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J. Baird, BA(Hons), BLitt(Melb), MBA(RMIT)
g. The mission of the Swinburne Graduate Research School is
to oromote and coordinate research and develo~ment
act'ivities by Swinburne staff and postgraduate itudents. It
provides a University-wide perspective on research at the
University. There are several key service areas for staff and
postgraduates: the Graduate Research School, the Office of
Research, PhD study, and scholarships and research funding
opportunities.
The Graduate Researrh khooi
The School exists to provide a University-wide point of
contact and communication for all postgraduate research
students, to coordinate research services, and to ensure
quality in research training.
The School runs regular seminars and workshops to assist
staff and students to develop their research skills. It also
offers induction programs for new researchers,
postgraduates, offers advice on resources and provides a
focus for interaction and development.
Office of ReseaKh
The Office provides advice on University policies for the
conduct of research and the implementation of Swinburne's
Research Management Plan. It also publishes Swinburne's
annual Research Report, which provides an overview of the
University's major research centres, research interests of
staff, and details of current research projects.
The Office administers research grants and contracts across
the University, ethics committee approvals and intellectual
property issues.
External organisations seeking advice on Swinburne's
research capabilities should contact the Office on 214 5223.
PhD study and Scholarships
The School is responsible for the administration of PhD
degrees and coordination of students' degree studies. It
provides prospective PhD students with a variety of
information on PhD study including: details about admissions
to candidature; expected duration of candidature; progress
report requirements; HECS exemptions; scholarships;
guidelines for thesis presentation; guidelines for supervision;
and University policies on research. The School also provides
information, application forms and guidelines for a number
of Australian scholarships for PhD and research Masters
degrees. lnformation is also available on other scholarships
offered by Australian government authorities and non-profit
organisations, and on overseas scholarship opportunities.
Researrh Funding Opportunities
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The School provides information on research grants and
other oooortunities for research fundina. as well as details of
program; where graduates are employid specifically by an
organisation to conduct research. A fortnightly Research
Briefdetailing current opportunities is distributed widely
around the University.
For further information on research at Swinburne, phone
Jeanette Baird on 214 5211.
For further information about PhD study and scholarships,
phone Margaret Tarr on 214 5223.
Hire of Swinburne Facilities
Swinburne lecture theatres and classrooms may be booked for
use by outside orqanisations. Please contact the lnformation
office forfurther~nformation on booking procedures-
214 8444.
Swinburne Conference Centre
The Swinburne Conference Centre is located at the
north-west end of the campus. It is a pleasantly situated
centre, ideal for small conferences, seminars and training
courses. It comprises a large seminar room, one smaller
discussion room and a dining room, all available for
outside hire. Enquiries about the facilities available or
booking of the centre should be directed to the Council
Secretariat on 214 8485.
International Student Unit
Director
I.A. McCormick, BComm(Melb), MAdmin(Mon)
Deputy Manager
C. Chu, BA(Mon)
Overseas Student Advisors
T. Bourekas, BA(Mon), GradDipBIT(SUT)
Louise Dunn, BA(Hons)Melb, GradCertlntBus(RM1T)
B. Hammond, AssocDipTravel&Tourism(BHT)
S. Lock
G. Hennequin, BEd(Melb)
M. Lui, AssocDipOffSec(PIT)
M. Magaldi
D. Pun, DipMassComm(HKBC)
I. Tjahjono
Secretary
F. Benison, BA(FuJEN)
Location
473 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, 214 8151,214 8647
The International Student Unit was established to provide
a focal point for Swinburne's international activities.
This includes being responsible for all matters relatinq to the
implementation o? ~winburne's international program and
coordinating academic links with overseas tertiary
institutions.
All enquiries for study at Swinburne by non-residents of
Australia should be directed to the unit to ensure that
Australian government admission policies are followed.
The coordination of on-going welfare of overseas students is
also a responsibility of the unit.
The unit also operates a student hostel for international and
Australian students.