing acceptance and encouragement of international experiences for [post]graduate students, little comprehensive evaluative work has been done to assess their efficacy on a broad scale and to determine what types and models of international work can be most effective. 83 A new era for research education in Australia? Helene Marsh, Bradley Smith, Max King & Terry Evans
In this article the authors argue that the use of the Australian research assessment exercise, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), to influence the policy and practice of research education is inappropriate and with potentially negative consequences, as ERA is a retrospective measure of research quality while research education is prospective. 94 PhDs in Australia, from the beginning Ian R Dobson
The Australian PhD is a relatively recent phenomenon, the first three being awarded in 1948. The aim of this research note is to provide a brief statistical history of the Australian PhD, noting changes over time between study fields, universities, genders and citizenship groups. REVIEWS 102 Thanks to the Yanks! A Cohort of Pioneers: Australian postgraduate students and American postgraduate degrees 1949-1964 by Sally Ninham Review by Paul Rodan
103 Gender, power, management... and higher education Gender, Power and Management – A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Higher Education, by Barbara Bagilhole & Kate White (eds). Review by Michelle Wallace
105 It’s one for the money, two for the show Australian Higher Education Research Policies and Performance 1987-2010 by Frank Larkins Review by Pam Herman
107 Us and them: multiculturalism in the classroom Negotiating Political Identities: Multiethnic Schools and Youth in Europe by Daniel Faas Review by Neil Mudford
109 South-east of the border, down Asia way Education in South-East Asia, by Colin Brock & Lorraine Pe Symaco (eds). Review by Andrys Onsman