As another “unprecedented” year comes to an end we take stock of some of our achievements during 2021, thank those who have contributed in so many ways and look forward more ACGR initiatives and impact in 2022.
Congratulations to the following colleagues who were elected to join the ACGR Executive Committee next year: Professor Susan Kinnear CQU Professor Clive Baldock, Western Sydney University Professor Justin Zobel, The University of Melbourne Professor Wendy Wright, Federation University Australia
At the conclusion of another successful national meeting, the November Update summarise the key learnings and initiatives that were addressed.
Can you promote the value and impact of Australia’s graduate research community, share good practice, insights and solutions via targeted media and social media campaigns? The Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) is a highly regarded peak body, established in 1995 to promote excellence in graduate research education. All Australian universities are members of the… Continue Reading»
The election to fill 4 vacant positions on the Executive Committee will be conducted at the Council’s AGM on Thursday November 11. Eligible voters are the primary representative of each full member organisations. These colleagues will receive their ballot forms by email at 9 am AEDT. Nominees are: Committee Member – 2 year term (3… Continue Reading»
The Australian Council of Graduate Research, the peak body for graduate research training in Australia, explains the nature of the research training in Australia which is undertaken by doctoral candidates. This is in response to the media reports today claiming that PhD candidates in Australian universities spend most of their time performing research work rather… Continue Reading»
In this October edition we introduce new colleagues to our network, list meetings and webinars, provide news about national programs to support graduate research students, detail good practice guidelines and program advice and draw your attention to national data which demonstrates the value of graduate research education.
ACGR full, associate and affiliate members are now invited to register for our second national meeting on November 11 and 12. Full details here.
ACGR’s next Member Webinar on October 1 will review and refine the proposed new Good Practice Guidelines on Disclosing and Managing Interest in Graduate Research Training ACGR originally published Conflict of Interest in Examination Guidelines in 2011. These have since been revised and used widely across the graduate research sector to guide processes to manage… Continue Reading»
Last week over 60 senior academics participated in the 2021 ACGR Graduate Research Leaders Program to learn from and interact with experienced graduate research leaders who generously shared their insights and knowledge with the group. The plenary sessions were all recorded and, along with the ppt presentations, these are now a readily accessible resource available… Continue Reading»
At the end of September, Professor Sue Berners-Price will retire from her role as Dean of the Griffith Graduate Research School which she has held since 2012. During this time Sue has not only transformed graduate research training at Griffith and created a very successful Graduate Research School, she has made a huge difference as… Continue Reading»
News about our national meeting in November, our next webinar and many new resources available for ACGR members.
This month we have been constantly reminded about the need to improve connections and collaborate in order to make the most of graduate research training both nationally and internationally. Read the August Update to find our how you can connect with your colleagues in Graduate Research leadership roles.
As our Graduate Research Impact Blog celebrates 12 months of sharing stories about the great work being achieved by research candidates and programs, ACGR has released a video showcasing the breadth and variety of the impact that this research has across our nation and internationally. Watch the video here
Special Event Our Impact Blog is celebrating its first 12 months of showcasing the advances in graduate research education and the quality of the programs and graduates that our universities have supported. Join ACGR and special guest speaker, Dr Cathy Foley, Australia’s Chief Scientist in a special webinar on Wednesday July 28th to explore how… Continue Reading»
Growing industry internships for research PhD students through the Research Training Program ACGR’s Response to the DESE Implementation Paper … Continue Reading»
Press Release: 15 July 2021 Contact: Fiona Zammit, Executive Director, Australian Council of Graduate Research The 2021-2022 Budget announcements included financial incentives for universities that enrol PhD students in Industry internships. While the general thrust of this initiative is welcomed there is an urgent need to consult with the university and industry sectors to develop… Continue Reading»
ACGR is delighted to present the another of its national programs specifically designed to support Associate and/or Deputy Deans of Graduate Research, HDR Directors or equivalent and other academics aspiring to senior graduate research portfolio roles. Participants may include: • DDOGS™ new to the role in 2021, and • Associate/Deputy Deans of Graduate Studies… Continue Reading»
Developed through extensive consultation with members and stakeholders, this new addition to ACGR’s suite of Graduate Research Good Practice Guidelines, aims to assist institutions as they develop their own strategies and processes to proactively support the mental health and wellbeing of their candidates. ACGR acknowledges all members for their input into workshops and webinars as… Continue Reading»
This month we open registrations for our leadership program, invite colleagues to a webinar with Australia’s Chief Scientist and provide details of our November meeting.