Advanced METS Doctoral Training Centre

NEWCASTLE.EDU.AU/DTC-METS

Inspiring new ideas, new ways of working and smarter solutions to industry challenges through industry-academia collaborations.

ADVANCED METS DOCTORAL TRAINING CENTRE The University of Newcastle is renowned for the quality and breadth of our research, and for our commitment to research translation, innovation and working with industry, business and government partners. We are recognised as a world-class research intensive university with a strong and vibrant research culture, acknowledged for its impact and relevance to the region, the nation and globally.

From these solid foundations the Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in Advanced Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) has been established.

The METS sector is critical to the nation's economy, with Australia holding a leading position in the global market in a variety of specialised products and solutions for mineral exploration, extraction and mining supply chains.

Administered by the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), the METS DTC enhances PhD student outcomes by applying an engaged, multidisciplinary model to doctoral training.

By partnering with industry, the METS DTC provides innovative research training through workplace practice aimed at solving real world challenges.

It provides industry with new discoveries and breakthrough technology with practial applications whilst generating ongoing economic growth, environmental and social benefits.

ADVANTAGE FOR INDUSTRY PARTNERS The University of Newcastle provides the following benefits to our partners: • Access to the University’s academic excellence and industry-focused researchers, to find solutions to real industry problems • Opportunities to drive business development and commercialisation, and to impact local, regional and international communities • Utilisation of University facilities, including the NIER Precinct, and research capabilities that would otherwise be inaccessible • An established platform to support research projects relevant to business operations • An associated network/hub to facilitate meaningful connections between industry and researchers

ADVANTAGE FOR STUDENTS The DTC provides students with: • Transferable and industry-ready skills, making them highly employable graduates • Valuable industry engagement • Knowledge and expertise through exposure to a team of multidisciplinary researchers, providing pathways into multiple industries • A support network and tailored workshops to promote skills development throughout their PhD • A potential pathway into an industry job placement

RESEARCH THEMES The METS DTC delivers education and training across associated disciplines from Pit to Port operations.

MINE OPERATIONS

PROCESSING

LOGISTICS

PORT

SHIPPING

The METS DTC research training program is innovative in that: • It enables candidates to work on research projects developed in collaboration with industry partners • It provides candidates with enhanced knowledge, interdisciplinary awareness and advanced industry and career-based skills • All candidates spend time working at the company site of the industry partner • The candidate is supported by a mentoring team made up of an industry-based supervisor, academic supervisors, DTC peers and professional support staff

“Being involved in the DTC allows us to utilise the extensive set of multi-disciplinary skills in the University to steer and facilitate research relevant to our company.”

– Industry Partner

• The PhD candidate may be a current employee of a company, identified for upgrading of technical and managerial skills

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please email DTC-METS@newcastle.edu.au or visit https://www.newcastle.edu.au/dtc-mets UON 2018 1052 | CRICOS Provider 00109J