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UWA Research Orientation: Settling in at UWA
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NEW for 2008. The UWA Research Orientation: Settling in at UWA
has been redeveloped to provide an in-depth support to academics
and researchers commencing at the university. Online materials
offer an intensive overview of the University’s research
strategy, useful services, time and career management, mentorship
and negotiating performance expectations. New staff may enrol in
the online component whenever they commence. The follow-up
face-to-face orientation in April or August then allows
interaction with experts, colleagues and services. Assistance
with local inductions is also provided. This is an invaluable
resource for all research active staff. A few hours undertaking
this orientation may save 2- 3 years of stalled career!
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| 8:30 | Registration | 8:50 | Move to Faculty based tables. | 9:00 | Welcome Achieving International Excellence: The Research Mission of the University of Western Australia. Professor Doug McEachern, DVC (Research and Innovation) will lead a presentation on the ambitions, goals and expectations for researchers at the University of Western Australia Panel Members: | | - Professor Robyn Owens, PVC Research and Research Training
- *Professor Alistar Robertson, PVC Research Initiatives
- Dr Campbell Thomson, Director, Development and Research Services
- Dr Andy Sierakowski, Director, Office of Industry and Innovation
- *Mr Tim Shanahan, Director, Energy and Minerals Initiative
- *Unable to attend this session
| 9:40 | Table Discussions Round 1 Focus: Researching at UWA Table hosts will encourage members to introduce themselves and then focus on a discussion of: What does UWA want to achieve in research: what are the implications for UWA researchers ? Some possible areas for discussion might include: - How does the UWA OPP impact on researchers? (Copies of Research OPP priorities on tables).
- Collaboration, competition and other issues
- Building a research network – useful strategies
- Useful people who can assist
Table hosts will be asked to make some notes of key issues raised to feedback to OSDS at the conclusion of the session. | 10.30 | Questions to the panel and discussion. | 11:00 | Morning tea | | | 11:15 | Table Discussions Round 2: Focus: Effectively researching at UWA and in your faculty Table hosts will encourage members to introduce themselves and then focus on a discussion of: What are your hopes and expectations for research in your faculty/ school / research group? Some possible foci: - What have you learnt so far?
- What would you like to learn more about?
- Is there other support you would like to obtain to manage your research more effectively?
- What tips have you picked up? Who are useful contacts you might share with your colleagues?
- Do you have suggestions for how the faculty might improve its support of new researchers?
| | | 11:50 | Overview of Future Research Leaders Programme; Connect; Induction meeting and PDR | 12.00 | Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Closing remarks
| 12.10 | Research Services Showcase & Networking A light lunch will be served | 1:00 | Orientation concludes |
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