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Archive of the 2007 and 2008 Faculty of Science Postgraduate Seminar Series

2008 Faculty of Science Postgraduate Seminar Series

Seminar Description Date Time Venue Presentation slides

Faculty of Science information session on applying for postgraduate research scholarships (afternoon session)

This seminar aims to provide information to current and future candidates on how to maximize their opportunities to receive a postgraduate research scholarship by offering advice on the scholarship application processes of Monash University (now online) and the Faculty of Science.

Speaker:

  • Associate Professor Tony Patti (Faculty of Science, Associate Dean – Graduate Studies)

Wednesday, 27 August 2008

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Campus Cinema,
Building 10 - Campus Centre
Clayton Campus

 

Faculty of Science information session on applying for postgraduate research scholarships (evening session)

This seminar aims to provide information to current and future candidates on how to maximize their opportunities to receive a postgraduate research scholarship by offering advice on the scholarship application processes of Monash University (now online) and the Faculty of Science.

Speaker:

  • Associate Professor Tony Patti (Faculty of Science, Associate Dean – Graduate Studies)

Wednesday, 27 August 2008

5:00 – 6:00 pm

Lecture Theatre S1, Building 25, Clayton campus

 
Optimising your Experience Through Constructive Relationships
For those interested in how to develop constructive relationships with supervisors and fellow research group members and strategies for dealing with issues when these relationships break down. Such issues can have a negative impact on the research performance of HDR candidates.

Speakers:
  • Zuzana Quinn (Monash Postgraduate Association)
  • Dr. Lesley Freeman (Health Wellbeing & Development)
Tuesday, 8 July 2008 12.30 – 2.00 pm Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus Optimising your Experience - Relating to your supervisor (ppt 266kb)
Improving your Oral Presentation Skills
For those who feel they require further preparation in oral presentation skills.

Speakers:
  • Mr Doug Rash (School of Chemistry)
  • A/Prof Jenny Read (School of Biological Sciences)
Wednesday, 4 June 2008 4:00-6:00pm Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus  
Writing the Literature Review
Speaker:
  • Ms Colleen Cridland
    Learning Skills Advisor
Wednesday, 21 May 2008 4:00-6:00pm Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus Writing the Literature Review (ppt 1.08 mb)
Refereeing process for journal articles and other publications Speakers:
  • Prof. Peter Junk (School of Chemistry)
  • Prof. John Beardall (School of Biological Sciences)
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 4:00 – 5:30 pm Lecture Theatre S1, Building 25, Clayton campus The refereeing process – a view from both sides (ppt 569kb)

Refereeing process for journal articles (ppt 338kb)
Thesis by Publication and related issues
Speaker:
  • Associate Professor Tony Patti
    (Faculty of Science, Associate Dean-Graduate Studies)
Wednesday, 30 April 2008 5:00-6:00pm Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus  
Increasing Your Productivity
To incorporate motivational aspects and project management principles.

Speakers:
  • Associate Professor Tony Patti
    (Faculty of Science, Associate Dean-Graduate Studies)
  • Dr Kevin Winzenberg
    (Senior Principal Research Scientist, Australian Biotech Growth Partnerships, CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies)
  • Dr Phillip Wallis
    (Monash Sustainability Institute)
Monday, 21 April 2008 5:00-6:30pm Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus  
Faculty of Science: Induction for postgraduate research students 2008
Introduction to the Faculty of Science and Monash University and the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programme

Attendance is compulsory for those postgraduate research students who have enrolled in a higher degree by research in the Faculty of Science between 1 October 2007 to present. 

Those that enrolled between 1 July – 28 September 2007 are also welcome to attend.

For further information: http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad/induction.html
Tuesday, 8 April 2008 5:00-7:00pm Lecture Theatre S10, Building 25, Clayton campus Managing your projects PowerPoint Presentation (ppt 294kb)

Health and Safety Issues (ppt 315kb)

Language and Learning Skills (ppt 1mb)

Planning and Performing Research (ppt 267kb)

Expectations, Responsibilities and Supervision (ppt 298kb)

IT Policies and Procedures (ppt 287b)

2007 Faculty of Science Postgraduate Seminar Series

Seminar Description Date Time Venue Presentation slides
Faculty of Science: Induction for postgraduate research students 2008 Introduction to the Faculty of Science and Monash University and the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programme Tuesday, 3 April 2007 5:00-6:30pm Lecture Theatre S2, Building 25, Clayton campus  
Increasing Your Productivity A seminar incorporating motivational aspects and project management principles

Speakers:
  • Dr Tony Patti
    Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), Faculty of Science
  • Dr Kevin Winzenberg
    Senior Principal Research Scientist, Australian Biotech Growth Partnerships, CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Wednesday, 16 May 2007 5:00-6:30pm Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus  
Thesis by Publication and related issues A seminar to inform students about the requirements and construction of a thesis by publication.

Speaker:
  • Dr Tony Patti
    Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), Faculty of Science
Wednesday, 6 June 2007 5:00-6:00pm Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus  
Faculty of Science information session on applying for postgraduate research scholarships (afternoon session) An information session on applying for postgraduate research scholarships at Monash University and the Faculty of Science.

Speaker:
  • Dr Tony Patti
    Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), Faculty of Science
Tuesday, 28 August 2007 1:00-2:00pm Lecture Theatre S2, Building 25, Clayton campus  
Faculty of Science information session on applying for postgraduate research scholarships (evening session) An information session on applying for postgraduate research scholarships at Monash University and the Faculty of Science.

Speaker:
  • Dr Tony Patti
    Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), Faculty of Science
Tuesday, 28 August 2007 6:00-7:00pm Lecture Theatre S2, Building 25, Clayton campus  
Refereeing process for journal articles and other publications A seminar on the processes and methodology for refereeing journal articles and other publications. 

Speakers:
  • Professor John Beardall
    School of Biological Sciences
  • Professor Peter Junk
    School of Chemistry
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 4:00-5:30pm Lecture Theatre S1, Building 25, Clayton campus Professor John Beardall (ppt 569kb)