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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction 21 and 22 March 2013. Welcome. Professor Duncan Ivison , Dean and. Associate Professor Rodney Smith, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research .

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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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  1. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction 21 and 22 March 2013 Welcome Professor Duncan Ivison, Dean and Associate Professor Rodney Smith, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research

  2. Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction Event Itinerary – Thursday 21 March - Day One • 1) Welcome – 9:30am • 2) Who Are We? – 9:45am • 3) The Basics: What are the Most Important Things to Know? – 10:15am • 4) Morning Tea – refreshments provided – 11:15am • 5) Why are Things Different? Crossing Cultures in Postgraduate Research – 11:30am • 6) Lunch – provided – 12:30pm • 7) Where Can I go to Get? Useful Resources for Postgraduate Research Students - 1:30pm • 8) How do I get the Most Out of My Supervisors? - 2:30pm • 9) Afternoon Tea – refreshments provided – 3:15pm • 10) What is Doing Postgraduate Research Really Like? - 3:45pm • 11) Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students – The Nicholson Museum, Quadrangle Building – refreshments provided – 6pm

  3. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Session: Who Are We? Presenter Associate Professor Rodney Smith, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research

  4. Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction Who Are We? • Find the people with the other pieces of your jigsaw: • What does your jigsaw have to do with postgraduate research? • What are you hoping to research at the University of Sydney? • If you could have one super power to help you with your research, what would it be?

  5. Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction Postgraduate Research: It’s not all the same • PhD • DArts • DSocSci • MPhil • MA(Res) • Full-Time and Part-Time • Different disciplines • Different backgrounds

  6. Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction Some Milestones for Your First Year • Establishing working relationships with your supervisory team • Finding out about other resources • Completing a Research Training Needs Analysis • Planning any necessary coursework • Refining your topic • Passing probation

  7. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Session: The Basics: What are the Most Important Things to Know? 21 March 2013 10:15am

  8. Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction The Basics: What are the Most Important Things to Know? Presenters: • Associate Professor Rodney Smith • Joshua Boxx, Postgraduate Research Manager • Dr Laura Ginters, Postgraduate Arts and Social Sciences Research Centers Director • Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) Representative

  9. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Morning Tea Refreshments are provided 21 March 2013 11:15am

  10. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Session: Why Are Things Different? Crossing Cultures in Postgraduate Research Presenter Dr Loy Lising, Department of Linguistics

  11. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Lunch Refreshments are provided 21 March 2013 12:30pm

  12. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Session: Where can I get…? Useful Resources for Postgraduate Research Students 21 March 2013 1:30pm

  13. Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction Where can I get…? Useful Resources for Postgraduate Research Students Presenters: • Angela Ardington, University Learning Centre • Kim Wilson, University Library • Margaret Faedo, Human Ethics • Cassie Khamis, Counselling and Psychological Services • Dagmar Kminiak, Disability Services • Bronwen Dyson, Faculty Postgraduate Academic Writing Advisor

  14. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Session: How do I get the Most Out of My Supervisors? 21 March 2013 2:30pm

  15. Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction How do I get the Most Out of My Supervisors? Presenters: • Professor Rick Benitez,School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry • Professor Carole Cusack,Studies in Religion • Professor Mike Michael, Sociology and Social Policy • Dr Stephen Whelan, School of Economics • Associate Professor Bronwyn Winter, French Studies

  16. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Afternoon Tea Refreshments are provided 21 March 2013 3:15pm

  17. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Session: What is Doing Postgraduate Research Really Like? 21 March 2013 3:45pm

  18. Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesPG Research Student Orientation and Induction What is Doing Postgraduate Research Really Like? Student Presenters: • Sarah Crawford (SOPHI) • Rosemary Hancock (SLC) • Christopher Hay (SLAM) • Nancy Lee (SOPHI) • Alex Meenathethil Thomas (SE) • Benjamin Moffitt (SSPS) • Pip Muratore (SLC) • Wayne Palmer (SLC) • Marco Santello(SLC) • Jeremy Simpson (SSPS) • Lyndel Spence (SSPS) • Lukasz Swiatek (SLAM)

  19. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students The Nicholson Museum, Quadrangle Building 21 March 2013 6:00pm

  20. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students Welcome! 21 March 2013 6:00pm

  21. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students Introductory Speech Speaker Mr Dominic Knight

  22. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Orientation and Induction Reception for New Postgraduate Research Students Presentation of Certificates to 2013 Teaching Fellows Presenter Professor Duncan Ivison, Dean

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