The ACGR’s Graduate Research Impact Blog is a digital platform for knowledge exchange between academics, graduate researchers and all their stakeholders. It aims to provide a forum to comment on current issues and advances in graduate research. The Impact Blog also provides a platform for member institutions to profile examples of excellence, innovation and best… Continue Reading»
This year sees Professor Imelda Whelehan from UWA complete her second year as President of ACGR. Professors Justin Zobel from The University of Melbourne and Susan Kinnear from CQU also remain on the Executive Committee. Professor Clive Baldock from Western Sydney University also continues, after being elected to the position of President Elect at the… Continue Reading»
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 program, candidates undertake research on a problem developed in collaboration with and jointly supervised by an industry partner, a university researcher, and a CSIRO researcher. As well as… Continue Reading»
Expressions of Interest for the National Industry PhD Program are now open. The program aims to support PhD candidates to undertake industry-focused research projects and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to better translate university research into commercialisation outcomes. Upon completion, candidates will have the ability to work at the interface of research and… Continue Reading»
Dear ACGR Colleagues, As we ease into 2023 this year is shaping up to be one of reflection and renewal as we await the release of findings from the Review of the Australian Research Council and the unfolding of the Australian Universities Accord process. As always ACGR is ready and committed to supporting you in… Continue Reading»
The Australian Government’s new National Industry PhD Program will open for applications in the first quarter of 2023. We expect universities will want to start planning ASAP to prepare applications with the strongest possible chances of success, and begin to identify PhD scholars and industry partners who want to be part of the program from… Continue Reading»
As members are no doubt aware, consultation has begun on the Australian Universities Accord, the first broad review of the higher education system since the 2008 Review of Higher Education (the Bradley Review). The first stage of the process is determining the priorities for the Accord and interested stakeholders and organisations are invited to make… Continue Reading»
Nominations for the ACGR Excellence in Graduate Research Education Awards are now open and will close at 5pm on 20 March 2023. These awards recognise and reward excellence in higher degree research supervision, leadership and industry engagement and also contribute to good practice in higher degree research (HDR) supervision and leadership across Australia and New… Continue Reading»
Building on our discussion and consequent input at the November meeting, ACGR has prepared and submitted its response to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT)’s inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The ACGR response considers the impact of international graduate research programs and candidates on our economy and… Continue Reading»
ACGR is pleased to introduce Tracy Sullivan as our incoming Executive Director in 2023. ACGR has contracted Ed Sapiens Consulting for the provision of executive services commencing 1 January 2023 and Tracy will be our lead contact, supported by Andrew McKenna. Tracy has twenty years of experience in the education, training, and higher education sectors… Continue Reading»
Message from ACGR President Dear ACGR friends and colleagues, With the final stages of 2022 firmly in sight, we once again express our sincere appreciation to the ACGR community for the varied and thoughtful contributions so generously provided throughout the year. It was both lovely and energising to reconnect with so many of you at… Continue Reading»
Professor Clive Baldock from Western Sydney University has been endorsed as President Elect of the Australian Council for Graduate Research (ACGR). The ACGR Annual General Meeting, held at ANU in Canberra on November 14, was part of proceedings for ACGR’s two-day National Meeting attended by more than 90 delegates from Australia and New Zealand universities.… Continue Reading»
ACGR has welcomed more than 90 member representatives and their nominated colleagues from across the country to our first face to face national meeting since 2019. With a focus on focus on connection and ensuring a quality future for graduate research education, the two day meeting is taking place on November 14 and 15 at… Continue Reading»
Members are advised that The Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, has requested the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT), through its Trade Subcommittee, to inquire into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The inquiry will explore the challenges and opportunities presented to both sectors since the… Continue Reading»
Entering the final stages of 2022 and with our National Conference fast approaching, we would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to all ACGR member representatives and especially those on our Executive for the diverse and valued contributions so generously provided over the course of the year. It has been a… Continue Reading»
The seventh and final ACGR webinar for 2022 ‘Researcher Integrity and Ethics in HDR ‘ was held on Friday 21 October. Chaired by Professor Anne-Marie Hede, the session commenced an important ACGR focus on integrity and ethics. Typified by lively and engaged discussion participants explored how the management of academic integrity and research integrity intersect… Continue Reading»
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency recently released a “a major revision” of its guidance note on research and research training. Crossing checking the final version against the ACGR response submitted during the consultation process reveals that 9 of our 12 recommendations have been adopted. The TEQSA Research and Research Training Guidance notes can… Continue Reading»
The 2020-2021 ACGR AGM will be held on November 14 as part of our national meeting in Canberra. The following members will conclude their terms on the Executive Committee on 31 December 2022: Professor Anne-Marie Hede Dr Simon Moss Professor Wendy Wright Hence, there are three vacant positions to be filled by election at the… Continue Reading»
Did you know that the ResearchMaster Enterprise Higher Degree Research solution allows you to manage the whole thesis examination process from end to end, securely, from anywhere? Using our dedicated eForms and workflows, you can request thesis submissions or resubmissions, assign examiners, complete and store assessment details and keep complete and comprehensive records of submissions… Continue Reading»
The Forrest Research Foundation is offering up to 9 prestigious three-year PhD scholarships to outstanding researchers from around the world to conduct paradigm-shifting research at any of Western Australia’s five universities. Who can apply Open to candidates of any nationality, working on any subject. You will require an outstanding academic track record (minimum GPA of… Continue Reading»