Seminars and workshops for Science postgraduates
The Faculty of Science, schools in the faculty, the Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS), and the Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA) all run a range of seminars, workshops, and other events for postgraduate candidates.
- 2008 Faculty of Science Postgraduate Seminar Series
- Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS) - exPERT Program
- Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA)
- UpSkills Program @ The University of Melbourne
- Other seminars and workshops of interest to Science postgraduate research students
1. 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)
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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)
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Wednesday, 27 August 2008 |
1:00 – 2:00 pm |
Campus Cinema,
Building 10 - Campus Centre
Clayton Campus
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Faculty of Science information session on applying for postgraduate research scholarships (evening session)
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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)
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Wednesday, 27 August 2008 |
5:00 – 6:00 pm |
Lecture Theatre S1, Building 25, Clayton campus |
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Optimising your Experience Through Constructive Relationships
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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)
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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
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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)
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Wednesday, 4 June 2008 |
4:00-6:00pm |
Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus |
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Writing the Literature Review
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Speaker:
- Ms Colleen Cridland
Learning Skills Advisor
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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
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Speakers:
- Prof. Peter Junk (School of Chemistry)
- Prof. John Beardall (School of Biological Sciences)
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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
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Speaker:
- Associate Professor Tony Patti
(Faculty of Science, Associate Dean-Graduate Studies)
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 |
5:00-6:00pm |
Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus |
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Increasing Your Productivity
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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)
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Monday, 21 April 2008 |
5:00-6:30pm |
Lecture Theatre S9, Building 25, Clayton campus |
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Faculty of Science: Induction for postgraduate research students 2008
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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) |
Archive of the 2007 Faculty of Science Postgraduate Seminar Series
2. Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS) - exPERT Program
The Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS) coordinates an annual seminar and workshop program for postgraduate research students known as the exPERT program. The program focuses on key aspects of employment and research training and the development of generic and transferable skills. Full details are available from the exPERT booking system at http://my.monash.edu.au/interactive/research_booking_system/.
3. Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA)
The Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA) offers a range of seminars, lunches and networking opportunities for research postgraduates.
4. UpSkills Program – The University of Melbourne
Monash postgraduates also have the opportunity to attend the School of Graduate Studies, University of Melbourne UpSkills Program seminars if places exist. This agreement is part of the Monash-Melbourne Protocol that promotes cooperation in service areas between the two institutions.
5. Other seminars and workshops of interest to Science postgraduate research students
| Seminar |
Description |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
Presentation slides |
Riverscapes in Sri Lanka:
Current Knowledge and Future Challenges – International Scientific Workshop |
The aim of this workshop is to discuss and exchange the current knowledge and to explore future challenges in the conservation of running waters in Sri Lanka. |
Monday 9th June 2008 |
8.00 am to 5.00 pm |
Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka |
Seminar Poster (pdf 703kb) |
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Registration is essential.
To register, http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ |
The Monash Research Graduate School, in association with Monash Research Commercialisation will run Introduction to Intellectual Property seminars throughout 2008.
Lawyers from some of Melbourne's best known legal firms with Intellectual Property expertise will also be in attendance. There is also a segment on Copyright. |
23 April 2008
04 June 2008 (Peninsula Campus)
18 August 2008
06 October 2008
01 December 2008
Please be advised that all dates are tentative. |
4.00 – 6.00 pm |
Monash Clayton campus, Building 75 (STRIP 1), Ground Floor Meeting Room - G19 CLAYTON |
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