Graduates
As a graduate student at the University of Melbourne you become part of an enriching collegial community providing you with the opportunity to work with world-class researchers and fellow research students.
The University undertakes research and training of international significance and quality across a range of disciplines, and ranks among Australia's largest research organisations.
Online Information Portal for Coursework Students
CourseWorks - is the online information service for all University of Melbourne coursework students.
Resources available for Coursework Students
Name of Graduate Coordinator
- Associate Professor Hector Malano (Please contact for day-to-day questions).
Computing
- Total number of computers (< 4 years old) available for coursework students = 40
- Arrangements = Machines shared by particular student cohorts; Dedicated PG computer lab; 24 hour access
- Available = Network printing; technical advice; help with academic software; dial-in access (offcampus)
Software available for student use
- All standard information development campus licence software plus specialist licences as required.
Intellectual Community
- A dedicated social/meeting space - 24 hour access
- A dedicated coursework PG work space - 24 hour access
- Lockers
- Refreshments available for classes held outside business hours
General maintenance and consumables
Consumables available to coursework students are:
- Photocopying (free with limit)
- Printing (free with limit)
- Telephone (free with limit)
- Interlibrary loans (free with limit)
For students also required to submit a minor thesis or research project only:
- Telephone (free with limit)
- Fax (free with limit)
- Outside mail (free)
Library Resources
- General orientation sessions and tours
- Specialist courses
Other University Resources
- Students for whom English is not their first language are made aware of the University's English language courses.
- Students are made aware of the generic skills programs and short courses administered by SGS and Language and Learning Skills Unit both on-site and on-line.
Resources available for Research Higher Degree Students
- The University of Melbourne has established guidelines on PhD candidature for departments, supervisors and candidates, and seeks to continually improve supervision and academic support. See here
- This document details the facilities and resources available for postgraduate research students within this department.
- Number of PhD students enrolled at 31 March 2004 = 64
- Number of Research Masters students enrolled at 31 March 2004 = 42
Name of Graduate Coordinator
Name of Graduate Administrator
- Graduate Research Team (Melbourne School of Engineering)
Information for students
- Induction session
- Postgraduate student handbook/website
Building Access
24 hour access with key/swipe card
Working space
Total number of desks available = 88
Arrangements = Single desk per student
Usual storage provision
- Lockable cupboard or locker
- Bookshelves available
Computing
Total number of computers (< 4 years old) available for research students = 50
Arrangements = Single computer per student
Software available for student use
MS Office; Eudora; End Note; Viruscan; Ansys; Femlab; Arcgis.
Resources
- Lab space and consumables: Four primary laboratory areas with material & technical support as appropriate for postgraduate projects.
- Photocopying: Available with no limits.
- Printing: Available with no limits.
- Telephone: Telephone access in each of 11 postgraduate accommodation rooms (NB: internal & local calls only, calls to mobile phones or outside Melbourne can be booked through University switchboard.
- Dial-in internet access: This facility can be arranged on a needs basis.
- Interlibrary loans: This facility can be arranged on a needs basis.
Conference and travel funding
Conference and travel funding may be arranged on a section by section and/or individual research project basis.
Technical support provided at faculty or departmental level
IT, laboratory and field technical support may be arranged on a section by section and/or individual research project basis.
This statement of resources is accurate at 3 November 2005. Authorised by Assoc Prof Hector Malano