Monash Memo - 25 July 2001

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Seminar about PhD candidacy

Higher degree research students at Monash are invited to register for a seminar in early August regarding confirmation of their PhD candidacy.

Increasingly, faculties within the university are enrolling PhD candidates on a probationary basis for the first 12 months and requiring a formal procedure for the confirmation of candidature at the end of this period.

The seminar, 'Losing the "P" plates: preparing for the confirmation of PhD candidacy', will provide insight into this process.

Speakers including Dr Tony Patti (Faculty of Science) and Dr Paul Webley (Faculty of Engineering) will discuss the rationale behind probationary candidature and describe the confirmation of the PhD process required in their respective faculties.

They will also provide guidelines on preparing the documentation for confirmation and give advice about presenting the research proposal to the confirmation panel.

Other topics will include preparing a literature review, what makes a good research proposal, and the importance of timelines.

The seminar will be held at 4 pm on Wednesday 1 August in lecture theatre E7, building 72, Clayton. To book online, visit www.monash.edu.au/phschol/seminars/semester2/ or email joanne.ligouris@adm.monash.edu.au.

New adjunct professor

Eminent barrister Felicity Hampel QC has been appointed adjunct professor of Monash's Law School.

Ms Hampel, a graduate of the Law School, will teach the new postgraduate specialist course in tribunal procedures.

She is a member of the school's Castan Centre for Human Rights Law and is on the steering committee of Monash's new International Institute of Forensic Studies.

Law dean Professor Stephen Parker said Ms Hampel's appointment recognised her contribution to the school's teaching and research and the relationships she has developed with members of the profession on the school's behalf.

Highly respected in both the legal profession and academia, Ms Hampel has an international reputation as an advocacy teacher and is actively involved in a variety of community organisations.

Orientation projects funding 2002

The University Orientation Committee invites all staff and students involved in Orientation 2002 to submit applications for special projects funding.

The competitive special projects funding scheme is designed to encourage and support university groups with developing innovative orientation projects to assist commencing students with successful ongoing transition to university.

A total of $10,000 is available to fund at least five projects.

For 2002, applications to develop four broad types of projects are invited - academic, student support services, special student groups, and social activities.

For more information or to apply, download the application form at www.monash.edu.au/ vo/specialprojects.doc.

Applications close on Friday, 12 October 2001. Inquiries may be directed to duyen.vo@ adm.monash.edu.au.