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So you want to be an academic?
You must register to attend this seminar. To register, click here. |
For science research students who aspire to a position in university academia, this seminar will outline several means to help you make this dream a reailty; including tips on what interview panel members are looking for when recruiting for a postdoctoral/academic appointment.
Speaker: Associate Professor David Paganin |
Thursday, 15 October 2009 |
5:00 – 6:00pm |
Lecture Theatre S2, Building 25, Clayton campus |
So you want to be an academic? (pdf 70kb)
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Monash e-Research Centre-lead seminar – LaRDS and other related services
You must register to attend this seminar. To register, click here. |
This seminar will provide information on how to gain access to and use the Large Research Data Storage (LaRDS) facility and other research data management solutions as well as information on good research data management practices.
Speakers: Mr Anthony Beitz (Technical Manager, Monash e-Research Centre) and a member of the Monash Library staff |
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 |
5:00 – 6:30pm |
Lecture Theatre S1, Building 25, Clayton campus |
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Monash e-Research Centre-lead seminar – LaRDS and other related services
You must register to attend this seminar. To register, click here. |
This seminar will provide information on how to gain access to and use the Large Research Data Storage (LaRDS) facility and other research data management solutions as well as information on good research data management practices.
Speakers: Mr Anthony Beitz (Technical Manager, Monash e-Research Centre) and a member of the Monash Library staff |
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 |
1:00 – 2:30pm |
Lecture Theatre S12, Building 25, Clayton campus |
Better Research Data Management Part A (ppt 3.78mb)
Better Research Data Management Part B (pps 945kb) |
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 by offering advice on the scholarship application processes of Monash University (now online) and the Faculty of Science.Speaker: Associate Professor Tony Patti(Associate Dean - Graduate Studies) |
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 |
1:00 - 2:00pm |
Lecture Theatre E5, Building 32, Clayton campus |
Applying for postgraduate research scholarships for 2010 (ppt 284kb) |
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 by offering advice on the scholarship application processes of Monash University (now online) and the Faculty of Science.Speaker: Associate Professor Tony Patti(Associate Dean - Graduate Studies) |
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 |
5:00 - 6:00pm |
Lecture Theatre S2, Building 25, Clayton campus |
Applying for postgraduate research scholarships for 2010 (ppt 284kb) |
Refereeing process for journal articles and other publications - a view from both sides |
An overview on how journal articles are refereed.Speakers: Professor Ray Cas and Professor Jenny Read |
Wednesday,10 June 2009 |
4:00 - 5:30 pm |
Lecture Theatre S1, Building 25, Clayton campus |
The refereeing process - a view from both sides (pdf 611kb) |
Thesis by Publication and related issues |
An overview on what constitutes a thesis 'by publication' and how to prepare such a thesis.Speaker: Associate Professor Tony Patti(Associate Dean - Graduate Studies) |
Thursday, 28 May 2009 |
5:00 - 6:00pm |
Lecture Theatre S2, Building 25, Clayton campus |
Thesis by Publication and related issues (ppt 489kb) |
Writing the Literature Review (II): Critical evaluation and advanced writing skills for the Literature Review |
Description: "A follow-up to the introductory seminar titled: Writing the Literature Review (I), for those who already have experience with writing the Literature Review, but would like to know more about how to critically evaluate the literature collected, organise the literature and synthesise the content. The seminar will also cover writing approaches that assist in preparing a high standard literature review."Speaker: Ms Colleen Cridland (Learning Skills Advisor) |
Wednesday, 20 May 2009 |
3:00 - 5:00 pm |
Room G01/G02, Building 22, Clayton campus |
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Optimising your experience |
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 postgraduate students.Speakers: Dr Lesley Freeman (Monash Health, Wellbeing and Development) and Ms Zuzana Quinn (Monash Postgraduate Association) |
Friday, 15 May 2009 |
12:30 - 2:00 pm |
Room G01/G02, Building 22, Clayton campus |
Optimising your student experience through constructive relationships (ppt 73kb)
Improving communication (ppt 4mb) |
Increasing Your Productivity |
A workshop incorporating self-analysis and project management principles. Speaker: Mr Garry Doyle |
Thursday, 30 April 2009 |
5:00 - 6:30pm |
Lecture Theatre S2, Building 25, Clayton campus |
Developing/Facilitating Team Cohesion (doc 57kb) |
Faculty of Science: Induction for postgraduate research students 2009 |
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 2008 to present.
For further information: http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad/induction.html Lunch will be provided.
Attendees will break out into their respective School-run induction programs in the afternoon of Thursday, 16 April 2009. |
Tuesday, 16 April 2009 |
9:45 am-12:35pm |
Lecture Theatre S10, Building 25, Clayton campus |
Presentations |
Writing the Literature Review (I) |
An introduction to preparing and constructing the literature review for those who have had little experience in this area of research analysis and presentation. |
Wednesday, 18 March 2009 |
4:00 - 6:00 pm |
Lecture Theatre S2, Building 25, Clayton campus |
Writing the Literature Review (ppt 1.1mb) |
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/.
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.
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Science Industry Night
Guest speaker: Professor Tim Flannery
“Career Pathways for Science Graduates”
Registration is essential.
To register,
http://careers.monash.edu.au/news/science-industry-night.html |
At this event you can:
- learn about careers in your science discipline that do not need postgraduate study
- hear from employers and Monash alumni about jobs for science graduates
- ask questions about jobs in the science industry
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Wednesday, 19 August 2009 |
6:00– 9:00 pm |
Central 1 Theatre, Building 63 (opening presentation) and Building 25 (interaction with employers) |
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Research Matters: Free Public Seminar
“Intelligent life is common in the universe” |
In recent years we have found hundreds of planets outside of our solar system. Surely intelligent life must exist somewhere. But why have radio searches revealed nothing yet?
Two experts on astrobiology will argue the topic using the latest information and theories about astronomy and the possibility of life existing in the Universe.
Monash speakers: Professor John Lattanzio, Marion Anderson and Dr Allie Ford.
For further information visit:
http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad/docs/invite-public-lecture.pdf |
Thursday, 27 August 2009 |
6:00– 7:00 pm |
Lecture Theatre S4, Building 25, Clayton campus |
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Monash University 2010 Postgraduate Research Scholarships Information Session
To register,
please send an email to: david.bell@adm.monash.edu.au |
Everything you need to know about applying for a postgraduate research scholarship at Monash University.
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Thursday, 17 September 2009
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1:30 - 2:30 pm
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Lecture Theatre R4, Building 8, Clayton
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Introduction to Intellectual Property and Copyright
Registration is essential.
To register, http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ |
The Monash Research Graduate School, in association with Monash Research Commercialisation and Monash Library Corporate Services will run Introduction to Intellectual Property and Copyright seminars throughout 2009.
Lawyers from some of Melbourne's best known legal firms with Intellectual Property expertise will also be in attendance. |
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 |
4:00 - 6:00 pm |
Lecture Theatre S12, Building 25, Clayton campus |
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