Advice & Advocacy: Tip of the week

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Top 10 challenges faced by research students and how to overcome them

Here are some of the biggest concerns for research students at Monash, with helpful tips on how to tackle them.

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MGA Advocacy: Failure to pay fees on time

Read Harry’s story to learn about issues related to unpaid fees.

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Academic Integrity | Dos and Don’ts

Here’s a list of dos and don’ts when it comes to maintaining academic integrity.

Updates on Extensions & Special Consideration

Extensions and special consideration FAQ | MGA Advocacy

Here are some frequently asked questions that will help you understand the recently amended special consideration process at Monash. 

Census Date: Thursday, 31 August

Census Date | 31 August 2023

The Census Date for Semester 2, 2023 is on Thursday, 31 August. Is there anything you need to do? Let’s find out!

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MGA Advocacy: Authorship

Read Shannon’s story to find out the importance of knowing the fine details of Monash’s authorship policy and discussing it early on. An MGA advocate’s guidence helped resolve their concerns.

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MGA Advocacy: Return to face-to-face learning

If you’re a student strugling with the transition of online to face-to-face learning, reach out to the MGA for help!

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MGA Advocacy: Extending your maximum leave

What if your request for extended leave from your PhD is rejected? Read our case study to find out how an MGA Advocate can help get a better outcome.

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MGA Advocacy: ChatGPT – Know what you’re getting into

Have you used ChatGPT? While it’s a great tool, it’s a good idea to understand how you are allowed to use it as a graduate student at Monash.

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MGA Advocacy: Getting the details right on your special consideration application

Read Aashish’s story to find out how he saved his special consideration application. The MGA Advocacy service offered practical advice and his application was granted.

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MGA Advocacy | HDR Updates: Submissions, milestones and leave

Stay up-to-date with the rules around leave, thesis submissions and milestones. MGA Advocacy can answer all your questions!

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MGA Advocacy | HDR Back to Basics: Scholarships

There have been recent changes to scholarships. MGA Advocacy’s Back to Basics series will help keep you updated.

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MGA Advocacy: Don’t face your academic progress hearing alone.

Read Yang’s story to find out how unexpected challenges disrupted his studies. Luckily, he was able to access the MGA advocacy service who offered practical advice and support at his academic progress hearing.

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MGA Advocacy: Monash triggered the Discipline Process. What should I do?

Poor choices during assessment time may result in the Monash University discipline process for students. Get in touch with MGA advocacy to help guide you through the situation.

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MGA Advocacy: Results are out! What next?

Not happy with your assessment results? Read our advice so you know what to do if you get an Academic Progress notification over the summer break.

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MGA Advocacy – eExam Advice

Are you preparing for end-of-year eExams? Read the advice from an MGA advocate to make sure you are fully prepared!

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MGA Advocacy – Back to Basics: Supervision

Having trouble with a supervisor? MGA Advocacy’s Back to Basics series will help keep you on track.

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Concerned about academic progress?

Have you been asked to attend an academic progress hearings? Contact an MGA advocate if you need advice and support.

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MGA Advocacy – Back to Basics: Graduate Research Progress Management Procedures

A closer look at the policy that covers milestone extensions for research students.

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MGA Advocacy: Back to Basics

Graduate students at Monash may have missed out on important info about policies and procedures during the pandemic. MGA Advocacy’s Back to Basics series will help keep you on track.

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Top five eExam Tips

Find out ten practical eExam tips from students who have been there before.

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MGA Advocacy: Back to Basics

Graduate students at Monash may have missed out on important info about leave entitlements during the pandemic. MGA Advocacy’s Back to Basics series will help keep you on track.

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MGA Advocacy: Getting feedback for assessments and exams

Not happy with your assessment or exam results? Read our advocacy case studies to find out when to get feedback on your marks.