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The TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGING’
PhD THESIS (1993)
Internet was a bit more
than 2 years old
Apple Macintosh and
Windows XP being 9
years old
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RIGHT TIME TO START YOUR RESEARCH WITH US
Highest Academic Excellence: all Schools ranked highest in very recent ERA-
ranking
Create your world-leading track record
Unique Approach on Impact & Engagement: Think-tanking to disruptive, trans-
formative technology and industry scenarios – targeting most cutting-edge topics
such as aged care, space-resource exploitation, green energy, and precision farming
Team up to be a leader in making the world better
Industry ecohubs: multiple stakeholders around to foster interdisciplinarity –
companies are co-located at faculty
Take from the first minute your responsibility for the state, nation, society & world
Research culture: passion for science and mentoring science by new university and
faculty strategy
Fueled by passion. Passion moves us forward (from: Forbes 30 Under 30)The University of Adelaide Slide 8
Market Opportunity
Technological Showcase
Discipline Leadership
System Development
S Inter-Discipline Mix (Teaming): Seed
Engagement Revenue/Projects
New, Transformative, Disruptive
In Existing Domain, New Domain
Impact-Research
THINK TANK
Publicity
TAKE TIME FOR DISCUSSION & A CUP OF COFFEE:
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
BE PART OF MEGATRENDS AND
CHALLENGES FOR ENTIRE DOMAINS
Be inspired by (innovative)
farmers and egologists:
o Precision agriculture
o Conservation agriculture
o Organic farming
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OFF-EARTH IS OFFLIMITS
Our Space LinkedIn website
has every 6 min a visitor
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Your Welcome Pack
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• All students should receive a Welcome Pack from their School
Administrator upon arrival.
• The checklists in your pack will guide you through a series of inductions
and activities in the coming weeks.
• A comprehensive guide to your induction and some FAQs are available
online
Candidature Milestones - PhD
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Annual Review
• Due 31 October every year
• Online process
• Appraisal of your rate of progress
• Supervisory review panel
Year 2 + 3
Integrated Bridging Program – Research
(iCaRST)
• All international research students
• Seminars, lectures, consultations
• Must complete before CCSP
6 months
Core Component of the Structured
Program (CCSP)
• Formulate a research proposal and timeframe
• Complete CaRST skills assessment and plan
6 months
Major Review
• Research proposal
• Gantt chart
• Presented your research proposal at a school seminar program
• Complete forms
• Confirmation of candidature
12 months
• See the AGC website for further links and information
Candidature Milestones - MPhil
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Annual Review
• Due 31 October every year
• Online process
• Appraisal of your rate of progress
• Supervisory review panel
Year 2
Integrated Bridging Program – Research
(iCaRST)
• All international research students
• Seminars, lectures, consultations
• Must complete before CCSP
6 months
Core Component of the Structured
Program (CCSP)
• Formulate a research proposal and timeframe
• Complete CaRST skills assessment and plan
6 months
Major Review
• Research proposal
• Gantt chart
• Presented your research proposal at a school seminar program
• Complete forms
• Confirmation of candidature
12 months
• See the AGC website for further links and information
Candidature Milestones Timeline
IBPR +
CCSP
Major
ReviewAnnual Review Thesis
6 months 12 months PhD Year 2 + 3 / MPhil Year 2
Annually 31st October
Skills
Analysis
CaRST Planning, Training & Development
CaRST Activities
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Candidature Review Milestones Thesis Review
Completion: PhD Max 4 Years / MPhil Max 2 years
PhD Year 3-3.5
MPhil Year 1.5-2
Training Opportunities
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• 5 April, 1 & 14 May HDR Library Skills course
Learn how to manage your data, use EndNote and access research databases and resources.
• 15 April How to plan your Phd CaRST training session.
This workshop will introduce you to the PhD Planning Toolkit and some specific tools to use to plan your PhD.
• Tour ECMS Labs, Workshops & CAT Suite tours
Familiarise yourself with available Faculty infrastructure and resources that may be useful during your research. Register now.
• The Phoenix High Performance Computing (HPC) service
Allows University researchers to improve time frames for analysis and processing of big data, increase complexity in models and simulations, and produce the best of innovative and collaborative research. Register for training.
What is CaRST?
Development program for HDRs to:
• Acquire a broad range of KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS to become more EFFECTIVE and WELL-ROUNDED RESEARCHERS
• Create FLEXIBLE and PERSONALISED learning plans
• See your research training activities FORMALISEDand CONTEXUALISED
• Engage in array of TRAINING & EXPERIENTIALactivities
• Initiate CAREER PLANNING early in candidature
• Build a PORTFOLIO of activities
• Have your participation formally RECOGNISED
CaRST supports the development of all HDRs
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• Enhance career readiness
• Develop transferrable skills
• Increase awareness of career options
Early career HDRs
• Reintegrate into academic life
• Build university and peer networks
• Advance skills relative to stage and experience
Mid to Late Career HDRs
• Online courses
• Livestream and pre-recorded options
• Experiential activities
Remote HDRs
Requirements
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• 120 hours of CaRST
• a minimum of 10 hours, but not more than 60 hours, in each of four key areas
PhD
• 60 hours of CaRST
• a minimum of 5 hours, but not more than 30 hours, in each of four key areas
Master of Philosophy
Participation in CaRST is compulsory for PhDs and Masters of Philosophy students commencing on, or after, 1 January 2017.
The skills framework
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CaRST activities are mapped to Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework, which pivots around four key areas (or domains):
A: Knowledge and intellectual abilities
B: Personal effectiveness
C: Research governance and organization
D: Engagement, influence, and impact
What counts towards CaRST hours?
Training:
• Workshops
• Short courses
• Online training
Experiential:
• Informal learning
• e.g. attending conferences
The Adelaide Graduate Centre offers more than 50 workshops and online courses.
These are delivered in collaboration with: • Professional service units• Local academic areas, e.g. Faculties
and Schools• External trainers and presenters
Over 20 types of experiential activities have also been approved.
Students can also source their own activities.
Your progress is reviewed at all candidature milestones
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CCSPMajor Review
Annual Review
Thesis Submission
For each, you will need to:• Complete a skills assessment and development plan, record
any training and provide evidence in CaRST Online• Discuss your skills, plans, and development progress with
your supervisor• Submit a PDF of your CaRST Progress Summary
The Platform: CaRST Online
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Visit website: carst.adelaide.edu.au
Your one-stop shop for CaRST!• Modern course booking platform• Dashboard display of CaRST credits and activities• Skills Assessment to see your Top 5 Skills and Priorities• Development planning tools to create career plans and track development goals• Summary of your overall progress for milestone reviews
For more information
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CaRST HandbookCaRST Online Help Guides: carst.adelaide.edu.auFAQ: adelaide.edu.au/carstEmail: [email protected]
For technical support or issue with CaRST Online:contact Research Technology Support+61 8 8313 7799 [email protected]
Safety Laws and Your Responsibilities
The University of Adelaide
• Safe work is required under Australian law and University policies.
• You must follow all safety directions, and ensure anything you do or don’t, doesn’t put yourself or others at risk.
• You will receive a Welcome Pack
explaining what HSW Inductions are
required and you will be advised of the
safety requirements during the inductions.
HSW Induction for HDR Students
Induction Title Delivered by Timing
Local orientation School Admin team
member
Day 1
HSW Overview Supervisor Week 1
University online HSW induction Student Week 1
General HSW Induction - Workers Online Week 2
High-risk HSW Induction (only
for those who will work in labs)
Online Week 2
HSW implementation review Supervisor Once project
scope is clears
(~6 months)
Local Area Induction for Labs /
Workshops
Area Supervisor /
Manager
Before
entering area
Incident Reporting
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• You must report any accidents or situations which could potentially lead to an accident
• Download and install EHS Manager 360 on your phone
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/hsw/unisafe/
Our Team
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Health & Safety Co-ordinatorGreg PullmanRoom: Ingkarni Wardli 3.16P: 8313 6339
HSW OfficerSanaz OrandiRoom Engineering North 212aP: 8313 3959
IT Support?
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• Technology Services
– Generic IT support – eg email, passwords, printing, generic software installs, SOE
• Faculty Specialist IT Support
– Support Specialized IT Engineering Systems and Applications in the Faculty
Specialist IT
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– Systems Integration and Customization
• Work Across OSI stack from hardware though to application layer
– External hardware including instruments and monitoring and control devices as well embedded systems and programmable devices.
– Client, server systems such as specialist web application used to control or monitor real time systems.
– Specialized IT consultation
• HDR and coursework student project support
– Advice on IT Resources requests for IT resources in ECMS including licenses and hardware
Resources
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– Personal PC.
• New or recent PC – generally standard configuration with SOE and specialist engineering software.
– HPC https://www.adelaide.edu.au/phoenix.
• Phoenix - University's High Performance Computer
• Many CPUs, GPUs with large memory
• Large simulations can be run in much shorter time.
• Significant learning curve, queue delay and no GUI
– Engcloud http://engcloud.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au
• Flexible, easy to use – same technology as ADAPT
• Not as powerful as supercomputer, but more resources than local PC
• Easy access to specialist apps from anywhere on internet (via vpn)
– Planned Future Services.
• Ronin AWS and Azure – resources on demand.
Storage
• Always save to network - local pc virus, ransomware, damage, stolen
• Mapped Drives: U: R: S:
• Box
• Cloudstor
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Contact
• For all IT support from including specialist IT support:
– Phone 8313 3000
– http://servicedesk.adelaide.edu.au/Portal/TechnologyServices
• For Specialist IT support, if you need to contact us directly
Copyright © 2016 The University of Adelaide
David Bowler
Specialist IT Manager
phone 61 8 831 34706
Mark Innes
Specialist IT Officer
phone 61 8 831 34313
Enhancing the Postgraduate Experience
Kiet Wong
Adelaide University Postgraduate Society AUPS Representative CEME
AUPS Committee
• President: Michael CrispEmail: [email protected]
• Vice-President: Jessica BohorquezEmail: [email protected]
• Treasurer: Carman YeungEmail: [email protected]
• Secretary : Kiet WongEmail: [email protected]
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AUPS Aims
• Enhance the quality of the postgraduate experience.
• Creating social events in the HDR community.
• Introduce new HDR students to HDR community.
• Learn from others HDR experiences.
• Acquire CaRST hours through work in the committee
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AUPS Events
• ECMS Faculty social gathering in level 5 IW kitchen
• University wide movie night in Scott theatre
• Hot pot night in Chinatown
• Open to any new suggestions
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AUPS contact
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Facebook group:
Adelaide University Postgraduate Society - AUPS
FB group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/496749444112178/
Email: [email protected]
University Structure
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The University of Adelaide
Faculty of ECMS
School of Mechanical Engineering
Australian School of
Petroleum
(ASP)
School of Electrical & Electronic
Engineering (EEE)
School of Computer
Science
School of Mathematical
Sciences
School of Civil, Environmental
& Mining Engineering
School of Chemical
Engineering
Faculty of Professions
Faculty of Sciences
Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
Faculty of Arts
7 Schools
5 Faculties
5 Support Teams
• Research Development• Finance
• Student & Learning Services• Infrastructure
• Marketing, Engagement & Recruitment
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Leanne Haller
School Business Manager
Australian School of Petroleum
School of Civil, Environmental &
Mining
Allison Dinan
School Business Manager
School of Computer Science
School of Mathematical Science
Monica Dinan
Senior School Business Manager
Team Leader
Mechanical Engineering
Kerry Bormann
School Business Manager
Chemical Engineering and Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
School Administrators
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Laura
EEE/Travel
Michelle
Chemical
Julie
CEME
Melissa
ASP
Maddy
Maths
Hilary
Comp Sci
Paula
Mechanical
Terry
Mechanical
Sharyn
Travel
Jodie
Travel/Faculty Support
Bethanie
Admin Coordinator
Processes, systems, tools and so much more
Career Hub
Jobs
Events
Professional development
Research Profile
Altmetric Explorer
Aurora
ORCiD
Researcher Profile
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Induction
Enrolment AGC
ID card
Induction
Online training
Library
Ainsley Painter
Travel
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Further information
Travel and Entertainment Policy and Procedures.
Campus Travel
• The ECMS Travel Team is comprised of admin staff located in the faculty who will manage your travel arrangements.
• Campus Travel are the University’s travel management company.
• A travel requisition will be required prior to the booking of flights, accommodation, conference registration etc.
• NEVER book your own flights as our university policy will not allow us to reimburse you.
Purchasing
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Further Information
Procurement Services
How to Guides
• All purchases require approval from the budget owner (ie Supervisor, Head of School)
• Reimbursements can be managed but always establish approval prior to the purchase.
• The University procurement system is ePro and in some schools you will have the need to use this system and therefore be granted access.
In need of Support?
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Student
Principal Supervisor
University Services & School
Postgraduate Coordinator
Research Development
Team
Counselling SupportDisability SupportElite Athlete SupportInternational Student Support
ORIENTATION INFORMATION
Student Life
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Location
Student Life: Counselling Support, Disability Support, Elite Athlete SupportThese support services are located on the ground floor of the Horace Lamb Building.
Counselling SupportTelephone: +61 8 8313 5663
Disability SupportTelephone: +61 8 8313 5962
Elite Athlete SupportTelephone: +61 8 8313 5663
Student Life: International Student SupportThis support service is located on Level 6, Hughes Building.
Telephone: +61 8 8313 4828
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• All counsellors professionally trained
• Free service to all enrolled students
• Consultations are confidential
• We provide:
– Online booking
– Individual appointments 50 mins
– Online resources: Counselling Support Website
– Workshops
Counselling Support
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• Stress
• Time management and Study
• Depression, Anxiety, Panic
• Relationships, Family
• Grief & Loss
• Drug & Alcohol
• Addictions
• Abuse, Bullying
• Psychiatric
• Sexual Identity and transition
No issue too Large or Small
The University of Adelaide
You can go online through our website to book a time
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling/
or for further information phone 8313 5663
How to Make an Appointment
• Free service to all enrolled students
• Consultations are confidential and professional
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• After Hours Support (5pm to 9am)
• 365 days a year
• Purpose:
– Manage and contain distress
– Link you to supports
University Crisis Line
Workshops
Balancing study and life
Managing your time
Mental Health First Aid
Provide many pamphlets on study tips and wellbeing
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Assists students with
• Ongoing medical conditions or disabilities
• Temporary Injuries
Disability Support
For further info http://www.adelaide.edu.au/disability/
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• Field trips, practicals, clinics
– Let the Disability Service know in advance
• When to register – ASAP, start of the semester
• IMPACT of condition rather than its nature
Things to Remember
Take Away Points• We want you to succeed!• Plan ahead• For further info: website or phone us
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Someone who competes nationally or internationally in approved sport
• Arranging Uni commitments that clash with events
Elite Athlete Support
For further info http://www.adelaide.edu.au/eliteathletes/
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International Student Support
Aim
To enhance the academic progress and the quality of the University experience of all international students -by providing a range of appropriate professional services, workshops, mentoring and support programs.
Services are provided throughout the student life-cycle from matriculation of program through to completion of program.
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Services include
• One on one support – financial, social, personal & academic concerns
• Advice on student visa issues & compliance
• Management of critical incidents
• Orientation
• Familiarity with the University and academic expectations
• Familiarity with Adelaide and life in Australia
• Establishing friendships and developing networks
• Preparing to return home
• Regular Email, On-Line Newsletter, blog, Twitter & face book
http://international.adelaide.edu.au/student-support/
http://blogs.adelaide.edu.au/isc/
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Social Programs
Talking with AussiesLanguage and Cultural Engagement Program Morning Teas
• International Student & Local Volunteer matched
• Language & cultural exchange
• Group conversation Sessions for unmatched students
• International & domestic students
• Two streams
• Language – 1-3students matched
• Cultural Learning –Friday events
• International & domestic students
• Friday morning during semester 1& 2 teaching weeks
• Theme based – great way to build friendships & network
Another great program is Experience Adelaide
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Student Life Summary
Ground Floor Horace Lamb building for• Counselling Support (Email: [email protected])• Disability Support (Email: [email protected])• Elite Athlete Support (Email: [email protected])Telephone: +61 8 8313 5663
Level 6, Hughes Building forInternational Student Support (Email: [email protected])Telephone: +61 8 8313 4828
Student Care• Student Care is an independent body providing student
welfare and advocacy services to students.
• Student Care can assist student’s with ANY issue that is affecting their ability to study. This includes:
– Academic/Financial/Welfare & Wellbeing issues
• Student Care is a confidential and free service
• Student Care employs Education & Welfare Officers (EWOs) who are designated advocates under the University policy
• EWOs are available to assist students with any issue or complaint through investigation, negotiation, referral, advice or representation
• Collaborative relationships with all areas of University (across all Faculties and all Student Services)
• Early contact with is EWOs strongly encouraged
Student Care
- Education & Welfare Officers - Independent, confidential and free- Advocacy:
- Grievances & complaints- Unfair treatment support
- Financial support: Loans & grants- Well being:
- Legal & tax services- Weekly Breakfast Club
- Roseworthy & Waite services
How to contact Student Care
• Located (temporarily) on the L5 Oliphant Building, North Tce, open between 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
• It’s recommended to make an appointment.Ph: (08) 8313 5430 or E: [email protected]
Note Remember…Student Care can be your first stop for any issues which are affecting your
ability to study!