Graduate Studies Office
Graduate Studies - New Research Students
Graduate Studies
New Postgraduate Students 2012/13
Orientation for new Postgraduate Students takes place annually at the beginning of Semester I. The programme, presentations and documentation from 2012/13 Orientation can be downloaded below:
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME:
ORIENTATION PRESENTATIONS:
SESSION 1: An Introduction to Postgraduate Research in DCU (FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS ONLY)
- Welcome & overview: Dr. Lisa Looney, Dean of Graduate Studies
- DCU’s Research Landscape: Dr Ana Terres, Senior Research Officer, Research & Innovation Support
- Innovation & Enterprise in DCU: Mr Richard Stokes, Director of Innovation, INVENT
- Graduate Training for research students: Dr Tracy Dixon, Senior Graduate Studies Administrator
- Learning Support Duties for research students: Dr Eloise Tan, Learning Innovation Unit
- Introduction to life as a postgraduate research student: Ms Patricia Moore, PG Research Student Rep
SESSION 2: Orientation for All New Postgraduate Students (FOR ALL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS)
- Welcome Speech: Prof. Brian MacCraith, President of Dublin City University
- The Learning Environment at DCU: Dr. Lisa Looney, Dean of Graduate Studies
- Library Services and Resources: Mr Jack Hyland, Library
- Information Systems & Services: Mr Justin Doyle, Staff & Student Services Manager
- Student Support and Developmental Opportunities at DCU: Dr. Claire Bohan, Director Student Support & Development
USEFUL DOCUMENTATION FOR NEW POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS:
-
Postgraduate Student Handbook Supplement for Research Students 2012/13 [in development]
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Points of contact in DCU for postgraduate students [in development]
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Academic Regulations for Postgraduate Programmes by Research & Thesis
- Guide to Postgraduate Research (PGR) Assessment & Progression process / forms