Moving into the final (and ever increasingly busy) stages of 2022, we hope our October Members Update finds you all well. We start with a happy but cautionary reminder that places are filling quickly for our second ACGR National Meeting, scheduled to take place at ANU in Canberra on November 14 & 15. Places are… Continue Reading»
As members will be aware, ACGR has actively engaged with DESE on the National Industry PhD Program Guidelines development process. In response to consolidated feedback and comments submitted by ACGR and member institutions, the Department has provided updated versions of the draft guidelines and is now seeking direct feedback. Further detail on the revised documents… Continue Reading»
On 15 September 2022 ACGR delivered 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. The ‘2022 ACGR Leadership Program’ was facilitated by experienced DDOGS and participants and aimed to develop a toolkit of… Continue Reading»
On 15 September 2022 ACGR delivered 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. The ‘2022 ACGR Leadership Program’ was facilitated by experienced DDOGS and participants and aimed to develop a toolkit of… Continue Reading»
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. The updated details are as follows: ACGR Webinar 7 ‘Researcher Integrity and Ethics in HDR’ What can Deans and Directors of Graduate Research do to… Continue Reading»
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»
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 will recognise outstanding service in the provision of a high-quality environment for graduate research students or staff through positive and engaging experiences. This initiative complements… Continue Reading»
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 higher education. Developed with expert advisors, authors, and student and staff reviewers, Epigeumm’s Research courses support academics throughout all stages of their career and are… Continue Reading»
It’s September already (where does the time go?) and with spring in the air, there is plenty happening and still to come this year at ACGR. A key highlight includes the opening of registrations for our second ACGR National Meeting, scheduled to take place in Canberra on November 14 & 15. The program continues to… Continue Reading»
On Friday, 26 August 2022 ACGR colleagues came together for a presentation on, and discussion of, the findings of the UKCGE Report on Structures and Strategy in Doctoral Education in the UK and Ireland. The presentation was delivered by report authors Dr Rebekah Smith McGloin and Carolyn Wynne from the UKCGE. It was followed by… Continue Reading»
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 submission and those who responded separately on behalf of their institution. The ‘ACGR response: National Industry PhD Draft Guidelines‘ submission can be viewed on submissions… Continue Reading»
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 and 15. The two days of meeting will be at the Kambri Centre on campus at ANU in Canberra and our conference dinner held at… 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 particular 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… Continue Reading»
Message from ACGR President Dear colleagues, It is with great regret that I announce Fiona Zammit’s intention to step down from the role of Executive Director at the end of 2022. As many of you will know, Fiona has been providing Executive Officer/Director services to ACGR as a contractor since before its incorporation in 2015.… Continue Reading»
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 without prior approval from the Minister for Home Affairs. Ross’s THE report outlines the following changes: ‘Under new instructions issued by the minister, Clare O’Neill,… Continue Reading»
Dear colleagues, July is already upon us and although that fact is a little unsettling (where has the time gone?) it is an exciting and busy time for ACGR. Our events program is in full swing and we recently commenced a public communications campaign profiling the impact and value of graduate research. All this in… Continue Reading»
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 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours. Professor Crossley, who was named as the winner of the ACGR Excellence in Graduate Research Supervision Award (sponsored by Research Master)… Continue Reading»
As we learn to live with COVID both in Australia and globally, it is good to be able to start travelling again, both professionally and privately. Friends and families are reconnecting. Meetings and conferences are back along with opportunities for face-to-face meetings and those all-important connections and networking. ACGR is again contributing and making our… Continue Reading»
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, the ACGR Awards span key aspects of graduate research training, recognising excellence and innovation in supervision, leadership and industry engagement. This year’s winners included the… Continue Reading»
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 insightful contributions and lively discussion. Other items of note include: information on nominations and judging for the upcoming 2022 ACGR Awards for Excellence in Graduate… Continue Reading»