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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar 6/2024 - Equity in Doctoral Education through Partnership and Innovation (EDEPI) project - Exploring the PGR Competency-based Admissions Framework
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Professor Julie Sheldon\, Dean of the Doctoral Academy at Liverpool John Moores University and Dr Rebekah Smith McGloin\, Director\, Research Culture and Environment\, Nottingham Trent University\, this webinar provides the opportunity to find out more about a new PGR Competency-Based Admissions Framework developed by Nottingham Trent\, Liverpool John Moores and Sheffield Hallam Universities in collaboration with the UK Council for Graduate Education. The webinar will reflect on barriers to inclusive admissions practices and explore how the framework might work in your own university.   \n\n\n\nThe PGR Competency-Based Admissions Framework was developed as part of the Equity in Doctoral Education through Partnership and Innovation (EDEPI) project. EDEPI is an Office for Students/Research England funded project that aims to widen access and participation in research for students from racially-minoritised groups.Find out more about EDEPI: the Equity in Doctoral Education through Partnership and Innovation \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Framework here:Competency-Based PGR Admissions Framework and Question Bank \n\n\n\nView the recording on the members section of the website.
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/equity-in-doctoral-education-through-partnership-and-innovation-edepi-project-exploring-the-pgr-competency-based-admissions-framework/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Tiny®Habits for Supervisory Success
DESCRIPTION:A toolkit to unlock potential & supercharge success for supervisors and their candidates \n\n\n\nIn this practical masterclass\, you will learn and practice a toolkit for building better habits for more effective\, quality-driven and thriving supervisory relationships. This interactive presentation will teach supervisors the nuts & bolts of the Tiny®Habits method and how to design for success in research\, wellbeing and beyond.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes \n\n\n\nIn this masterclass\, supervisors will: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how habits work\, why they matter\, and how to harness them for daily success for themselves and candidates.\n\n\n\nLearn a simple three step method – Tiny®Habits – to demystify and design habits that last.\n\n\n\nUpskill in a range of habit change tools that can support supervisors and candidates in equal measure.\n\n\n\nCreate a plan on a page using the Tiny®Habits model for fast action and immediate results.\n\n\n\n\nThis masterclass will be delivered by Certified Tiny®Habits Coach\, Claire Jackson\, an MBA-qualified researcher development and behaviour change specialist. With nearly twenty years of experience leading teams in UK and Australian universities\, Claire has developed and delivered award-winning skills training programs\, collaborating worldwide with industry\, academics\, policy-makers\, and students. Claire established The Wee Consultancy in 2021 after seven years at the University of South Australia where she provided leadership to the award-winning (ACGR\, 2023) PhD skills development model\, EDGE. \n\n\n\nClaire was a founding member of the Vitae Researcher Development Advisory Group (UK) and has co-authored international papers on PhD employability\, focusing on skills development\, industry mentoring and impact. She is a qualified consultant (Level 5\, CMI)\, project manager (Level D\, IPMA) and Tiny®Habits Coach. In 2021\, Claire graduated from South Australia’s Governor’s Leadership Foundation (GLF) program which provided new insights into where behaviour change could create lasting change. Claire’s work integrates principles of communication\, leadership and self-development\, focusing on habit change as the foundation for overall workplace wellbeing & organisational growth.
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/tinyhabits-for-supervisory-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241004T120000
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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar 7/2024 - Supervising Indigenous research and Indigenous higher degree researchers
DESCRIPTION:The growing pipeline of Indigenous doctoral students is at a pivotal juncture\, with the opportunity for Indigenous researchers to significantly enhance both academic knowledge and community-based research capabilities. As an academic workforce\, Indigenous researchers offer the potential to create positive change within Indigenous communities while also enriching the broader academic landscape. However\, many universities and advisors remain uncertain as to how to effectively educate a new generation of Indigenous researchers within postgraduate research training programs. In this panel discussion\, experienced advisors of Indigenous research students and Indigenous research projects will share their understandings of how to grow both student and advisor capabilities\, and demonstrate how JCU’s Indigenous Education and Research Centre has been conceptualising the support of Indigenous higher degree researchers \n\n\n\nPresenters  \n\n\n\nProfessor Martin Nakata (Deputy Vice Chancellor\, Indigenous Education & Strategy\, James Cook University)Associate Professor Sana Nakata (Head of Research\, Indigenous Education and Research Centre\, James Cook University)Dr Ailie McDowall (Senior Lecturer and HDR Convenor\, Indigenous Education and Research Centre\, James Cook University) \n\n\n\nView the recording and slides on the members section of the website.
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-webinar-7-2024-supervising-indigenous-research-and-indigenous-higher-degree-researchers/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241015T110000
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SUMMARY:ACGR Graduate Research Leadership Program 2024
DESCRIPTION:ACGR was delighted to present 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. \n\n\n\nProgram \n\n\n\nExplore the program \n\n\n\nThe program was facilitated by experienced Deans of Graduate Research. Participants developed a toolkit of knowledge and skills required to lead and manage graduate research programs at institutional or faculty/college level. \n\n\n\nThis program provided a unique opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and focused on network building\, providing an opportunity to mix and mingle (virtually) with current Deans and Directors from across Australia. \n\n\n\nParticipants included: \n\n\n\n\nDeans of Graduate Research new to the role\, and\n\n\n\nAssociate/Deputy Deans of Graduate Studies (or equivalent) responsible at institutional or faculty/college level\n\n\n\nHDR coordinators and others with aspirations for these roles and current involvement in Graduate Research leadership at school or department level\n\n\n\n\nThis program is provided to universities that are members of the Australian Council of Graduate Research and three places were available to each member institution for $115 (+GST) per registration. Any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspiring graduate research leaders are welcomed as additional delegates. \n\n\n\nResources \n\n\n\nBelow are some of the program presentations available to download:   \n\n\n\nWelcome: Introduction to ACGR\, Professor Louise Sharpe\, Interim President \n\n\n\nSession 1: Why strong leadership is important in Higher Degree by Research\, Professor Louise Sharpe (Interim President) \n\n\n\nSession 2: Making good admission decisions\, Professor Susan Kinnear (CQUniversity Australia) \n\n\n\nSession 3: Having difficult conversations and knowing when to escalate\, Professor Imelda Whelehan (UWA) \n\n\n\nSession 4: HDR Industry Engagement: Scholarships and more\, Professor Rebecca Ford (Giffith University) and Professor ChrisAbbiss (Edith Cowan University) \n\n\n\nSession 4:  Making industry links work in the PhD\, Professor Rebecca Ford (Giffith University) and Professor ChrisAbbiss (Edith Cowan University) \n\n\n\nSession 5: Confidentiality in progression\, Professor Louise Sharpe (Intermin President)
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-graduate-research-leadership-program-2024/
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SUMMARY:ACGR National Meeting November 2024
DESCRIPTION:The next national meeting of the Australian Council of Graduate Research will be held on Thursday November 7 and Tuesday November 8 2024. \n\n\n\nThis online meeting of graduate research leaders across Australian and New Zealand will be both reflective and forward thinking. As well as sharing important operational practices and strategies amongst members\, we will also take the opportunity to discuss where we are as a graduate research community and how we look to the future. \n\n\n\nThe program will commence at 11 am AEST on 7 November and conclude by 3.30 pm AEST on 8 November. \n\n\n\nSessions topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nACGR collaboration and advocacy into the future \n\n\n\nAddressing issues of bullying and sexual harassment\n\n\n\nHDR industry collaborations: Contracts and agreements\n\n\n\nStudent reflections on graduate research experiences\n\n\n\n\nExplore the program – further speaker announcements will be made before the event. \n\n\n\nRegistrations are free for primary representatives of each full member organisation and just $150 + GST for additional delegates and all associate members. \n\n\n\nA limit of three places are available for each full member institution and two for affiliate and associate members. \n\n\n\nProudly sponsored by:
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-national-meeting-november-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250228T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250228T133000
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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar - Investing Early to Identify Applicant Aspiration and Capabilities: A Focus on Application for Selection
DESCRIPTION:Applicants for higher degrees have a range of motivations to undertake a research degree and success for each applicant looks different. Universities work hard to facilitate graduate researchers to realise their career aspirations through professional development opportunities\, but how much do universities explore graduate researcher career aspirations and existing capabilities on application?  Can a closer analysis of career aspirations and existing capabilities at selection facilitate better decision-making at selection\, highlight the developmental resources a candidate will need for success and better align the expectations of both the applicant and university? Or this just making a complex process more complex?    \n\n\n\nJoin Anne-Marie Hede as she brings her experience as a strategic leader of graduate research to these questions in our first webinar for 2025. The webinar will explore what the current thinking around selection is and how universities can invest in selection for graduate success.  \n\n\n\nMany of you will know Anne-Marie through your involvement in the ACGR when she was Dean Graduate Research and Head of the Office for Researcher Quality and Integrity at Victoria University\, Melbourne\, for over six years (2017-2022) and a member of the ACGR Executive (2019-2022).  She now holds an honorary professorship with Victoria University and has established High Ambitions Consulting which is focussed on supporting  organisations to realise their research and research training goals.This online event is held via Zoom. An access link will be delivered via email one day prior to the event.
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-webinar-investing-early-to-identify-applicant-aspiration-and-capabilities-a-focus-on-application-for-selection/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250328T123000
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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar 2/2025 - Becoming a Principal Supervisor: Exploring the Fast-Track Option
DESCRIPTION:Growing a graduate research program depends on dozens of factors. One important issue is the capacity of universities to provide enough qualified principal or senior supervisors to accommodate any increases in demand (or simply meet threshold supervision responsibilities in a rapidly changing tertiary environment). \n\n\n\nOne response to this challenge is the creation of acceleration pathways whereby early and mid-career researchers can meet the institutional qualification of ‘principal supervisor’ in less than a full candidature period. How do these programs work? Where have universities developed nuanced models? Beyond capacity measures\, do accelerator programs bring broader benefits to graduate research culture? What quality and compliance issues need to be considered? How are such programs approved? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a panel conversation that will consider the key practical and philosophical issues linked to the fast-track option of becoming a senior supervisor. Graduate research leaders from four universities will offer their perspectives on the issue and create a space for extended discussion with webinar attendees. \n\n\n\nWebinar Panellists:Chair: Associate Professor John Rees is Director of Research and Training\, University of Technology Sydney. \n\n\n\nProfessor Pierre Benckendorff is Deputy Dean of the Graduate School and Professor in the School of Business\, University of Queensland. \n\n\n\nProfessor Wendy Wright is Professor\, Conservation Biology and Dean of the Graduate School\, Federation University. \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor Deb Strickland is Coordinator of the Principal Supervisor Accreditation Program (PSAP)\, Graduate Research\, Edith Cowan University.
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-webinar-2-2025-becoming-a-principal-supervisor-exploring-the-fast-track-option/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250428T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T170000
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SUMMARY:ACGR National Meeting April 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 National Member Meeting 1 of the Australian Council of Graduate Research will be held on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 April 2025 and is co-hosted by the University of Tasmania.  \n\n\n\nThere will be opportunities to reconnect and strengthen support networks amongst peers\, along with time from updates from network groups and special interest groups. \n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open and the full program is available now. \n\n\n\nRegistrations are free for one primary representative of each full member organisation and at an early bird rate of $650 (ex GST) for additional delegates and all associate members. Registration includes day catering on both days and the conference dinner on Monday evening. Places are limited to no more than three delegates from each member institution. \n\n\n\nVenue \n\n\n\nThe meeting will be held in the 103 Study Space inside the Studio Theatre on the University of Tasmania Sandy Bay Campus. The venue is 8 minutes by car from the Hobart CBD. \n\n\n\nRegistration will open at 8.30 am on Monday 28 April and the meeting will commence at 9.00 am sharp.  \n\n\n\nProgram \n\n\n\nThe full program is available now.Dinner \n\n\n\nThe conference dinner and presentation of the ACGR 2025 Awards for Excellence will be on Monday evening at the WrestPoint Hotel in the Boardwalk Gallery\, on the waterfront.Accommodation \n\n\n\nThe Wrest Point Hotel is within 15 minutes walking distance of the meeting venue and several rooms have been held for delegates who choose to stay at this location. When booking\, please reference ‘ACGR National Member Meeting Dinner’ to access the rates listed. \n\n\n\nAlternately accommodation is available in the Hobart CBD\, an 8-minute drive from the venue.Wrest Point Hotel (4 star)15 x Water Edge Rooms $195.00 \n\n\n\n40 x Deluxe Mountain Rooms $230.00 \n\n\n\n40 x Deluxe Harbour Rooms $250.00 \n\n\n\nHotel Grand Chancellor (4.5 star)10 minute drive to venueApprox $250 per night \n\n\n\nCrowne Plaza Hobart (4.5 star) 12 minute drive to venueApprox $235 per night
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-national-meeting-april-2025/
CATEGORIES:National Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T120000
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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar 3/2025 - HDR supervision for neurodivergent students: Developing inclusive and respectful practises
DESCRIPTION:As graduate research programs grow\, the diversity of HDR populations positively increases. However\, the ability to adapt supervision to accommodate diverse learners has not always been agile\, and more focus needs to be placed on adapting positive supervision practices for neurodivergent HDR students. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday 23rd May for a webinar focusing on adapting and developing good practice supervision techniques for working with neurodivergent HDR students. The webinar will be facilitated by Professor Charlotte Brownlow\, Dean of the Graduate Research School\, University of Southern Queensland\, and will draw on a recent systematic literature review exploring the experiences of neurodivergent HDR students\, co-authored by a neurodiverse research team.
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-webinar-3-2025-hdr-supervision-for-neurodivergent-students-developing-inclusive-and-respectful-practises/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013732
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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar 5/2025 - Research impact in the research training context: insight from a tailored program for graduate researchers
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Cruxes Innovation and the La Trobe University Research Education and Development (RED) Team.Presenters: \n\n\n\n\nJonathan Lacey (Cruxes Innovation)\n\n\n\nEmily Chang (Cruxes Innovation)\n\n\n\nMeagan Tyler (RED Team\, La Trobe University)\n\n\n\nCally Guerin (RED Team\, La Trobe University)\n\n\n\nKatherine Firth (RED Team\, La Trobe University)\n\n\n\nDan Bendrups (PVC Graduate Research\, La Trobe University)\n\n\n\n\nThe impact of university research is an urgent strategic priority in Australia\, and impact is central to the ARC’s planning for a future national research evaluation process in which in-depth reporting of impact stories is likely to feature. University researchers are inducted into impact conversations by their respective institutional leadership and research management teams\, but where does this leave graduate researchers? Despite the contribution they make to university research impact outcomes\, graduate researchers may not receive the same inductions as research staff\, and may not always know how to demonstrate their impact\, or why they should aim to do so. \n\n\n\nThis webinar offers insights from a program of development workshops and resources co-developed between La Trobe University and Cruxes Innovation designed to help graduate researchers understand the impact of their work. It explains our approach to linking impact to other discourses\, especially discussions around post-HDR careers. The presentation includes both university and industry presenters\, and invites interaction with peers to share questions about\, or approaches to\, developing an understanding of impact amongst graduate researchers. \n\n\n\n\nCruxes Innovation link: https://www.cruxesinnovation.com/\n\n\n\nRED Team link: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/research/red
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-webinar-5-2025-research-impact-in-the-research-training-context-insight-from-a-tailored-program-for-graduate-researchers/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T130000
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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar 6/2025 - Frameworks in Focus: Exploring Three Paths to Researcher Development
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will showcase innovative research development frameworks developed by The University of Sydney\, The University of New South Wales and Macquarie University. Each framework is designed to support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates in building the skills\, confidence\, and competencies needed to thrive as burgeoning researchers. Participants will gain insights into how different institutions structure support for research training\, professional development\, and transferable skills. The session will emphasise the key attributes HDR candidates should aspire to by the end of their candidature supporting them in developing a strong sense of professional identity as an enabler of success in both academic and non-academic careers. \n\n\n\nPresenters \n\n\n\n\nProfessor Louise Sharpe\, ACGR President & PVC Researcher Training\, The University of Sydney\n\n\n\nProfessor Jonathan Morris\, PVC Research Training\, The University of New South Wales\n\n\n\nProfessor Simon Handley\, PVC Graduate Research\, Macquarie University\n\n\n\nProfessor Jennifer Cornish\, Academic Director\, Graduate Research\, Macquarie University\n\n\n\nDr Karen Laughton\, Graduate Research Experience and Development Manager\, Macquarie University
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-webinar-6-2025-frameworks-in-focus-exploring-three-paths-to-researcher-development/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251024T160000
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SUMMARY:ACGR Graduate Research Leadership Program 2025
DESCRIPTION:ACGR is delighted to present 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants may include: \n\n\n\n\nDeans of Graduate Research new to the role\, and\n\n\n\nAssociate/Deputy Deans of Graduate Studies (or equivalent) responsible at institutional or faculty/college level\n\n\n\nHDR coordinators and others with aspirations for these roles and current involvement in Graduate Research leadership at school or department level\n\n\n\n\nThe program will be facilitated by experienced Deans of Graduate Research and participants will develop a toolkit of knowledge and skills required to lead and manage graduate research programs at institutional or faculty/college level. \n\n\n\nThis program will provide a unique opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and focus on network building\, providing an opportunity to mix and mingle (virtually) with current Deans and Directors from across Australia. \n\n\n\nThis program is provided to universities who are members of the Australian Council of Graduate Research and places are unlimited for each institution at a cost of $120 (+GST & booking fee) per registration. Prior to registering please contact your Dean of Graduate Research or equivalent to advise your interest in attending. Any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspiring graduate research leaders are welcomed as additional delegates.  \n\n\n\n\nView Event Program PDF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA resources booklet and Zoom links will be sent to delegates within 48 hours of registration.
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-graduate-research-leadership-program-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251114T160000
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SUMMARY:ACGR National Meeting November 2025
DESCRIPTION:The next national meeting of the Australian Council of Graduate Research will be held on Thursday 13 November and Friday 14 November 2025. \n\n\n\nThis online meeting of graduate research leaders across Australia and New Zealand will be both reflective and forward-thinking. As well as sharing important operational practices and strategies amongst members\, we will also take the opportunity to discuss where we are as a graduate research community and how we look to the future. \n\n\n\nThe program will commence at 11 am AEDT on 13 November and conclude by 4 pm AEDT on 14 November. \n\n\n\nSession topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nMovement towards oral examinations\n\n\n\nManaging HDR risk in a changing geopolitical climate\n\n\n\nACGR Researcher Development Framework & Industry Engagement initiative Outcomes\n\n\n\nStudent reflections on graduate research experiences\n\n\n\n\nA limit of three places are available for each full member institution and two for affiliate and associate members. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nView Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProudly supported by
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-national-meeting-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:National Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T235959
DTSTAMP:20260615T013732
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SUMMARY:ACGR National Meeting April 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 National Meeting 1 of the Australian Council of Graduate Research will be held on Tuesday 14th April 2026 and is co-hosted by Flinders University.  \n\n\n\nRegistrations are now open and the full program will be released in early March. \n\n\n\nRegistrations are free for one primary representative of each full member organisation and $260 (+ GST and booking fee) for additional delegates and all associate members. \n\n\n\nPlaces are limited to no more than three delegates from each member institution\, and there are a total of 90 registrations available for the event. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nThe meeting will be held in Collaborative Space 605 within the Flinders University City Campus. The venue is located within the Adelaide CBD. \n\n\n\nRegistration will open at 8.30amon Tuesday April 14th and the meeting will commence at 9.00am sharp.  \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\nView Full Program\n\n\n\n\nAccommodation\n\n\n\nBelow are several accommodation options within short walking distance from Flinders University City Campus. \n\n\n\n\nGrosvenor Hotel Adelaide125 North Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA 5000\n\n\n\nInterContinental AdelaideNorth Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA 5000\n\n\n\nStamford Plaza150 North Terrace\, Adelaide SA 5000\n\n\n\nThe Playford Hotel120 North Terrace\, Adelaide SA 5000
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-national-meeting-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:National Meetings
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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar 1/ 2026 - Supervisors Who Support
DESCRIPTION:ACGR Webinar 1/ 2026 – Supervisors Who Support: The How of Wellbeing in Higher Degree Research \n\n\n\nHigher degree research is both intellectually rewarding and emotionally demanding. The long timelines\, independence\, uncertainty\, and high expectations placed on Masters and PhD researchers can create unique wellbeing challenges. Within this context\, the supervisor–researcher relationship plays a critical role in shaping not only academic progress but also the overall research experience. \n\n\n\nThis interactive workshop introduces a practical approach to supporting wellbeing in higher degree research through the development of wellbeing literacy — the intentional use of language\, awareness\, and practices that support wellbeing for both supervisors and researchers. At the centre of the workshop is a self-care toolbox framework\, which recognises that no single strategy can address the diverse challenges experienced during the research journey. Instead\, supervisors and researchers benefit from developing a range of approaches that can be drawn upon at different times. The workshop focuses on five dimensions of self-care — self-compassion\, mindful awareness\, time\, habits\, and empowerment — which represent the practical “how” of wellbeing. These dimensions offer accessible entry points for supervisors to engage in supportive conversations\, recognise wellbeing needs\, and help researchers develop sustainable practices across the research journey. \n\n\n\nThrough guided reflection and small-group discussion\, participants will explore how these five dimensions can be applied within supervision contexts and identify practical strategies to support both researcher wellbeing and academic progress. Participants will leave with a practical toolkit of conversation starters\, reflective prompts\, and supervision strategies that help integrate wellbeing literacy into everyday supervisory practice. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop participants will explore: \n\n\n\n\nThe unique wellbeing challenges of Masters and PhD research\n\n\n\nThe concept of wellbeing literacy and its role in supervision\n\n\n\nThe self-care toolbox as a practical framework for supporting research wellbeing\n\n\n\nThe five dimensions of self-care (self-compassion\, mindful awareness\, time\, habits\, and empowerment) as the “how” of wellbeing in practice\n\n\n\nPractical ways to incorporate wellbeing conversations into supervision meetings\n\n\n\nStrategies for fostering sustainable research practices and supportive supervision relationships\n\n\n\n\nPresenter – Professor Narelle Lemon\, Edith Cowan University \n\n\n\nI’m a thought leader in everyday self-care\, and I’m on a mission to translate wellbeing science into practices that actually fit into real life. \n\n\n\nAs Creative Director of Explore & Create Co\, I help individuals and communities explore and create possibilities for their wellbeing – not through quick fixes or Instagram wellness trends\, but through evidence-based strategies grounded in positive psychology and over 30 years of working with people. \n\n\n\nMy path has been beautifully diverse: classroom music teacher\, arts educator\, museum collaborator\, university professor\, researcher\, author\, podcaster\, and positive psychology coach. I’ve worked across early childhood\, schools\, higher education\, arts and cultural organisations\, with public health organisations and non for profits\, and community settings. This breadth has taught me one thing clearly – wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all\, but it is something we can all learn. \n\n\n\nI write books\, host podcasts\, create resources\, and run workshops that make self-care accessible and human. I’m particularly passionate about supporting women to prioritise themselves without the guilt. \n\n\n\nI believe the small\, intentional moments of self-care are where real transformation happens.
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-webinar-1-2026-supervisors-who-support/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar 2/2026 - What are you supervising for?
DESCRIPTION:This session draws on a recently published chapter of the same name in the Open Access book Confident Supervisors: Creating Independent Researchers Volume 2. I will give an overview of the chapter content including motivations and intentions as supervisors\, fostering the holistic development of your candidates\, assisting in their career development\, and being part of a culture change to more broadly recognise ‘successful’ doctoral outcomes. We will discuss strategies you can use in your supervision to facilitate your candidate’s professional and career development.   \n\n\n\nPresenterRachel Spronken-Smith is a Professor in Higher Education and Geography and works as Deputy Dean in the Graduate Research School at the University of Otago. She has been a Geography lecturer\, academic developer\, head and dean\, and is now overseeing researcher development. Her current research interests are in doctoral education and doctoral outcomes. She has won several university teaching awards and a national tertiary teaching award in 2015. In 2016 she won the TERNZ-HERDSA medal for Sustained Contribution to the Research Environment in NZ and was a Fulbright Scholar in 2018. In 2026 she gained recognition through the UK Council of Graduate Education for her supervision.
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-webinar-2-2026-what-are-you-supervising-for/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:ACGR Webinar 3/2026 - When Does HDR Training Become Work?
DESCRIPTION:From conference support and grant writing to animal care\, lab management and broader project work\, universities are increasingly confronting difficult questions about where HDR research training ends and paid work begins. Recent Fair Work cases\, evolving legal expectations and changing sector norms are exposing institutions to growing legal\, cultural and reputational risk\, often in areas long treated as “normal” research practice. This session will unpack UQ’s journey in developing practical guidance to help supervisors distinguish between research training\, volunteering\, work experience\, placements and paid employment. It will examine the tensions\, pushback and grey areas encountered during consultation\, share the principles and decision-support tools ultimately adopted\, and discuss implementation strategies designed to support supervisors without creating a compliance-heavy framework. \n\n\n\nPresenters:Professor Pierre Benckendorff & Professor Virginia Slaughter\, Deputy Dean & Dean\, University of Queensland Graduate Research School
URL:https://www.acgr.edu.au/event/acgr-webinar-3-2026-when-does-hdr-training-become-work/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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