1. Welcome & Introduction HDR Student Induction & Research Culture Session College of Science, Engineering and Health Professor Irena Cosic Associate PVC (Research and Innovation)

2. RMIT University© College of Science, Engineering and Health 2 People and Structures WITHIN YOUR SCHOOL Academic aspects Senior (Primary) supervisor Second supervisor Deputy Head (Research and Innovation) for School/Academic Higher Degrees Coordinator Administrative aspects Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator School Postgraduate Research Committee –Approves the research proposals for confirmations of candidature –Manages the completion seminars –Approves recommended panels of examiners

3. RMIT University© College of Science, Engineering and Health 3 People and Structures WITHIN the COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND HEALTH Academic aspects Higher Degrees by Research Committee Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) SEH –Professor Felicity Roddick Associate ProVice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) SEH –Professor Irena Cosic Administrative aspects SEH HDR Administrators –Sandra Pereira –Helen Young –Julie Barnett (Bundoora)

4. RMIT University© College of Science, Engineering and Health 4 People and Structures AT RMIT UNIVERSITY LEVEL Academic aspects School of Graduate Research Advisory Board (SGRAB) –Representatives from the 3 Colleges, plus the Associate Deans (R&I) from each college, plus representatives from SGR…. Administrative aspects School of Graduate Research (SGR) –Oversight of the procedures and policy re HDR candidature for RMIT University –Manages thesis examination process

5. RMIT University© College of Science, Engineering and Health 5 SAMMESAS SCECE SCS&IT SECE SHS SM&GS SMS College of SEH Research & Innovation SEH Higher Degrees by Research Committee University Research & Innovation School of Graduate Research School of Graduate Research Advisory Board CHEAN A & B (Ethics) School HDR Committee School HDR Coordinator Research Committee SHE Research Committee