Higher Degree Research (HDR) Student Orientation and Enrolment Day Program

9.00am – 9.30

Registration in Function Centre Foyer, Level 2, Building 11.

9.30am – 9.35

9.35am – 9.40

9.40am – 10.20

Welcome to the University of Wollongong
Professor Jan Wright, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research

Security On Campus
Mr David Anderson, Security Manager, Buildings & Grounds

Getting Started in Your Degree - The First Year of Candidature
This session is a roll-play and will provide you with an overview of expected milestones for research candidature and an understanding of your rights and responsibilities under the Code of Practice Supervision as well as strategies for developing an effective working relationship with your supervisor.
Associate Professor Lori Lockyer, Associate Dean, Research,  Faculty of Education

10.20am – 10.40

What Does the Library Offer me?
Ms Lucia Tome, Research Librarian

10.40am – 11.00

Morning Tea
In the Function Centre Foyer

11.00am – 11.05

Research Online
Mr Michael Organ, Manager - Repository Services, Library

11.05am – 11.30

Responsible Research
This session will provide you with an understanding of your rights and responsibilities in relation to Intellectual Property, Authorship, Ethics and Research Misconduct.
Professor Jan Wright, Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research)

11.30am – 11.45

The Research Student Centre – What do we do for you?
Ms Kim Roser-Callaway, Director, Research Student Centre

12:00pm – 3:00

Faculty Orientation
Students will be asked to go to their respective Faculty buildings for Faculty specific information sessions.  Your Faculty will also provide you with lunch and the opportunity to meet other students undertaking research degrees in your discipline areas.

3:00pm – 5:00

Enrolment at the Research Student Centre
Students who are not yet enrolled can go to the Research Student Centre, Ground Floor, Building 20 to finalise enrolment.