Parkville campus

Seminars & social events - semester 2, 2009

MPA social events

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exPERT

Faculty based - Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

MPA social events (Parkville)

MPA Free Lunch and Discussion

All coursework and research postgraduates are invited to come and find out about the services that MPA can provide on Parkville campus, including advice and advocacy, postgraduate seminars and social events. This is also an opportunity to inform the MPA about the needs of Parkville postgraduates. Meet other postgraduates, and help us develop a postgraduate network. Free lunch will be provided.

Date: Thursday 19 November, 1:00 – 2:00pm
Venue: Cossar Hall Room 1, Ground Floor, Sissons Bldg
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Library (Parkville)

C L Butchers Pharmacy Library

Orientation tours and classes Introductory tours and library catalogue classes are available in the first few weeks of semester. Please check notices in the library, or ask at the information desk.

Workshops on specialist pharmacy and pharmacology databases, as well as many other subject areas, are offered throughout the semester. Please see any of the contact librarians in the library, or ask at the information desk.

Endnote: Learn to use this software to manage your references and create bibliographies. Hands-on sessions will cover: creation of an EndNote library of references; importing database records into an EndNote library and applying EndNote styles to a bibliography. Details of classes and bookings can be made by asking at the information desk or booking with a contact librarian.

A number of exPERT DVDs are now available for loan from the library. Titles available are:-

• How to build a thesis

• Confirmation of candidature

• How your thesis is examined

• Relating to your supervisor

• exPERT stats - Time series

• exPERT stats - Multivariate analysis

• exPERT stats - The fundamentals of statistical research

Please contact Hong Bernard, Liaison Librarian, on x 39615 to make arrangements for borrowing.

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exPERT (Parkville)

Project management for research students (exPERT Gen)

This exPERT Seminar explains the essential elements of project management as applied to PhD study management. Topics include: assessing project feasibility; defining project objectives; resource allocation; task scheduling; quality control; reporting; project completion; and managing obstacles to success. The utility of dedicated project management software in this process is also outlined. This seminar takes a general approach, designed for students beginning their research studies.

Date:  Tuesday 11 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: to be confirmed, Parkville campus
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MS Word advanced for thesis writing (Session 1) (exPERT IT)

This is a hands-on workshop for experienced users of MS Word who are starting to write their theses. This workshop will cover using templates, using a master document, creating a table of contents, automatic cross-referencing and alternatives to master document. Prescribed material: Participants should have completed MS Word Fundamentals for thesis writing or have similar knowledge. It is expected that participants will have an understanding of MS Word styles and know how to create and use them.

Dates: Thursday 26 November, 10:00am – 1:00pm or Thursday 26 November, 2:00 – 5:00pm
Venue: to be confirmed, Parkville campus
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Faculty based - Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Regression analysis and extensions

Regression is probably the single most used statistical technique and one of the most useful. Simple and multiple linear regression will be discussed and methods for diagnosing problems with the fitted models will be emphasised. Criteria for selecting the best model will be explored. Non-linear regression will also be covered.

Date: Thursday 23 July, 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: to be confirmed, Parkville campus
To register email Darlene McGown

Designing experiments and power analysis

Plans for randomised blocks, and for the important topics of factorial and fractional factorial designs will be outlined. First and second order response surface designs will be discussed, and canonical analysis for second-order models will be demonstrated. Power analysis, used to determine an appropriate sample size, will be covered in detail.
Date:  Thursday 30 July, 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: to be confirmed, Parkville campus
To register email Darlene McGown

Devising a poster seminar

Date: Friday 31 July,10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: to be confirmed, Parkville campus
To register email Darlene McGown

Individual statistics sessions

In Semester 2, Dr Neil Diamond will be at the faculty on 31 July and 7 August to tutor any student who has an interest in relevant statistical packages or requires statistics assistance.  Each session will run for approximately 45 minutes.  There are limited spaces available and therefore it will be administered on a first in, first served basis. See here for more details.

An overview of more advanced statistical methods

Depending on the interests and background of the group, it is intended to give a brief introduction to some more advanced methods such as Generalised Linear Models, Hierarchical models, and Survival Analysis.

Date:  Thursday 6 August, 9:30 – 10:30am
Venue: to be confirmed, Parkville campus
To register email Darlene McGown

Defending your thesis using PowerPoint for advanced users

The formal defence of your thesis requires you to justify your choice of topic and methodology as well as your interpretation of results. This task is ideally suited to Microsoft PowerPoint software. This workshop will show you advanced techniques in the formulation of PowerPoint presentations including how to create and edit an organisation chart, add subordinates and format organisation chart branches. Note: basic word processing skills required.

Date: Monday 17 August, 10:00am – 11:00am
Venue: to be confirmed, Parkville campus
12 places are available – registrations will be taken on a first in-first served basis.
To register email Darlene McGown

Audience practice for HDR students to present findings from your thesis to improve presentation skills

Practise your public presentation skills while discussing your thesis. You will have the benefit of having PhD students in the audience from our faculty who will ask questions about your research. This is excellent practice for discussing key elements of your thesis with a wider audience and improving your presentation skills in the process.

Dates: Thursday 27 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm or Thursday 3 September, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: to be confirmed, Parkville campus 8 students per session.
To register email Darlene McGown

4th annual postgraduate research symposium

This symposium gives postgraduate students a platform to engage with other students and staff about their current research and build on existing public speaking and presentation skills. We aim to foster an inclusive ‘research atmosphere’ by providing staff and students with the opportunity to learn more about the specific research being undertaken outside individual labs and departments. There will be several sessions for free communication in the form of poster sessions and oral presentations. Attendance is free and the faculty invites you to join colleagues and presenters for lunch at the conclusion of the symposium. Plenary speakers will add a careers focus and students will be judged by a panel of postdocs with prizes awarded for outstanding presentations.

Date: Wednesday 30 September, 9:00am – 1:30pm
Venue: Cossar Hall, Parkville campus
For details go to website
To register email Darlene McGown

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