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www.med.monash.edu
Presented by Dr Jennifer Scott
Manager, Research Degrees
Services and Support for
HDR Students
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Where can students go for help?
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Fellow students and colleagues
Supervisor
HDR Co-ordinator and administrator
Faculty’s Research Degrees Office
Monash Research Graduate School
Monash Postgraduate Association
Language and learning support (Faculty & library)
Health and Wellbeing
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MRGS – exPERT program
• Free for HDR students
• Seminars and workshops in person plus DVD
‘replay sessions’ or available for loan
• Online resources:
– DVD ‘replay sessions’ or available for loan
– Podcasts (movie or audio with slides)
– Powerpoint presentations
www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/seminars/
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MRGS – exPERT program categories
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General (eg. time management, relating to your supervisor)
Information Technology
Statistics
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Teaching
Writing Skills
Employment Skills
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MRGS – Graduate Centre
• Building 3E, Clayton Campus
• Open 24 hours / 7 days (swipe card access)
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Shared office spaces & day desks with computers
Computer, printing & photocopier services
IT support staff
Seminar & lounge area with kitchen
Lockers
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Individual statistical assistance
• Each HDR student can receive up to 10 hours
of free, individualised statistical assistance
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Plan data collection
Analyse data
Interpret statistical analyses
Present statistical results
Computer statistical packages
• Contact 990 54405 or [email protected]
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Library
• Individual sessions with a learning advisor
• Writing groups & support groups
• Online learning support for HDR students
– Design your project
– Build thinking and writing skills
– Develop oral communication skills
– Write the thesis
www.lib.monash.edu.au/learning-skills/
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Health and Wellbeing (all campuses)
• Counselling and coping skills
• Housing and accommodation
• Family and childcare
• Health and medical services
• Financial aid
• International student support
www.monash.edu.au/health-wellbeing/index.html
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Mental Health First Aid Training
• Help people in the early stages of mental health
problems
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of problems
• Know where and how to get help
• Understand what types of help are effective
www.adm.monash.edu.au/staffdevelopment/ws/ohs/mental-health-firstaid.html
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Keeping students up to date
• Faculty weekly e-bulletin
• Emails from HDR co-ordinator/administrator
• Register for email newsletters:
– MRGS:
www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/about/news/subscribe
– MPA:
https://my.monash.edu.au/email/lists/