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

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