This submission provides the AGCR’s response to the government’s examination of research and development. It recommends broadening the terms of reference, a rejection of the premise that the PhD model…
The ACGR is concerned that the proposed scheme would inadvertently introduce measures that would see support for PhD students severely reduced and have a devastating impact on domestic PhD enrolments.…
Dear colleagues, With the National Member Meeting just around the corner we are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Hobart and the University of Tasmania in a few short weeks.…
How satisfied are HDR candidates and supervisors with their Supervisory relationship? A current study, conducted by the Australian Human Rights Institute and the Gendered Violence Research Network (GVRN) at the…
Dear colleagues, With the year now in full swing we are looking forward to coming together at the first ACGR national member meeting for 2025, co-hosted by the University of Tasmania. We’re…
Dear colleagues, We hope you had a restful break and are ready for a successful 2025. ACGR has been busy in January, with the joint report from ACGR and Universities…
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…
PhD candidates are crucial to Australia’s research and innovation landscape, and Australia needs better policies to attract and support them. A joint report from the Australian Council of Graduate Research…
Dear colleagues, As we get ready to wrap up 2024, we’ve been doing some important work preparing for 2025. This month, we’re pleased to announce our 2025 Executive Committee – the full…
The Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) is pleased to announce its new Executive Committee for the year 2025, bringing together distinguished graduate research leaders to guide the Council in…
As we enter the final stages of 2024 and with our second National Member Meeting just around the corner, we would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all ACGR…
As we move into the final stretch of 2024, we hope our October Members Update finds you all well. We have several events coming up in October and November and places…