Monash Doctoral Program professional development activities

Arts Advanced Methods

The Advanced Methods activity comprises a series of 1.5 - 2-hour workshops (min of 8 contact hours). These workshops provide HDR candidates predominantly, but not exclusively, with overviews of key discipline-specific research methodologies.Students must attend a minimum of 8 contact hours to receive credit. No partial credit will be given.For upcoming sessions, please contact your HDR Program Director.

Arts Reading groups

This reading group provides experience in reading and understanding published research papers; a critical aspect of productive research which is best developed through group discussions on published articles or book chapters. In addition to broadening knowledge, these discussions hone critical thinking skills, build familiarity with key approaches and debates in the field, develop comprehension with argument strategies, and help develop critique and communication skills.For upcoming sessions, please contact your Program Director.

Arts Masterclass

This activity consists of a series of workshops (min 8 contact hours) to provide an overview of some of the key research methodologies used in the chosen discipline. It brings together experts and practitioners working on cutting edge research and practice and by participating in this activity, students are provided with the opportunity to hear from and engage with leading international and national experts, learn more about their body of work, and learn to critically analyse and engage with scholarly feedback on work in progress. To receive 20 hours credit, students must attend all workshops; partial credit will not be given.For upcoming sessions, please check the Moodle announcem or contact your Program Director.

Australian Book Review Masterclass

Australian Book Review (ABR) – a partner of Monash University, and one of Australia’s leading cultural magazines – will present a month-long series of workshops covering every aspect of publishing in general magazines. Led by ABR Editor Peter Rose (a writing and leading publisher for more than 25 years), the three ABR editors will work closely with a group of 20 graduate students, two of whom will be offered publishing commissions by ABR at the completion of the seminar series.Upcoming sessions are advertised via Moodle.

Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT)

3MT is a competition requiring students to summarise the nature and relevance of their research to a general audience in no more than three minutes. It is designed to cultivate academic, presentation and research communication skills and is open to any graduate research student who has completed their confirmation milestone. 3MT competitions are conducted at the Arts Faculty level before proceeding to a University and international level.For upcoming sessions, please contact your Program Director.

Practice-based Research in Performing and Creative Arts

This activity provides focused training in research design, methods and modes of representation, exploring the key concepts and processes involved in practice-based research and examining a variety of methodologies and modes for representing research outcomes. It focuses on the process from design through to communicating outcomes, allowing students to develop skills in integrating creative practice and writing. Students will develop detailed proposals for their own practice-based research topic before embarking on the research component. Participating PhD researchers will focus on developing one component of their research as appropriate to their needs and progress.

Introduction to graduate research in historical studies

This seminar series is designed to introduce students into graduate research in the broad field of historical studies, including advanced readings in key texts, methodologies and sources in the disciplines and sub-disciplines covered by the program. The series consists of workshops, training sessions and feedback on readings and students’ writing. Students will be given weekly readings to evaluate and discuss, and they will be expected to actively engage in discussion, offering critical and constructive feedback on each other’s ideas and work. For upcoming sessions, please contact your Program Director.

Arts Writing Intensive

A sequence of at least four writing sessions (min 3 hours in duration each), offered in intensive mode. The intensive will provide 15-20 participants with concentrated writing time to work toward completion of a PhD research component or publication.Prior to commencement of the intensive, participants will be asked to:Identify a thesis element (a chapter, a milestone submission, thesis amendments) or a publication topic that is distinct from their thesis project to work onTo make a writing plan and complete any necessary research and readingObtain supervisor approval for their participationSuccessful applicants must attend all sessions. Partial credit will not be provided.Contact your Program Director for upcoming intensives or check Moodle announcements.

Prato Writing and Publishing Workshop – strategies for and insights into research publishing

The workshop’s aim is to mentor HDR candidates in the Faculty to enhance their skills in preparing, writing, and getting an article published in a major academic journal or a chapter published in a book released by a recognized quality commercial or university press publisher. The workshop is comprised of a three-day residency at the Monash University Prato Centre. Individual sessions address the various stages of the article/book chapter writing process from planning, to drafting, to writing abstracts and responding to referees’ reports and comments.For upcoming sessions, please contact your Program Director.

Editorial work for student-led research journals

Editorial work for these student-led journals is offered to the top students in the various Programs after stringent selection processes. Students will receive 10hrs for 12months commitment. Students can complete this activity twice (maximum 20hrs). Overall the editors are expected to spend more than 20 hours on each issue published and the number of issues may vary over a span of 3 years. The editors will not be receiving other financial remunerations.Please check with the LLCL and SoPHIS Program Directors for upcoming editorial opportunities.

Research Internships

Connecting Industry with high-performing graduate research students. The internship is a co-curricular activity providing an opportunity to apply knowledge and research skills to a professional context and improve work readiness of the high-skilled student. Turn your research theory into practice, build industry networks & enhance your CV, develop your soft skills to support & complement research expertise, explore tailored project arrangements and earn potential income over the internship period.