Research training program
The Postgraduate Forum
VU offers a comprehensive research training program for research students and supervisors.
It features workshops and seminars with a strong focus on the formation of 'Communities of Practice'. This is about bringing students and experienced researchers together to learn from sharing their expertise and experiences.
The training program is organised into the following themes:
- foundations of postgraduate research
- sharing practice and developing skills as researchers
- achieving outcomes
- wellness and personal development
- supervisor development
On this page
Research Training Program - workshops and seminars
The Postgraduate Research Training Program Matrix helps you and your supervisor determine which workshops would benefit your research development. The 2012 Research Training Program Guide gives you vital information about how the program was developed, how sessions are released for registration, how to register and where to find updates.
The Postgraduate Research Training Schedule for 2012 is now available. Changes and updates will be sent via email. Registration is through our online booking system. You will be emailed when sessions are open for registration.
Induction program
The Induction program is for newly enrolled research students. It covers important information along with a social event.
Induction sessions have been scheduled for 12th April, 11th September and 13th December 2012. Further information will be sent via email closer to the event.
Postgraduate experience forum
The end of year postgraduate experience forum provides an opportunity for research students and staff to come together and reflect on the year's experience. Dates will be made available closer to the event. See a summary from the 2010 forum.
PhD coursework units
VU offers two core coursework units to support students in the initial stages of their doctoral degree. The units are designed to contribute to the development of a high-quality candidature proposal (and Ethics Application if required), and to successful practice as an independent researcher in the contemporary Australian and global research environment.
The two core units are available to all PhD students commencing their studies from semester 1, 2012.
Students who are enrolled full-time in the PhD program will normally be expected to complete both units in the first semester. Part-time students will normally be expected to undertake one unit per semester across the first year of study.
For more information about the PhD coursework units, including course outlines, schedules and answers to frequently asked questions, download the PhD Coursework Units brochure. Alternatively, you can contact Dr Amanda Pearce (Wed -Thu).
Training resources
The Office for Postgraduate Research and the School of Language and Learning offer individual assistance to postgraduate research students wishing to improve their thesis and academic writing skills. To find out more about these services, download the Writing Support for Research Students flyer.
You can also develop your skills by doing an online writing skills tutorial.
Our Research Ambassadors provide support to both research students and staff in a range of areas including:
- quantitative and qualitative research design and data analysis
- document formatting
- software, eg. EndNote and NVivo
- data and file management
- library research databases
They are based at both Footscray Park and City Flinders. Make an appointment.
Research Design and Statistical Support Service
The Victoria University Research Design and Statistical Support Service provides one-on-one consulting and workshops for academic staff, research students and their supervisors.
Postgraduate students who have more than two thirds research component in their degree may apply for up to ten hours of free assistance during their candidature. Staff can apply for up to five hours of free assistance each year.
For more information about the program, or to make an appointment, visit VU Research Design and Statistical Support (RDSS).
Contact us
If you require further information contact:
Nicole Drage
Phone: +61 3 9919 9584
Email: nicole.drage@vu.edu.au