Information for Current Higher Degree Research Students
Resources
Gold Book
The University has developed a comprehensive handbook for HDR students and supervisors i.e. Quality Supervision - A Handbook for Postgraduate Research Students & Supervisors, also referred to as the "Gold Book".
Thesis Writing
The Faculty of the Professions recently held its 3rd Annual Postgraduate Research Conference. Professor Brian Paltridge, the Keynote Speaker; has given permission for his presentation "Catering to Disciplinary Variation in Thessis and Dissertation Writing" and associated documents to be reproduced below:
- Getting Published (word doc)
- Getting Published (powerpoint presentation)
- Dealing with Disciplinary variation (word doc)
Scholarships
The University offers a wide variety of Scholarships to support HDR students. Details on the specific scholarships available can be found on the HDR Scholarships webpage.
Progress Reports
HDR students are required to submit an academic progress report at six monthly intervals throughout their candidature. Research Services contacts students via their UNE student email to advise them when each report is open for access. Further information relating to the on-line reports is available through the HDR Review webpage.
Course Rules
Course rules can be accessed through the Univeristy's Course and Unit Catalogue.
Policies and Forms
There are a number of policies and forms that are relevant to HDR students. These can be accessed through the policies and forms webpage.
Who to Contact
There are a number of contacts available to you within your School, within Research Services or from other support areas. You can locate your School contacts through the School Office and you can obtain contact details for staff within Research Services here. Details for contacts within other support areas can be accessed via the Gold Book.