QUT International Research Student Orientation

1. Library QUT International Research Student Orientation March 16, 2010 Queensland University of TechnologyResearch Students Centre CRICOS No. 00213J

2. Reconciliation In keeping with the spirit of Reconciliation, I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting today, and acknowledge the important role Indigenous people continue to play within the QUT community. www.reconciliation.qut.edu.au

3. Library • Mobile Phones • Emergency Procedures • Morning Tea / Lunch • Research Survival Bag Queensland University of TechnologyResearch Students Centre CRICOS No. 00213J

4. Library Internationalisation @ QUT • QUT is an international university with • More than 5000 international students from more than 85 countries • 20% of all Research students at QUT come from overseas countries • A vibrant international student exchange program involving formal links with more than 100 institutions worldwide • A large number of academic staff drawn from countries around the world Queensland University of TechnologyResearch Students Centre CRICOS No. 00213J

5. Library The Program • Welcome by Prof AcramTaji, Director (International HDR Students) • Work with Susan Gassonto discover more about research expectations and English for Research • Meet staff from the International Support Services, Careers and Employment, Student Union and Research Students Centre • 10.30-11:00 Morning Tea • Prof AcramTajiwill share her ownpersonal perspective of having supervised 45 HDR students to completion. Most of these were international scholars. 7 PhD theses were passed with no corrections, 37 passed with very minor corrections, and one with major corrections.   • Work with Susan Gassonon strategies for working with your supervisor • 12.15 Lunch – Meet other students and staff

6. Library Prof AcramTaji Queensland University of TechnologyResearch Students Centre CRICOS No. 00213J

7. Library Susan Gasson • Manager, Research Students Centre Queensland University of TechnologyResearch Students Centre CRICOS No. 00213J

8. Library English for Research • Self Assessment Quiz • Complete the quiz • Hear about the resources • Talking about the skills described • Services • International Support Services Language & Learning • Resources Catalogue link from Quiz • RAPID (Rapid Resources online) Queensland University of TechnologyResearch Students Centre CRICOS No. 00213J

9. Library Support services and meeting staff • International Student Services • Peter Nelson, Coordinator, Language and Learning Support • AlinaSarosiek, International Student Advisor, International Student Services • Careers and Employment • Ellen Gibson, International Career Counsellor, Careers and Employment • Student Union • Naomi Anastasi, Academic Advisor, Student Guild Queensland University of TechnologyResearch Students Centre CRICOS No. 00213J

10. Library What support services offer for induction • Visit International Student Services to: • Attend your compulsory orientation induction • Hear about ISS services and support • Receive advice on Student Visas and Work Permits • Receive advice about banking in Australia and the Australian Taxation Office • Receive an Enrolment Form • Download Factsheets that might be useful to you • Visit your Faculty Research Support Centre or talk to a FRAO (Faculty Research Administration Officer) to: • Complete your Enrolment Form • Arrange your workspace • Arrange your computer support • Meet your supervisor • Visit the Research Students Centre to: • Submit your enrolment form • Submit forms for the commencement of your Scholarship (if you have a scholarship) • Bring your Australian banking details • Bring your tax file number (if you have one already) • Induction Site Queensland University of TechnologyResearch Students Centre CRICOS No. 00213J

11. Library Final Hour • Susan Gasson– Manager, Research Students Centre • Tracking Postgraduate Supervision • A range of resources to explain and support discussion between student and supervisor • Consider role perceptions • Blackboard resources • Conversations with your supervisor includes several case studies. Queensland University of TechnologyResearch Students Centre CRICOS No. 00213J

12. Topic/course of study

13. Contact Involvement

14. The Thesis

15. Case Studies • The Task: Student and supervisor selecting a topic and meeting time and method based • The problem: Each thinks the other is leading. • The Task: Student and supervisor working together • The problem : Avoid calling each other by name (not wishing to cause offence by using the wrong name or pronouncing it wrongly). Eventually discovering they are meeting with the wrong person. • The Task: Meeting to discuss the topic • The problem : The wonderfully imaginative and creative supervisor brings all sorts of great ideas to the meeting. The diminutive student not wishing to cause offence, but not really understanding, returning each meeting with a new and wonderful approach developed on the bus trip in. 

16. Doorway to Research

17. Thank you • http://www.rsctraining.qut.edu.au/ • http://www.rsc.qut.edu.au/ (resources) • RAPID Research Advancement Program for International Doctorate students • 1.30pm-3.30pm Thursday 25th March • 11.00am-3.30pm Thursday April 1 • Stage 2 | Project Management • 1.30-3.30pm Wednesday, 31 March 2010