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Strengthening the AQF Consultation Paper

Submitted by Nigel Palmer on Fri, 2010-07-16 16:46

The AQF Council is seeking stakeholder comments on the full package of specifications and policies as part of a strengthened AQF.

The AQF Council met on Wednesday 16 June 2010 and agreed on the package of policies that should comprise the strengthened AQF, including:

Federal Government’s Reality Check on RTS

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has welcomed the release of the Consultation Paper for informing the development of the Federal Government’s Research Workforce Strategy. The Consultation Paper follows directly from Building Australia's Research Capacity, the Final report from the 2008 House of Reps Inquiry into Research Training and Research Workforce Issues.

Discussion Paper: Toward Best Practice Services and Representation for Research Postgraduates

Submitted by Nigel Palmer on Thu, 2010-04-22 14:06

Background

The aim of this paper is to assist higher education providers and student organisations in promoting quality and seeking continuous improvements in services and support for postgraduates.

Submission to the Senate Inquiry into International Student Welfare

[From the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website]

On 17 June 2009 the Senate referred the following matters to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committee for inquiry and report:

Job posting: Research and Postgraduate Administration Officer

Submitted by Nigel Palmer on Sat, 2008-11-01 11:01

[From the recruiter]
An important aspect of this position is to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for postgraduate students and their supervisors. This includes information about access to resources (space, infrastructure, equipment), finances and development initiatives. It also includes compliance with University candidature confirmation days. Liaison with the Research Office will be an important aspect of the position to ensure an efficient and streamlined service.

Position Number: 7015/356

Position Classification: HEW Level 5

Organisational Unit: Faculty of Law Business & Arts

Welcome Reforms for Research Education

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) welcomes the release today of an Interim Report from the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation on the Inquiry into Research Training and Research Workforce Issues in Australian Universities.

Supplementary Submission to the House of Reps Inquiry into Research Training and Research Workforce Issues in Aust Universities

On 23 April 2008 the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator the Hon Kim Carr, asked the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation to undertake an inquiry into research training and research workforce issues in Australian universities.
The Committee invited interested persons and organisations to make submissions addressing the terms of reference by Friday 30 May 2008.

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