Information for Postgraduate Research Students
- Information for Prospective Higher Degree Research Students
- Information for Current Higher Degree Research Students
- Information for Supervisors of Higher Degree Research Students
- Scholarships for Higher Degree Research Students
Resources for HDR Students
HDR or Post-graduate Co-ordinators
HDR Co-ordinators are appointed in most Schools. Contact your School Office for details.
Dean of Graduate Studies
The Dean of Graduate Studies exercises responsibility for all UNE Higher Degree Research training activities which includes HDR policy development, recruitment, chairing the HDR and Scholarship committees, enrolments, progression, supervision arrangements and issues, thesis examination and completions, extensions and suspensions of candidature and, importantly, guidance to research students when required. In addition, the Dean of Graduate Studies has the responsibility of representing UNE at the National body of the Council of Deans and Directors of Graduate Studies (DDoGS) meetings.
Click here for the contact details of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
The Academic Board Higher Degree Research Committee
The Academic Board Higher Degree Research Committee is responsible for all matters relating to postgraduate research candidature and degrees. This Committee meets monthly to consider matters such as admission to degrees, candidature management, appointment of examiners, thesis examination and degree completion and graduation. Research Services provides support services to the HDR Committee.
Research Services
Research Services administers all matters related to Higher Degree Research and provides a range of services to assist both supervisors and students. Information and advice can be sought on candidature, supervision, publication, intellectual property, ethics, grants, examination, graduation and scholarships for Higher Degree Research Students.
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The University is a member of the Australian Consortium for Social and Polical Research Inc (ACSPRI). This provides a reduced rate for students of the University to participate in various programs and courses on offer through ACSPRI. Current students are encouraged to check the ACSPRI website for current course offerings.