Higher Degree Research (HDR)
Student Orientation Program
 

9.00am

Registration - Foyer, Building 20

9.30am

Welcome to the University of Wollongong
Congratulations! Why we need HDRs
Professor Tim Marchant, Dean of Research

9:40am

Getting Started – You, Your Supervisor and Your First Year
Your first year requirements, meetings with your supervisor, course progression, policies and guidelines, Annual Progress Report, student and supervisor responsibilities and expectations.
Mrs Kim Callaway, Director, Research Student Centre

9:55am

What every Research Student needs to know
Responsible Research – Ethics, IP, Authorship, Research Misconduct, Code of Practice – Research, Referencing and Plagiarism
A/Prof Kwan-Wu Chin, Head of Postgradute Studies, SECTE

10:15am

Learning Development
Free services available for HDR students who wish to improve their academic skills.
Dr Heather Jamieson, Learning Development

10:30am

What Does the Library Offer Me?
Rachel Carr, Library

10:45am

Morning Tea

11:00am

Research Proposal Review (RPR)
When and How to complete your RPR. Compulsory in your first year
A/Prof Stephen Ralph, School of Chemistry

11:25am

Student Information & Support – Cultural Societies available, Swim/beach Safety, Road Safety, Food services available offering Halal, prayer room facilities, English conversation groups and low-cost sightseeing trips and student support services.
Jacqueline Adriaanse, International Student Programs Coordinator
Virginie Schmelitschek, Student Support Advisor

11.45am

UOW Environmental Initiatives
Alexandra McPaul

11:50am

Occupation Health and Safety Guidelines
Cathie Andrew, Injury Management Coordinator

12:00pm

Security and Safety on Campus 
Elizabeth Pietrini, Security

12.10pm

Wollongong University Postgraduate Association (WUPA)
Ahmed Moustafa, WUPA President

12.15pm

Student Life Information
Ainsley Kilah, Sean Lu and Fran Walder, Academic Registrars Division

12.25pm

Mature Age Network
Ainsley Kilah, Academic Registrars Division

12.30pm

Campus Tour and Faculty Lunch

2.30pm

Enrolment at the Research Student Centre
Students who are not yet enrolled please go to the Research Student Centre, Ground Floor, Building 20 to finalise their enrolment and get your student ID card.