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‘Researcher Integrity and Ethics in HDR’ webinar rescheduled
Please note, the upcoming ACGR Webinar ‘Researcher Integrity and Ethics in HDR’ has been rescheduled due to a public holiday. The event will now be held on 21 October 2022.…
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New award to recognise excellence in Graduate Research programs and support
The Australian Council for Graduate Research (ACGR) is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Programs and Support in 2023. The new award…
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New sponsorship agreement with Epigeum
ACGR is delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement with Epigeum. Well known to many members, Epigeum is part of world-renowned Oxford University Press and provides interactive online courses for…
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ACGR Response to national industry PhD Draft Guidelines
ACGR recently submitted formal feedbackto the Australian Department of Education on the draft guidelines for the National Industry PhD program. Sincere thanks to all those who contributed to the ACGR…
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Second 2022 ACGR National Meeting date announced
With a focus on reconnection, we are looking forward to welcoming all members and their nominated colleagues to our first face to face national meeting since 2019 on November 14…
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Applications for the CSIRO Industry PhD now open
CSIRO’s Industry PhD is one of the three Industry PhD programs being delivered as part of the Australian Government’s support to grown university research commercialisation. Through this particular program, candidates…
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Australia’s new government modifies ministerial sign-off rule for PhD changes
As reported by John Ross in Times Higher Education, Australia’s new government has significantly watered down a proposed rule barring international postgraduates from changing their course, theses or research topics…
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Congratulations Professor Kay Crossley AM
The ACGR extends its congratulations to Professor Kay Crossley of LaTrobe University who was named as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the…
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2022 Australian Council of Graduate Research Excellence Award Winners Announced
PRESS RELEASE Exceptional academic staff at the forefront of Australian graduate research training have been recognised in this year’s Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) Excellence Awards. Encompassing three categories,…
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ACGR national meeting recap and registration reminder for the 2022 Awards for Excellence
The ACGR Update for May 2022 includes a recap of the National Meeting held online on 7 & 8 April. Attracting 117 registrations, it was a wonderful event typified by…
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Write for us: ACGR Graduate Research Impact Blog
The ACGR’s Graduate Research Impact Blog provides a platform for member institutions to profile examples of excellence, innovation and best practice. It is a digital platform for knowledge exchange between…
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ACGR launches new initiative to support commencing graduate research Deans and PVC’s
The ACGR Update for April 2022 includes an overview of the launch of another new initiative to support new Deans and PVC’s as they commence their roles as academic leads…