2009 CAPA Postgrad Roadshow: Victoria

CAPA was pleased to present the 2009 CAPA Roadshow event in Victoria for full-time postgraduates at The University of Melbourne on Monday 30 November.

Program

9:30am	Welcome: Postgraduates & Higher Education 2009 CAPA President Nigel Palmer
10:05am	The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful Postgraduate Students Presented by Hugh Kearns Participants received a free book
12:45pm	Postgraduate Showcase \| Light refreshments provided
1:30pm	The "U" and "I" of Authorship: A Road Map for Successful Research Collaborations Presented by Dr. Suzanne Morris
2:10pm	Critical and Creative Thinking Presented by Dr. Inger Mewburn
2:40pm	Afternoon tea break
3:00pm	Getting the word out A panel of publishing and media representatives offered their insights into the avenues available for postgrads to communicate their research beyond academia. Panellists included Simon Clews, Director, Writing Centre for Scholars & Researchers, University of Melbourne; Michael Gawenda, Director, Centre for Advanced Journalism, University of Melbourne; Rose Michael, Publisher, Arcade Publications; and Michelle Rayner, Executive Producer, Hindsight, ABC Radio National. Moderated by Tammi Jonas, CAPA Vice President. The session closed with an outline of how universities, particularly university media offices, can help postgraduates get their messages out and the media support available to students, by The University of Melbourne’s Public Relations and Media Manager, Di Squires.
4:30pm	Close