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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

2009 RESEARCH
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

Life Impact The University of Adelaide


FROM THE
VICE-CHANCELLOR
AND PRESIDENT
With more than 130 years of educational
experience, the University of Adelaide is one
of Australia’s most respected and prestigious
universities. It is also one of Australia’s
most research-intensive universities. This
research-intensivity is the foundation of
the University’s educational excellence, its
innovation and its impact on society.
MISSION Such a focus on research creates an exciting and
To be an Australian leader in research and teaching
stimulating environment for our postgraduate
of excellence, unequalled in the positive impact
our University has on the lives of our students,
students. You will be working with staff who are
staff and alumni as well as the local, national and among the world’s best in their fields, mixing
international community. with other postgraduates from all areas of the
globe, and utilising high-quality facilities.
VISION Your decision to undertake postgraduate
The University of Adelaide will build upon its
research at the University of Adelaide is
tradition of innovation through high-impact research
and excellent teaching across a broad range of a decision to further your career in an
disciplines and professions. It will be a growing, environment which pursues excellence, values
internationally focused and financially sustainable creativity, and gives its graduates the opportunity
institution, enterprising in its approach to new to make an impact on the world.
opportunities as they arise but clear and consistent
in its essential directions. It will provide a vibrant
intellectual environment that will be satisfying for
staff and rewarding for students, engendering in the
whole University community a sense of pride in our
association with the University and in what we do.
Professor James A. McWha
Vice-Chancellor and President
VALUES
1) The pursuit of excellence in all that we do:
The achievement of the vision will require that
the whole University community remains
committed to the highest intellectual and ethical
standards in teaching and learning, research
and research training, and the conduct of all our
professional activities

2) Fairness, integrity and responsibility: The


University supports the principles of social justice,
equality of opportunity and cultural diversity, and
seeks to implement these in the conduct of its
activities and relationships. The University of
Adelaide has reaffirmed its commitment to a vision
for a united Australia, expressed in our July 2003
Statement of Reconciliation: www.adelaide.edu.au/
pr/docs/reconciliation.html

3) The rights and responsibilities of freedom of


inquiry and expression: Dispassionate, rigorous
and honest intellectual inquiry is at the core of
academic traditions, and should be reflected
throughout our research, scholarship, education
and management.

4) Service to the local, national and international


communities: Universities exist by the will of the
communities of which they are a part. Shaping,
recognising, and responding to community needs
and expectations are essential to the mutual
obligations that ensue from this relationship.

5) Innovation, creativity and breadth of vision:


The University’s core characteristics of research
intensity and high quality education across a
broad discipline range depend on attitudes that
actively encourage the creation of new knowledge
and the preparation of students to impact
positively at local, national and international levels.
These values arise from our understanding of our
individual roles within the University and of the
community we seek to create.
MISSION, VISION
AND VALUES

2009 POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROSPECTUS


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 From the Vice-Chancellor and President 32 Application, Scholarships and Other


Information for International Students
3 Adelaide - A Great University
32 Preparing Your Application
6 Research Strengths at the 32 English Language Requirements
University of Adelaide 32 Application Forms
10 Research Centres 32 Application Deadlines
32 Admission Procedure
12 Living and Studying in Adelaide 33 Commencement
16 Accommodation 33 Scholarships
33 Applying for a Scholarship
18 Support Services 34 AusAID Scholarships
18 The Adelaide Graduate Centre 35 Introductory Academic Program
18 Researcducation and Development 35 Application Fee
Committee (REDC) 36 Tuition Fees
18 Postgraduate Coordinators 36 Overseas Student Health Cover
18 Integrated Bridging Program - Research (IBP-R) 36 Refund Policy for International Students
19 International Student Centre 36 Full-Time Study Requirement
19 Careers Service 36 Change to Permanent Resident Status
20 Centre for Learning and Professional Development 36 International Students with Families
20 Childcare 37 Part-Time Work
20 Counselling Service 37 International Student Visas
20 Disability Service 37 Education Services for Overseas Students Act
20 Health 37 Sponsored Students
20 Student Care
38 Money Matters
22 Student Life
40 Research Areas Information
23 International Links 40 ● Agriculture, Food and Wine
24 Research Programs 42 ● Architecture, Landscape Architecture
and Urban Design
24 Doctor of Philosophy
24 Professional Doctorate
43 ● Business
24 Masters by Research
44 ● Computer Science
24 Remote Research Programs
46 ● Earth and Environmental Sciences
25 Doctoral Degrees Governed by
48 ● Economics
a Cotutelle de Thèse Agreement 49 ● Education
25 Double-Badged PhD Degrees 50 ● Engineering
25 Higher Doctorates 54 ● Health Sciences
60 ● Humanities and Social Sciences
26 Entry Requirements 65 ● Law
26 Doctor of Philosophy 66 ● Life Sciences
28 Masters Research 68 ● Mathematical Sciences
28 Minimum English Language Proficiency for Entry 70 ● Music
28 Pre-enrolment English Program 71 ● Petroleum Science and Engineering
30 Application, Scholarships and
72 ● Physical Sciences
Other Information for Local Students 74 Summary of Postgraduate
30 Application Forms Research Programs
30 Application Deadlines 76 International Representatives
30 Admission Procedure and Glossary
30 Commencement
31 Scholarships 77 Contacts
31 Applying for a Scholarship 78 Index of Research Areas
31 Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs)
31 Divisional Scholarships
31 Scholarships Funded from Other Sources
31 Travel Grants
31 Research Training Scheme
ADELAIDE
A GREAT UNIVERSITY

The University of Adelaide is an innovative exist between its academic staff and their
and forward-looking university, and an colleagues worldwide are complemented by a A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE
Australian leader in research, with major series of formal relationships with other ASSOCIATED with five Nobel Prize winners
strengths in agriculture, wine and food, universities, government bodies, non-government and 101 Rhodes Scholars.
biological sciences, physical sciences, organisations and industry groups. RANKED among the world’s top 100
health sciences, information technology and In 2007, the University had formal linkages
universities in the THES-QS World University
telecommunications, environmental sciences Rankings 2007.
with more than 170 universities in 32 countries,
and social sciences. including student and staff exchange agree- RANKED in the top 25 universities in the
Asia Pacific region by Shanghai Jiao Tong
Since its establishment in 1874, the University ments and memoranda of understanding for University Rankings 2006.
has developed a reputation for excellence in academic cooperation and research.
FIVE STARS for staff-student ratio, research
teaching, learning and research. The University grants, research intensiveness and electronic
is associated with five Nobel Prize winners and
has produced 101 Rhodes Scholars, and is
Quality Facilities support in the 2007 Australian The Good
Universities Guide.
a member of the Group of Eight - Australia's and Resources
leading research-intensive universities.
The University of Adelaide is one of the best-
With more than 20,000 students and over resourced higher education institutions in
2,800 staff, the University is small enough to Australia, with a wide range of facilities, including
provide personal interaction with teaching modern lecture theatres, state-of-the-art
and research staff, yet large enough to offer laboratories and computer suites, and an out-
a broad range of programs and student standing library with over two million items.
support services.
The University's strong reputation for providing
At the heart of the University's vision, quality face-to-face instruction is backed up
achievement and impact is a sense that by excellent electronic resources, including
a focus on the experience of the student universal student email, wireless internet
is fundamental, and a belief that research access, worldwide data-base access and
intensity and innovative, high quality teaching extensive online teaching tools. The quality
have a symbiotic relationship that underpins of the information technology environment at
and characterises the finest universities Adelaide was noted in the 2007 Australian Good
in the world. The University of Adelaide Universities Guide, with the maximum rating
is committed to producing graduates awarded to all campuses for electronic support.
recognised worldwise for their creativity,
Cultural and recreational pursuits are also
knowledge and skills, as well as their culture
and tolerance.
well-catered for, with expansive sporting The University is
grounds, several theatres, a variety of retail
outlets and many acres of open space.
associated with five
An International Outlook For more information, visit: Nobel Prize winners
The University of Adelaide is strongly www.adelaide.edu.au/student/new/itservices and 101 Rhodes
www.adelaide.edu.au/student/current
committed to international education. It
admitted its first international students more
Scholars.
than 60 years ago. Today, around 5,500 A Global Alumni Network
international students from 94 countries
make up approximately 25 per cent of the Graduates of the University of Adelaide
student population. The University accounts become part of a distinguished alumni
for 40 per cent of onshore international community that extends around the world.
enrolments in all South Australian universities. Internationally, University of Adelaide alumni
A truly international outlook requires two- occupy positions of influence in business,
way exchange, and the University works to government, academia and the arts. Some
ensure that the many informal linkages that of the University's notable earlier graduates

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include penicillin pioneer Howard Florey and
the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel Prize FACULTIES AND SCHOOLS

for Physics, Sir Lawrence Bragg.


ENGINEERING, COMPUTER HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Present day achievers include NASA astronaut AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Centre for Australian Indigenous Research and Studies
Dr Andy Thomas; winner of the 2005 Nobel Australian School of Petroleum (incorporating Wilto Yerlo/CASM)
Prize for Physiology or Medicine Dr J Robin Chemical Engineering Elder Conservatorium of Music
Warren; chief minister of Sarawak, Abdul Taib Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering History and Politics
Computer Science Humanities
Mahmud; and the chairman of the OCBC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Social Sciences
Bank in Singapore, Dr Cheong Choong Kong. Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and
Innovation Centre
The University has 17 alumni chapters, PROFESSIONS
Mathematical Sciences Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
including groups based in Kuala Lumpur,
Mechanical Engineering Business
Sarawak, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand,
Economics
the United Kingdom, and the United States
HEALTH SCIENCES Education
of America. The chapters offer graduates and Law
Dentistry
friends of the University the opportunity to
Medical Sciences
continue their connection through a variety Medicine SCIENCES
of events and activities, from reunions and Opthalmology and Visual Sciences Agriculture, Food and Wine
social events to professional development Paediatrics and Reproductive Health Australian School of Petroleum (jointly with the Faculty
Population Health and Clinical Practice of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences)
and mentoring programs.
Psychology Chemistry and Physics
For more information on the University Earth and Environmental Sciences
of Adelaide's alumni network, visit: Molecular and Biomedical Science
Veterinary Sciences
www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni

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A VIBRANT CAMPUS CULTURE
With its main campus located in the centre of the city of Adelaide,
the University extends across four campuses where grand old
buildings and leafy grounds combine with modern facilities to provide
an exceptional learning atmosphere in which students can achieve
their best. For detailed maps and a virtual tour of the University, visit:
www.adelaide.edu.au/campuses

NORTH TERRACE CAMPUS ROSEWORTHY CAMPUS WAITE CAMPUS THEBARTON CAMPUS


Renowned for its beauty, convenience Australia’s first agricultural teaching Established in 1924, this beautiful Thebarton Campus is a dedicated
and lively atmosphere, the North and research centre, Roseworthy campus has developed into the research and development park
Terrace Campus is situated next Campus was established in 1883. most powerful agricultural research that stimulates vital interaction
to Adelaide’s central business and Its 1,600 hectare campus is situated and teaching centre in the southern between the University and
shopping district, and backs onto 50 kilometres north of Adelaide and hemisphere. Situated eight kilometres Australian business and industry.
the River Torrens, playing fields 10 kilometres from Gawler, a comfor- south of the city centre, it comprises
Located on the banks of the Torrens
and parklands. It is the University’s table town servicing a population of major research and teaching
River, four kilometres west of the
main campus, and the site of most some 19,000 people. A shuttle bus facilities located within 174 hectares
city, the campus hosts a number
teaching departments and many service connects Roseworthy with the of agricultural and grazing land.The
of its applied research activities
research facilities. North Terrace and Waite campuses. Waite Campus provides a fertile
in the areas of mechanical
learning environment for both
The campus is also home to some of The campus has excellent teaching engineering, physical sciences,
undergraduate and postgraduate
Adelaide’s most significant buildings, and laboratory facilities set on a electronic engineering and
students in agricultural sciences,
including the historic Mitchell Building large dryland farm. With its own chemical engineering.
including horticulture, viticulture
with its stunning stained glass and student accommodation, child
and oenology.
fine stonework; Elder Hall, a popular care centre, tavern, swimming pool
venue for concerts and public and fitness centre, Roseworthy Organisations, including the
lectures; and Union House, the social functions like a town. South Australian Research and
hub of campus, with cafés, a bar, a Development Institute (SARDI),
A range of farming enterprises
bookshop and a fitness centre. The Primary Industries and Resources
are used for teaching purposes,
University also manages the National SA (PIRSA), the Australian Wine
providing materials and a resource
Wine Centre, a state-of-the-art tourism Research Institute (AWRI), divisions
base for academic programs. These
and educational facility only a few of the Commonwealth Scientific and
cover beef cattle and pasture
minutes’ walk from campus. Industrial Research Organisation
management, wheat and cereal
(CSIRO), as well as the Australian
Easily accessible by bus, train and farming, and a piggery and feedmill.
Centre for Plant Functional
various foot and bike paths, the North
Roseworthy is internationally known Genomics, are located on campus,
Terrace Campus is adjacent to many
as a centre of excellence in dry land creating the largest concentration
South Australian attractions including
agriculture and animal production, of agricultural research in Australia.
the State Library, Festival Centre,
and is home to a number of units
Museum, Art Gallery, Zoological
of the South Australian Research
Gardens, and Botanic Gardens.
and Development Institute (SARDI).
. Other resources include a plant
nursery, an arboretum and aquatic
and fauna reserves.
RESEARCH STRENGTHS
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

AS A RESEARCH-INTENSIVE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE MAINTAINS


A LARGE NUMBER OF RESEARCH DISCIPLINES AND RESEARCH CENTRES.

This section of the research prospectus The academic structure is based on a faculty
introduces the major areas in which the system, meaning that individual schools
university is conducting research and gives are located within larger faculty structures.
insight into our research ethos, i.e. what we This has significant benefits for researchers
do and how we do it. because it enables them to engage in
researching multi-disciplinary subject areas,
Insight into the exact nature of the research
such as defence, water, healthy development,
topics and areas of interest in specific
and climate change. The University also has
faculties, schools and disciplines can be Professor Alan Cooper
a number of innovative research institutes
found later in this publication. However, as a
and centres, and contains many high-profile
means of introducing the reality of research
researchers working in a vast array of fields. Professor Alan Cooper is a world expert
at the University of Adelaide, it is useful
to have a broad outline of the University’s on ancient and fragmentary DNA. Professor
Federation and Australia Fellows
research and its national and international Cooper’s primary research area is the use of
profile and standing. www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/fedfellows/fedfellows ancient DNA, or preserved genetic information,
_overview.htm to examine evolution and environmental change.
The University of Adelaide is a member
www.nhmrc.gov.au/fellows/types/granttype/ Current research topics include the roles of
of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities.
career.htm human impact and climate change in the wave
The Go8 are Australia’s most prestigious
of extinctions of ice-age large mammals, the
universities and are the destination of choice The University of Adelaide has a number
origin and spread of domestic animals and
for Australia’s most talented students and of ARC Federation Fellows and an NHMRC
plants, and the evolution of extinct species
academics. The University of Adelaide is one Australia Fellow working at the institution. These
such as sabre-tooth cats, New Zealand moa,
of the top universities in Australia in terms Fellows are researchers of global renown and
and the giant Australian marsupials.
of research output, research funding and the University currently hosts four of these
quality of postgraduate research experience. prestigious positions. The University of Professor Tanya Monro is Chair of Photonics
Indeed, this University is one of the highest Adelaide’s Federation Fellows are Professor at the University of Adelaide, Director of the
earners of research funding per researcher Mark Tester, Professor Alan Cooper and University's Centre of Expertise in Photonics
in Australia. However, research isn’t all about Professor Tanya Monro, and our Australia within the School of Chemistry and Physics,
numbers: it is also about experience, and Fellow is Professor James Paton. and one of the world's leaders in optical
research students are an integral part of the fibre technology. Her work has already
Professor Mark Tester is researching the
research life of the University. Well-trained received support from both state and federal
growth of crops in saline soils. His research
and engaged research students are vital to governments, as well as the Defence Science
with the Australian Centre for Plant Functional
maintaining a healthy research culture, and & Technology Organisation. Professor Monro
Genomics is focused on developing cereal
as such the University of Adelaide provides is developing a new platform for exploring
crops, such as wheat and barley, which have an
a challenging and supportive environment in and controlling interactions between light and
increased tolerance of saline soils. Professor
which to achieve a research qualification. matter using new classes of optical fibres.
Tester also researches the generation of
This will lead to innovative applications in
We have major research strengths in plants with altered concentrations of nutrients
medical research, defence and environmental
many areas including, but not confined in their leaves and grain. This research has
science. Each of these researchers enhances
to, reproductive health and early the potential to improve radically the grain
not only the reputation of the University of
childhood development, animal and plant crop in large areas of Australia, and to
Adelaide as a world leader in research, but
functional genomics, sustainable resource improve the viability of farming in poor and
their experience also adds significantly to
management, and advanced engineering saline soils all over the world.
the nature of our research culture and the
sensing and control.
experience of our students.

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Professor Mike Brooks
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH STRATEGY)

Professor James Paton has an international


reputation as a leader in bacterial
Professor Brooks is concerned with
pathogenesis and infectious diseases determining strategic priorities and the
research. He has been at the forefront of his focus of research investment within the
field for over two decades, and is a prolific University. He holds the Chair in Artificial
publisher, with articles appearing in some Intelligence and was previously Head
of the world’s most respected and high- of the School of Computer Science and
impact journals including Nature Medicine, Program Leader of the Image Analysis
Annual Review of Microbiology, and Nature.
Program of the Cooperative Research
Professor Paton has worked with notable
international bodies, including the World
Centre (CRC) for Sensor Signal and
Health Organisation, in the development
Information Processing.
of improved therapeutic and preventative HE HAS GENERATED NUMEROUS
strategies. Combined with his considerable ARCHIVAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND SEVERAL
collaborative experience, this has led to PATENTS IN THE AREAS OF COMPUTER
major contributions to knowledge. VISION AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE.
It is important to note, however, that these
Mike has served on the Australian
Fellows are not the University of Adelaide’s
only research stars. We have a large number
Research Council's College of Experts
of high-performing and internationally Committee and is a director on the
renowned scholars spread across our board of National ICT Australia. His
faculties and schools. research has seen wide commercial
application, including intelligent video
Faculty of Engineering, Computer surveillance systems installed around
and Mathematical Sciences
the world in airports, museums and
The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and other public spaces.
Mathematical Sciences (ECMS) undertakes
both pure and applied research projects in
a number of areas. Research groups in the
Faculty explore topics such as aviation, high
performance integrated systems, ecological
modelling and communications and signals
processing. As one example, the work of
Professor Zbigniew Michalewicz in computer
modelling is helping to increase efficiency
and lower pollutant output for businesses
and government agencies around the world.
Key Faculty research groups and projects
are involved in such areas as concurrent
and realtime systems, acoustics and
vibration and control and turbulence, energy
and combustion, particle science and
engineering, and bioinformatics.
In the field of applied research the Faculty
enjoys a well-earned reputation for excellence
in innovation, and has strong contacts with
industry in areas such as defence, water
and mining engineering. Student and staff
research at the University of Adelaide also

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growth has made a huge impact on the and cultural realities and conceptions of
understanding of the relationship between gender, physicality, violence and the body.
the mother and her unborn child.
Faculty of the Professions
The School of Dentistry is home to the
Australian Research Centre for Population The Faculty of the Professions encompasses
Oral Health and the Colgate Clinical the Schools of Architecture, Landscape
Dental Research Centre, which is the most Architecture and Urban Design; Business;
advanced dental research centre in the Economics; Education; and Law.
southern hemisphere. Research areas in the commercial sphere
Also working in an area with a tangible include business, economics, marketing,
public benefit is Professor Deborah Turnbull, and accounting theory and practice. Other
whose research is focussed on the area of areas of research in the Faculty include
health service development and evaluation, human rights law, legal ethics, curriculum
including issues relating to maternity care, development, teaching methodologies
screening and primary mental health care. and educational assessment systems, and
architecture and the built environment.
In addition to these specific research projects,
The University of Adelaide also enjoys close The School of Economics is home to two
and productive research relationships with such exciting research centres: the Centre for
contributes to the design, building, running International Economic Studies, and the South
organisations as the Institute of Medical and
and racing of a car and team in the local Australian Centre for Economic Studies, a
Veterinary Science (IMVS), the Child Health
formula SAE competition. joint initiative of the University of Adelaide
Research Institute and the Hanson Institute.
and Flinders University. Both Centres have a
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Humanities reputation for providing high quality advice
The University of Adelaide has a proud and Social Sciences to government in such areas as analysis of
tradition of innovation and cutting edge economic impact, regulation and regional
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
research in medical and health sciences. economic development strategies.
at the University of Adelaide includes a range
High-profile research projects in the Faculty
of interconnected and vibrant research areas. New research in the School of Architecture,
are many and varied and involve a close
Research areas covered by the Faculty are both Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
relationship with Adelaide’s public hospitals
specialised and interdisciplinary. A particular explores the importance of environmentally
including The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The
highlight is the PhD program in creative writing sustainable and eco-friendly design. An
Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Women’s
that includes input from 2004 Nobel Prize additional strength of the School is its
and Children’s Hospital.
winner Professor J. M. Coetzee. Specialities innovative approach to the interaction
Key research groups in the Faculty include the in the areas of international relations, media between society and the built environment.
Centre for Reproductive Health and the studies, and ongoing interdisciplinary Founded in 1997, the Centre for Asian and
Freemason's Foundation Centre for Men's research into the reality of the Australian Middle-Eastern Architecture addresses the
Health. Research subjects currently funded by colonisation experience, show the depth of demand for new cross-cultural understanding
external or Commonwealth bodies include: expertise and flexibility in approaches that of architecture in the context of human
limiting weight gain in overweight and obese characterise the research experience in the attitudes towards the built environment.
women during pregnancy; the structural and humanities at the University of Adelaide.
functional effects of traumatic brain injury; the Faculty of Sciences
In social sciences, the University of
function and contribution of certain genes in The Faculty of Sciences at the University of
Adelaide is a world leader in geographical
cancer cell biology; a genomic basis for cerebral Adelaide is a dynamic research environment. The
and environmental studies. Professors
palsy; matrix proteins important for storage co-location of major state and national research
Hugo, Martin and Harvey lead an area
and activation of TGF and TGF-induced tissue organisations keeps researchers and students
where research into the geographical and
remodelling and repair, and the patho- at the forefront of developing technologies.
environmental factors that shape Australia
physiology and prevention of methotrexate
and the world is of international importance. In the School of Molecular and Biomedical
chemotherapy-induced bone growth defects.
Other areas of national significance include Sciences nationally significant research includes
High-profile researchers working in the gender and labour studies, with the work of the work of Professor John Wallace on structure-
Faculty include Professor Robert Norman Associate Professor Margie Ripper receiving based drug design and Professor Shaun McColl
whose research into IVF is world-leading, attention for the innovative approaches she on genetic control of cell migration in cancer
and Professor Julie Owens whose work on employs to the exploration of important social and other diseases. Other areas of research
human reproductive technologies and foetal

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RESEARCH STRENGTHS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Professor Mark Tester
FEDERATION FELLOW (ACPFG)

concentration include the development of


disease, neuroscience and infectious disease.
According to the United Nations, 850
million people across the world are
In physics, the University of Adelaide works
hungry and this problem is growing.
with the Defence, Science and Technology
Organisation (DSTO) in photonics and has a
According to Professor Mark Tester we
dedicated Centre of Expertise for the study can make a difference.
of photonics, headed by the University of
Professor Mark Tester and his team are
Adelaide’s youngest ever Chair of Physics,
Professor Tanya Monro.
part of a global effort to help people feed
themselves. A major problem is that
The University of Adelaide is a national and the level of salt in the world’s rivers is
regional leader in the study of agricultural
practices, methods and technologies. The
increasing at an alarming rate. Australia’s
Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics
own Murray River, for example,
at the University of Adelaide is a centre of is becoming increasingly saline.
excellence in research into plant technologies Furthermore, three quarters of Australia’s
and soil research. At Roseworthy, the Pork wheat belt now produces less than it
CRC’s research into livestock production should because of salt-poisoned soils.
characterises a dynamic research
environment dedicated to a sustainable “We’re applying fundamental academic
agriculture for Australia and the world. knowledge to address real problems
Professor Phil Hynd’s cutting-edge research that impact on agriculture and the
into sheep genomics and wool production is food we eat.”
a particular highlight and demonstrates the MARK BELIEVES ONE ANSWER LIES IN
scope and national significance of research THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANTS THAT
into agricultural issues that is undertaken at CAN FLOURISH IN TOUGH CONDITIONS.
this institution.
In the School of Earth and Environmental “We have developed a new strain
Sciences significant areas of research expertise of rice that shows particular promise.
include mineral exploration, natural resources Progress is being made. But it could
management, biodiversity, evolutionary always be faster. Every day though, we
biology and soil science. The School hosts move closer to making a real impact on
the Research Institute for Climate Change how to grow our crops better.”
and Sustainability, the Australian Centre for
Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity, and
the Centre for Soil-Plant Interactions, as
well as a number of other active research
groups. It also has close links with the South
Australian Museum, Royal Zoological Society
of South Australia, State Herbarium of South
Australia, CSIRO Land and Water, and South
Australian Government Departments such
as Primary Industries and Resources SA
(PIRSA), Department for Environment and
Heritage (DEH), Department of Water, Land
and Biodiversity Conservation (SA WLBDC),
South Australian Research and Development
Institute (SARDI), and has significant
research equipment and facilities.

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RESEARCH CENTRES

National Research Centres


www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/centres
The University is an active participant in
Commonwealth-funded Research Centres
- being the site of three National Research
Centres and a participant in a number of
Cooperative Research Centres. It is also
home base for many specialist research
institutes, centres and units in a wide
range of disciplines.

Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs)


The University is a core partner or
supporting participant in the following
Cooperative Research Centres (a
Commonwealth Government program
linking industry with government and higher
education research organisations).

NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRES

AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)


Special Research Centre for the Molecular
Genetics of Development
Special Research Centre for the Subatomic
Structure of Matter

ARC AND GRAINS RESEARCH


AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics

ARC RESEARCH NETWORK


Understanding and Managing Australian Biodiversity

ARC-NATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL COOPERATIVE RESEARCH CENTRES (CRCS) UNIVERSITY DESIGNATED RESEARCH CENTRES
RESEARCH COUNCIL RESEARCH NETWORK
Genes and Environment in Development CRC for Australian Weed Management Australian Centre for Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity

NATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE CRC for Beef Genetic Technologies Australian Institute for Social Research
OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM CRC for Desert Knowledge (associate) Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health
Australian Stem Cell Centre (partner) CRC for Future Farm Industries Centre for Biomedical Engineering
NATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies Centre for Defence Communications
and Information Networking
Program for Early Origins of Adult Disease CRC for an Internationally Competitive Pork Industry
Centre for the Early Origins of Health and Disease
Program in Reproductive Health for Women: CRC for Landscape Environments and Mineral
From Egg to Embryo Exploration Centre for High Performance Computing and Applications
Program for Understanding the Human Genome: CRC for Molecular Plant Breeding Centre for High Performance Integrated
Molecular Mechanisms of Genetic Disease (affiliate) Technologies and Systems
CRC for National Plant Biosecurity
Program for Leukocyte and Endothelial Cell Biology Centre for Human Movement Control
CRC for Plant Based Management of Dryland Salinity
(affiliate) Centre for International Economic Studies
CRC for Sustainable Aquaculture of Finfish
Program for the Molecular Basis of Bacterial Centre for Labour Research
Infectious Diseases (partner) CRC for Water Quality and Treatment
Centre for Reproductive Health
Program for a Practical Model of Pig Islet e-Water CRC
Xenotransplantation (partner) Centre for Soil-Plant Interactions
Program for Post-traumatic Mental Health: Centre for the Quantification and Management of Risk
Enhancing Resilience and Recovery (partner)
Institute for Geometry and its Applications
Research Institute for Climate Change and Sustainability

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RESEARCH CENTRES
OTHER UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND RESEARCH NOBEL LAUREATES THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
CENTRES

Australian Centre for Ancient DNA


The Nobel Prize is an international
Centre for Australian Indigenous Research and Studies
award given yearly since 1901 for
Centre for Automotive Safety Research
achievements in physics, chemistry,
Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre
medicine, literature and peace.
Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health
Institute for International Trade The University is associated with
National Centre for Social Applications of Geographical five Nobel Laureates, and has a
Information Systems (GISCA)
long history of ground-breaking
International Centre for Financial Services
research and scholarship of
international significance.
FACULTY RESEARCH GROUPS/UNITS

Adelaide Centre for Health Technologies


and Services Research
Australian Research Centre for Health Sir William Henry Bragg
and Wellbeing of Women and Babies United Kingdom, b.1862, d.1942
Biological Anthropology and William Lawrence Bragg
Comparative Anatomy Research Unit Australia, b.1890, d.1971
Cardiovascular Research Centre
Physics "For their services
Centre for Asian and Middle Eastern Architecture
in the analysis of crystal
Centre for Intercultural Studies and Multicultural Education structure by means of X-rays."
Centre for History of Food and Drink
Centre for Human Decision Making and Expertise
Centre for Internet Technology Research
Centre for Orofacial Research and Learning
Centre for Pain, Addiction and Anaesthetic Research Sir Howard Walter Florey
Children's Research Centre Australia, b.1898, d.1968
Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre Physiology or Medicine
Franco-Australia Centre for "For the discovery of penicillin
International Research in Marketing and its curative effect in
Microalgal Biotechnology Group various infectious diseases."
Primary Care Respiratory Unit
TRC Mathematical Modelling

John M. Coetzee
JOINT UNIVERSITY UNITS/OTHER RESEARCH
ORGANISATIONAL UNITS South Africa, b.1940
Literature "Who in innumerable
Adelaide Microarray Facility
guises portrays the surprising
Adelaide Proteomics Centre involvement of the outsider"
Australian Centre for Visual Technologies
Centre of Expertise in Photonics
Ethics Centre of South Australia
Human Nutrition and Vascular Physiology Research Facility
Monoclonal Antibody Facility J. Robin Warren
Australia, b.1937
SARDI/University of Adelaide Food Safety Alliance
South Australian Centre for Economic Studies Physiology or Medicine
"For the discovery of the
South Australian Centre for Rural and Remote Health
bacterium Helicobacter pylori
South Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing
and its role in gastritis and
peptic ulcer disease."

RESEARCH CENTRES 11
LIVING AND STUDYING
IN ADELAIDE
South Australian
Industry Highlights
Arts and Culture SA hosts many festivals
WITH A PLEASANT CLIMATE, THRIVING ECONOMY, DYNAMIC CULTURAL including the Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival
and WOMADelaide, and is a popular location
SCENE AND AFFORDABLE COST OF LIVING, SOUTH AUSTRALIA OFFERS AN
for film and television production.
ENVIABLE LIFESTYLE IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS IDEAL FOR STUDY. Bioscience Generating $175 million in
revenue each year, the state’s bioscience
sector has generated internationally
Home to many indigenous tribes for thousands
recognised advances in biotherapeutics,
SOUTH AUSTRALIA AT A GLANCE of years before European settlement began in
molecular plant breeding, genomics and
AREA 984,377 square kilometres 1836, Adelaide has since welcomed migrants
stem cell research.
from all over the world and is characterised
CAPITAL Adelaide
by a great diversity of cultural traditions, Defence SA is the high-technology centre
COASTLINE 4,800 kilometres (with 100 islands) languages spoken and systems of belief. of Australia’s defence industry, focussing on
POPULATION Statewide 1.5 million The state of South Australia boasts a stable systems integration, surveillance, aerospace,
Adelaide 1.1 million shipbuilding and R&D.
economy and low unemployment rate,
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE English with a broad base of thriving industries, Food and Wine With an estimated value of
CURRENCY Australian Dollars (A$) including agriculture, wine, information and $10.1 billion, the state’s food sector is an inter-
CLIMATE Summer (Dec-Feb) 28°C
communications technology, automotive national leader in the production of wine, sea-
average maximum Winter (Jun-Aug) 16°C production, defence, biosciences, health, food, cereal products, dairy produce, fruit and
average maximum tourism and the arts. vegetables. South Australia produces around
ECONOMY Major industries include With a population of 1.1 million, Adelaide half of the nation’s wine and 60% of its wine
BioScience, Defence, Minerals and Energy, exports, valued at nearly $1.8 billion a year.
is Australia’s fifth largest city with all of the
Wine, Automotive Production
conveniences of a major city but few of the Health More than 300 companies specialising
USEFUL WEBSITES
hassles. Situated on a fertile plain, Adelaide is in optics, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals,
www.studyadelaide.com
www.southaustralia.com flanked by the natural beauty of the Adelaide complementary medicines, education and
www.southaustralia.biz Hills and 22 kilometres of white sandy beaches. management. Advanced expertise includes
Adelaide is a safe, relaxed and affordable place cranio-facial, ophthalmic and cardiac surgery.
to live. In 2008 it was ranked equal fifth as ICT Worth more than $5 billion annually,
one of the most liveable cities in the world the combined IT, telecommunications and
by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), and electronics sector employs more than 19,000
other recent EIU research shows that the cost people in 1,100 companies.
of living in Adelaide is 18% less than Sydney,
17% less than Melbourne and 6% less than Resources With resource production
Brisbane and Perth. With its centre surrounded totalling $1.6 billion a year, SA has extensive
by parklands, Adelaide is one of Australia’s oil and gas resources, and substantial
most cosmopolitan cities, with an array of deposits of base metals and gold.
cafés, restaurants and shops reflecting the Water Management Being the driest state
diversity of its ethnic communities. The city on the driest inhabited continent, SA has
hosts many festivals, including WOMADelaide, developed expertise in all aspects of water
the Adelaide Festival of Arts and the Adelaide treatment and distribution, be it for drinking,
Fringe Festival, and has an extensive range of medical or industrial use, irrigation, mining or
world-class sporting and recreational facilities. commercial operations.
Known as the 20-minute city, Adelaide is easy
to get around thanks to its broad boulevards
and public transport network. Its central
location makes it an ideal gateway to explore
South Australia’s many tourist attractions,
from world-renowned wineries and rugged
coastlines to the Australian outback.

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Adelaide is a safe,
relaxed and affordable
place to live, with
broad boulevards
and an array of cafés,
restaurants and shops.
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East End restaurants 3
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Cleland National Park 5
Adelaide Fringe Festival 6
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(University of Adelaide
in background)

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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
CITY OF ADELAIDE
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE & CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT POPULAR THINGS TO SEE
AND DO IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
HIT THE BEACH
With hundreds of unspoilt beaches dotting the South
Australian coastline, there is a beach to suit every
activity from swimming, surfing and diving, to boating
and fishing, or just watching the sun set over the water.

MARVEL AT NATURE
Adelaide has several conservation and national parks
only minutes from the city, perfect for bushwalking,
picnics, and spotting native animals. For wonderful
walks, Waterfall Gully and Morialta are recommended,
while a visit to Cleland Wildlife Park is a must.

SOAK UP SOME CULTURE


Take a stroll along Adelaide’s premier cultural
boulevard, North Terrace, starting with Parliament
House, and taking in the State Library, South
Australian Museum and Art Gallery.
ADELAIDE & SURROUNDING REGIONS

Salisbury To Roseworthy
SHOP TILL YOU DROP
To Port
Wakefield Campus In the city centre, Rundle Mall has the biggest
Gulf concentration of department and chain stores, while
Point
Marina Rundle Street is known for its trendy boutiques, pubs
Parafield
and cafes. Explore the trendy suburbs for everything
North Haven To Barossa from designer fashion to antiques.
Valley
ENJOY THE NIGHTLIFE
Adelaide has a wealth of pubs and clubs, so grab
Golden Grove Tea Tree Plaza
Exchange some friends and enjoy the variety on offer – all
Semaphore Port Adelaide within close proximity to the North Terrace Campus.
Grand Junction Rd
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Ea
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Po
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Woodville No Athelstone
Rd Visit the Central Market for fresh food needs, the East
End Rundle Street Markets for art and entertainment,
Prospect
Grange Rd the Willunga and Wayville Farmers Market for organic
Grange Rostrevor
ns
produce and the Torrens Island North Arm Market for
orre
Riv
er T St Peters fresh fish direct off local fishing boats.
Henley Beach
Thebarton
Campus Magill GO FOR COFFEE, BRUNCH OR LUNCH
West Beach ADELAIDE
Meet your friends at one of Adelaide’s excellent cafés
Adelaide
Airport and enjoy the wide range of local and international
Gre
cuisines, to suit all budgets, available throughout the
Hyde enh
city and beachside suburbs.
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Anz
Glenelg Campus
Mitcham HOP OVER TO KANGAROO ISLAND
South of Adelaide by ferry is Kangaroo Island,
Brighton Rd

described by the UK Sunday Times as ‘one of the


St Marys Hahndorf
Belair earth’s last unspoilt refuges’. Seven times the size of
Brighton Marion
Singapore, Kangaroo Island is known for its native
Blackwood To Murray Bridge bushland, wildlife and pristine beaches.
Seacliff
Eden Hills
Hawthorndene WANDER IN WINE COUNTRY
Marino South Australia is truly a wine-lovers’ paradise, with
Coromandel Valley the Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, and
Adelaide Hills wine districts all within an hour’s drive
Hallett Cove of Adelaide.
Happy Valley

Reynella
EXPLORE THE OUTBACK
LEGEND
Four hours north of Adelaide, the Flinders Ranges
Morphett Vale possess some of the world’s oldest fossils and
Main Road
Minor Road ancient Aboriginal stone carvings. Further afield,
To McLaren Vale
marvel at the huge cliffs and whale breeding grounds
of the Great Australian Bight.

LIVING AND STUDYING IN ADELAIDE 15


ACCOMMODATION

THE UNIVERSITY UNDERSTANDS THAT ACCOMMODATION PLAYS AN


IMPORTANT PART IN BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS.

University Temporary
Accommodation Service Accommodation Service
www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation/ All international students are guaranteed
Finding comfortable accommodation in a one week of single room temporary
convenient location with the right people is accommodation upon arrival (a fee applies).
important but can take time, so students are This service is provided by the International
advised to begin considering their options well Student Centre and must be arranged before Other features include laundromat, bicycle
before they arrive in Adelaide. you arrive in Adelaide. storage areas, roof top gardens and balconies,
Adelaide boasts a wide range of and state-of-the-art security.
accommodation options to suit different Accommodation On-site staff provide advice and assistance,
budgets and tastes, including University
managed accommodation, residential
for Families and social events are scheduled throughout
the year.
colleges, student hostels, private rental and Students accompanied by family members
Average cost: A$186-$210 per week (includes utilities)
share housing. will find that private rental accommodation
in houses or apartments is the most suitable Mattanya
University-managed accommodation and
accommodation option.
residential colleges offer many advantages, www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation/
as they are close to campus and offer It can be easier for students to come to uni/mattanya/
furnished rooms with electricity, gas and Adelaide alone initially in order to arrange Mattanya is a group of four University-owned
water all included in the fee. If University suitable permanent family accommodation. houses in North Adelaide, only a 15 minute
or college accommodation does not Spouses and children who arrive later can then walk across the parklands to the North
suit individual circumstances, students move directly into permanent accommodation Terrace Campus and close to the Melbourne
can contact the friendly team at the without requiring temporary accommodation. Street café and restaurant district.
Accommodation Service who will be pleased
Mattanya provides comfortable and
to help them find an alternative with the
benefit of local knowledge.
Accommodation Options convenient living in a quiet suburban location.
Houses each have four or five bedrooms,
The Village
with shared bathrooms and living areas.
www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation/uni/ Average cost: A$165 per week (includes utilities)
thevillage/
Managed by the University of Adelaide, The Roseworthy
Village is a new, purpose built accommodation www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation/uni/
facility for over 400 students offering a range roseworthy/
of accommodation options, including fully
Roseworthy campus offers accommodation for
furnished four or five bedroom townhouses
students studying at the campus, 50 kilometres
and four bedroom apartments.
north of Adelaide.
Situated in the West End district close to the
Postgraduate students reside in the Custance
Central Market, the Village is a 20 minute walk
Centre which comprises a number of five
or free bus ride to the North Terrace Campus.
bedroom houses and three bedroom units.
Each dwelling contains a fully equipped Enjoy campus living with a library, computer
kitchen, comfortable living/dining areas, air centre, chapel, swimming pool, gymnasium,
conditioning and high-speed Internet access. billiard room, and canteen on site.

16 ACCOMMODATION
Adelaide boasts
a wide range of
accommodation
options to suit different
budgets and tastes.
Left: The Village courtyard
Top right: The Village apartment living area
Bottom right: The Village apartment living balcony

A free transport service operates daily Private Rental and Share Housing for public transport costs. Hostels offer
to Gawler, linking with trains to and from different lengths of stay varying from daily,
www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation/
Adelaide, and an inter-campus shuttle bus options/private/ weekly, three, six or twelve-month leases or
operates three times each weekday during on a semester/academic year basis.
Renting a house or apartment can be a less
semester between the Roseworthy, North
expensive option, particularly if sharing with Hostels are not affiliated with the University,
Terrace and Waite campuses.
others; however, students will need to factor and students must apply directly to the hostel
Average cost: A$139 per week (includes utilities of their choice.
and some evening meals)
in to their budget extra costs such as food,
electricity, gas, telephone and furniture. Average cost: A$100-$200 per week
Residential Colleges The University Accommodation Service can
Boarding and Homestay
www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation/ help find private accommodation through the
Private Rental Database, which is updated Living or boarding in a home with a local
colleges/
daily and free of charge. person or family can be a great way to
The University of Adelaide is affiliated with experience and learn more about the
five privately managed residential colleges Rental costs vary depending on location, Australian way of life.
across Adelaide. quality and size, with prices generally
decreasing as you move further from the city Full board usually includes a furnished room,
Each college enjoys a long history of two or three meals per day and all expenses
academic success together with a strong centre. Leases are usually for six or twelve
months, with a refundable bond of four to six besides personal items and telephone calls,
reputation for developing community leaders while part board generally includes one
and a proud alumni tradition. weeks rent in advance.
meal per day. Room only or share house
Average cost: A$100-$390 per week (does not
Colleges offer fully catered accommodation include utilities) accommodation is where only a furnished or
where most meals and a weekly room clean unfurnished room is provided. Students must
are incorporated into the accommodation Student Hostels buy and prepare their own food and pay for
fee. They are located close to the city within additional expenses such as electricity, gas
www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation/
a 15-20 minute walk from the North Terrace options/hostels/ and telephone.
Campus and a 15-25 minute bus or bicycle Boarding and homestay should be
Student hostels usually offer single bedroom
ride from Thebarton and Waite campuses. organised independently of the University
accommodation, with some offering a limited
College options include: Aquinas College, number of twin, double and triple share rooms. Accommodation Service.
Lincoln College, St Ann’s College, St Mark’s Each bedroom is fully furnished with access Average cost: A$160-$250 per week
College and Kathleen Lumley College (only to a shared bathroom, laundry, lounge and
for postgraduate and mature age students). recreational activities. Gas, electricity and Note: Figures are average estimates only,
All colleges are coeducational. water are generally included in the set fee. and do not include bonds/security deposits.
Average cost: A$250-$300 per week (includes Students should contact the relevant
utilities, most meals)
Most hostels are located in suburban areas accommodation provider for actual costs.
of Adelaide so students will need to budget

ACCOMMODATION 17
SUPPORT SERVICES

students in completing their thesis and


adjusting to life in Adelaide. The Adelaide
Graduate Centre is a one stop shop for all
information relating to a research enrolment.

FROM THE MOMENT STUDENTS ARRIVE, THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE


Research Education
HAS A RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO
and Development
HELP STUDENTS SETTLE IN QUICKLY AND SUCCEED IN THEIR STUDIES. Committee (REDC)
REDC, which is convened by the Dean
of Graduate Studies, is responsible for
overseeing all research higher degree
policy development. The Dean, through
the work of the Graduate Centre, monitors
the implementation of policies throughout
the institution to ensure that students in all
Schools are provided with a consistent and
quality education experience.

Postgraduate Coordinators
Each discipline has its own postgraduate
coordinator. They oversee postgraduate
activities and provide assistance, advice
and support, where appropriate, in matters
such as resolution of grievances, and
provision of resources.
A list of postgraduate coordinators can
be found at www.adelaide.edu.au/
graduatecentre/forms/pgcoordinators.pdf

The University is one Adelaide Graduate Centre


Integrated Bridging
of the best-resourced www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/
Program – Research (IBP-R)
higher education Under the leadership of the Dean of
Graduate Studies, the Adelaide Graduate www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/ibp
institutions in Australia. Centre has responsibility for administering The IBP-R is a twelve week research
all higher degrees by research from communication program for postgraduate
admission to examination for local research students whose first language is not
students, from enrolment to examination English.
for international students, and for monitoring
Negotiated entry into the program is a
the academic progress of all higher degree
requirement for the University of Adelaide’s
by research students. The International Office
Structured Program for international research
is responsible for admission of international
students, and is also an option available
students.
to permanent residents with culturally and
The Adelaide Graduate Centre also linguistically diverse backgrounds.
administers scholarships both within and
The IBP-R introduces students to the full
external to the University, runs induction
culture of postgraduate study in their own
programs for commencing research students
disciplines by working with them to fulfil the
and coordinates the provision of a host of
central requirements of the Core Component
professional development courses to assist
of the Structured Program (CCSP), notably

18 SUPPORT SERVICES
Professor Richard Russell
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH OPERATIONS)

writing a Research Proposal which includes


a justification of the work based on the
Professor Richard Russell was appointed
relevant literature, and presenting a as Dean of Graduate Studies at the
disciplinary seminar. In order to achieve University of Adelaide in January 2005.
this aim, IBP-R lecturers work closely Professor Russell was born in Southampton
with postgraduate research students’ in England in 1944 and emigrated to
supervisors in all Faculties. Australia in 1952. He graduated with
BSc (Hons) from the University of
International Tasmania in 1967 and a PhD from the
Student Centre Research School of Chemistry at the
Australian National University in 1972.
www.international.adelaide.edu.au/support/isc He then spent a period of post-doctoral
The International Student Centre (ISC) is work at Imperial College, UK before
responsible for the orientation and ongoing
returning to a position with the University
support of international students. It works
closely with student groups, faculties and
of New South Wales.
the University of Adelaide’s administration PROFESSOR RUSSELL’S RESEARCH
to ensure the experience of all international INTERESTS HAVE SPANNED THE
students is a positive and successful one. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY OF REACTIVE
Initial support services include Meet and
INTERMEDIATES, PHOTOCHEMISTRY,
Greet Service (free airport pick-up and
MOLECULAR ARCHITECTURE, NEW
REAGENTS FOR CHEMILUMINESCENCE
transfer to accommodation), arrangement of
ANALYSIS AND NEW INSTRUMENTAL
temporary accommodation and an extensive
induction program. Ongoing services include
METHODS OF ANALYSIS.
International Student Advisors, academic He was awarded his DSc by the
support, health cover advice, help with
University of Tasmania in 1999. He is a
student visa matters, peer mentoring, and
workshops on topics such as managing
Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical
money, goal setting and time management. Institute as well as The Royal Society
of Chemistry and has written over 170
The International Student Centre also acts as
a liaison for sponsors and other institutions
research papers. Outside research,
with which the University has agreements, he is an enthusiastic educator, and
and provide request letters and perform other was president of the 30th International
administrative tasks. Chemistry Olympiad held in Melbourne
in July 1998.
Careers Service PROFESSOR RUSSELL WAS AWARDED
THE AUSTRALIAN AWARD FOR
www.adelaide.edu.au/student/careers
UNIVERSITY TEACHING IN SCIENCE IN
The Careers Service provides a range of 1998 AND WAS MADE A MEMBER OF THE
services and events to help students make ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE QUEEN’S
the most of their qualifications and develop
BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST FOR 2001.
effective career plans. It also markets the
University’s graduates to employers.
Services include careers fairs, employer
presentations, employment skills workshops,
a resumé checking service, and online and
on-campus resource centres. Graduate
and vacation job opportunities are advertised
on the website.

SUPPORT SERVICES 19
drug and alcohol counselling, women’s health,
sports medicine, skin care, travel medicine
and psychotherapy. Both female and male
doctors are available and consultations are
usually covered by Medicare or Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Library
www.library.adelaide.edu.au
With over two million print and electronic
resources, including more than 10,000
journal titles, the Library is well placed to
support learning, teaching and research
at the University of Adelaide. Collection
strengths include medicine, dentistry,
biological sciences, agriculture, law, music,
nineteenth century English literature, and
Australian history. Electronic resources such
as databases, journals and e-books can be
accessed 24 hours a day.
Students can take advantage of a number of
Centre for Learning Counselling Services services including wireless Internet access
and Professional www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre/ for laptops, study areas for individual or
Development (CLPD) The Counselling Service provides personal group study, computers, photocopiers, and
counselling for students in relation to issues an interlibrary loan and document delivery
www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd that are affecting their study. Counselling is service. Specialist librarians provide training
The Centre for Learning and Professional confidential and available to students free of and assistance in searching for information
Development (CLPD) provides a variety charge. The Counselling Service also offers and using the Library.
of support services designed to improve self-help resources and runs workshops
student learning. on a range of issues including stress
management, exam anxiety and meditation.
Student Care
The Centre’s Language and Learning Service
offers a daily drop-in Helpdesk, online and www.union.adelaide.edu.au/student/
services/care.html
print resources, and a range of workshops,
including programs designed specifically for
Disability Services Student Care on the North Terrace campus
international students. www.adelaide.edu.au/services/disability/ is staffed by professionally qualified and
The University of Adelaide provides a range of experienced Education and Welfare Officers
The CLPD also runs the Maths Drop-In
services to students with temporary or ongoing (EWOs). The EWOs provide wide-ranging
Centre, where students can consult tutors
disabilities or medical conditions. Disability and confidential welfare and support services
about mathematical or statistical problems
Liaison Officers are available at the Disability to students, including the following:
over a cup of tea or coffee.
Service to advise on how to access special • academic, personal and financial
provisions such as note takers, specialised counselling and information
Childcare software, enlarged print, brailing, scribes, • advice, advocacy and representation in
examination arrangements, and help adjusting complaints, grievances and student rights
www.adelaide.edu.au/childcare/
to teaching and assessment procedures. issues (including Centrelink)
Government accredited, community operated
childcare centres are located at the North • information and referral
Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy campuses. Health • loans and small grants
Full-time, part-time, and occasional care is www.adelaide.edu.au/student/health/ • tax, legal and child care assistance.
provided, and the centres are open Monday Doctors are available at University Health on
to Friday. Fees apply. the North Terrace Campus. Services include
health checks, immunisations and vaccinations,

20 SUPPORT SERVICES
SUPPORT SERVICES 21
STUDENT LIFE

even 8-ball and frisbee. With access to the


University’s extensive playing fields, many of
the clubs have their own permanent facilities,
while sporting equipment and occasional
grounds hire is available via the Sporting
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE OFFERS A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT Association Office.
WHERE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN A WIDE RANGE The Sports Hub gym is open Monday to
Saturday at the North Terrace Campus. Weights,
OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. aerobics, yoga and up-to-date machines are
all available, and professional attendants
are on hand to help work through individual
fitness programs and answer any questions.

Special Interest
and Social Clubs
Being part of a club is a good way to meet
new people, and with around 80 non-
sporting clubs at the University, there are
groups to suit all kinds of interests. Existing
clubs include a variety of cultural, faculty-
based, social, political and religious groups.
Students can join an existing club, or choose
to start a new club with at least 10 members.

Adelaide University Union a wide range of issues, including financial Student Media
matters, academic advice and advocacy,
Getting involved in student media is a great
www.union.adelaide.edu.au counselling, and welfare support.
way to gain skills, develop networks and have
Founded in 1895, the Adelaide University Other AUU services and facilities include fun, and the University of Adelaide has some
Union (AUU) has a proud tradition a fitness centre, sporting clubs, social and of the longest established and best regarded
of providing student services and cultural clubs, a 24-hour computer suite, student media facilities in Australia.
representation. With its headquarters in the employment service, food and beverage outlets,
iconic Union Building on the North Terrace The student newspaper On Dit was
bookshop, publications, theatres and cinemas,
Campus, the AUU coordinates a variety of established in 1932 and continues to provide
lockers, student radio and religious spaces.
services for all students, and offers special a lively forum for student news and views.
benefits and discounts to those who choose Editors are elected each year, and they are
to take out membership. Sporting Clubs joined by a large group of students who

Orientation Week (O’Week) is a highlight and Facilities contribute articles, subedit, proofread, and
help with distribution.
on the AUU calendar, with a full program www.theblacks.com.au
of events run by students, for students, Adelaide University Student Radio is
The University of Adelaide has an extensive broadcast three nights a week via Radio
culminating with the O’Ball – an outdoor
array of sporting facilities and an eclectic Adelaide - Australia's first community radio
concert featuring the best local and national
mix of sporting clubs catering for everyone station, established by the University in 1972.
bands. Activities held throughout the year
from elite athletes through to social players Students are involved in producing and
include band and DJ competitions, movie
and casual gym-goers. There are more than presenting a variety of special interest shows,
screenings, market days, barbecues and
35 sports to choose from including athletics, and the station offers training courses to
regular gigs at the Unibar, one of Adelaide’s
baseball, basketball, cricket, fencing, football, those new to radio.
best-loved live music venues.
gliding, golf, gymnastics, hockey, karate,
As part of the AUU’s Student Care program, rowing, rugby, scuba diving, sailing, soccer,
Education and Welfare Officers provide skiing, squash, swimming, table tennis,
confidential and professional support on tennis, triathlon, volleyball, water-skiing –

22 STUDENT LIFE
COUNTRY INSTITUTION DISCIPLINES
Indonesia University of Indonesia University-wide
Italy Bocconi University Business, Economics

INTERNATIONAL LINKS COUNTRY INSTITUTION


Universita degli studi di Bari
University of Konstanz
and Law
DISCIPLINES
University-wide
University-wide
International Links The University of Adelaide has established links with Japan Hiroshima Shudo University University-wide
University of Mannheim University-wide
a number of prestigious institutions around the world (see below), opening Hokkaido University University-wide
University of Stuttgart University-wide
up many opportunities for international collaboration. For the most up to date Hosei University Computer Science
University of Ulm University-wide
information please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au/puci/links
Indonesia International University
University of Japan
of Indonesia University-wide
University-wide

STUDENT EXCHANGE
Student Exchange Students can also participate in a range of
exchange opportunities at some of these partner institutions. Students
Japan KansaiHiroshima
Gaidai University
KansaiHokkaido
Shudo University
UniversityUniversity
Asian Studies; Business
University-wide
University-wide
University-wide

INTERNATIONAL LINKS
negotiate, usually via their supervisor, to spend time undertaking their
research overseas (international students are not permitted to participate
in exchange programs in their home country). All exchange students remain
Meiji University
Hosei University
Nagoya University
University-wide
Computer
Science
University-wide
NarutoKansai Gaidai
University University
of Education Asian Studies/
University-wide
enrolled at the University of Adelaide during their period of exchange. Travel Commerce
TheandUniversity of Adelaide has established exchange agreements
living costs must be met by the student, and international students are
Okayama University University-wide
Kansai University University-wide
with a number
charged of prestigious
their normal universities
international around
program tuition fees. the world,
For the mostallowing
up to date Osaka University University-wide
Meiji University University-wide
students to undertake
information, please referone or following
to the two semesters
website: of their University of
www.adelaide.edu.au/ Tsukuba University Urban development
Nagoya University University-wide
Adelaide degree at another
student/study_abroad/ institution.
or discuss A small
with your number
potential of places
supervisor. University of Electro-communications Engineering
Naruto University of Education University-wide
(usually 2-5 per year) are available at each university, and selection Waseda University University-wide
Okayama University University-wide
is based on academic
COUNTRY
merit and an interview. Travel
INSTITUTION
and living costs
DISCIPLINES
Korea Yeungnam University Engineering
Tsukuba University Urban
are covered by the student, and students are charged their normal Korea University University-wide
development
Canada McGill University University-wide
University of Adelaide international tuition fees. Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia
University of Engineering University-wide
Electro-
University of British Columbia University-wide communications
Netherlands The Hague University Business
International students mayofapply
University to participate in student
Calgary exchange
University-wide Waseda University University-wide
University College Maastricht University-wide
programs (but notUniversity
to theirofhomeGuelphcountries) to add University-wide
a further Korea Yeungnam University Engineering
University of Maastricht Business and
international dimension tooftheir
University University of Adelaide
Montreal education.
Architecture Korea University University-wide
Economics
For the most up-to-date
Universityinformation
of Toronto please refer toArts
theand
following
Sciences Malaysia UtrechtUniversiti
UniversitySains Malaysia University-wide
University-wide
website: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/study_abroad/
University of Victoria University-wide Netherlands
New Caledonia The of
University Hague
New University
Caledonia Commerce
University-wide
Chile Pontificia Catholic University of Chile University-wide University College Maastricht University-wide
New Zealand University of Canterbury University-wide
University of Talca University-wide Utrecht University University-wide
Norway Bodø Regional University University-wide
China Harbin Institute of Technology University-wide New University
COUNTRY INSTITUTION DISCIPLINES University of Osloof New Caledonia University-wide
University-wide
Hebei North University University-wide Caledonia
Canada McMaster University Commerce Singapore National University of Singapore University-wide
Shandong University University-wide New Zealand University of Canterbury University-wide
McGill University University-wide Singapore Management University Business
Tsing Hua University University-wide Norway Bodø Regional University University-wide
University of British Columbia University-wide Spain University of Santiago de Compostela University-wide
Hong Kong University of Hong Kong University-wide Singapore National University of Singapore University-wide
SAR University of Calgary University-wide University of Granada University-wide
Chinese University of Hong Kong University-wide Singapore Management University Commerce
University of Guelph University-wide University Pompei Fabra University-wide
Czech Czech Technical University in Prague Engineering and Spain University of Santiago de Compostela University-wide
Republic University of Montreal Architecture Architecture Sweden Gothenburg University Health Sciences
Sweden Gothenburg University Health Sciences
Denmark Aaarhus School University of Toronto
of Business Business Arts & Sciences Linköping University University-wide
Linköping University University-wide
University
Technical University of Victoria
of Denmark University-wide
Sciences, Engineering Lund University University-wide
Lund University University-wide
Chile Pontificia Catholic University
University of Copenhagen of Chile University-wide
University-wide Royal Institute of Technology Architecture,
Royal Institute of Technology Architecture;
Engineering
Finland Helsinki SchoolUniversity of Talca
of Economics Business University-wide Engineering
China Harbin Institute of Technology University-wide Uppsala University University-wide
France CERAM Sophia Antipolis Business Uppsala University University-wide
INSA de Rennes Hebei North University University-wide Thailand
Electrical Engineering Thailand
Mahidol University
Thammasat University
University-wide
Economics
Thammasat University University-wide
Sciences Po, Shandong
Paris University University-wide
University-wide United University of Birmingham University-wide
Tsing Hua University University-wide UnitedKingdom University of Birmingham University-wide
Université d’Avignon University-wide
Kingdom University of Leeds University-wide
Hong Kong Stendhal
University of Hong University of Bristol University-wide
Université Grenoble 3 Kong Humanities University-wide
SAR University
University of Leedsof Newcastle upon TyneUniversity-wide
University-wide
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Chinese University of Hong Kong University-wide University
University of East upon
of Newcastle AngliaTyne University-wide
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Denmark Technical University of Denmark Sciences, University
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Glasgow University-wide
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Germany Leipzig Graduate School of Business Engineering
Management USA University
University of Arizona
of Glasgow University-wide
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University of Copenhagen University-wide
Philipps University Marburg Law USA Cornell
University University
of Arizona College of
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France INSA de Rennes Electrical Agricultural Life
Baden-Württemberg Universities: Engineering Cornell University College of Agricul-
Sciences
Albert-Ludwigs Universityd’Avignon
Freiburg University-wide tural Life Sciences
Université University-wide Colorado School of Mines Engineering
Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen University-wide Colorado School of Mines Engineering
Université Stendhal Grenoble 3 Humanities College of William & Mary University-wide
Ruprecht-Karls UniversityPierre
Heidelberg University-wide Pace University Law
Université Mendès Grenoble 2 Humanities Indiana University University-wide
Technical University of Munich University-wide Pitzer College University-wide
Université de Poitiers Law Pace University Law
University of Hohenheim Purdue University University-wide
Germany Philipps University MarburgUniversity-wide Law Pitzer College University-wide
University of Karlsruhe University-wide University of California University-wide
Baden-Württemberg Universities: Purdue University University-wide
University of Konstanz University-wide
Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg University-wide University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University-wide
University of California University-wide
University of Mannheim University-wide
Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen University-wide University of Massachusetts University-wide
University of Massachusetts University-wide
University of Stuttgart University-wide
Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg University-wide University of Oregon
University of Oregon Law Law
University of Ulm
University of Hohenheim University-wide
University-wide University of Texas
University at Austin
of Texas at Austin University-wide
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RESEARCH PROGRAMS

The program is conducted over 1-2 years


and students are supervised in research
methodology and techniques as well as
being engaged in the critical evaluation of
literature and results in the substantive area
of the thesis at an advanced level.
There is generally no compulsory formal
lecture or coursework component unless
specified in the specific program rules.
The thesis may comprise a conventional
written narrative presented as typescript
and, where acceptable to the faculty, a
combination of conventional written
narrative presented as typescript and
publications that have been published and/
or submitted for publication and/or text in
manuscript; or a portfolio of publications
that have been published and/or submitted
for publication and/or text in manuscript;
or creative work/s.
The thesis is examined by at least two examiners,
one of whom is external to the university.
Examiners of a Masters degree will be
seeking evidence that the candidate has
a thorough understanding of the relevant
Doctor of Philosophy to knowledge; relate the topic of research
to the broader framework of the discipline/s
methodologies in the field as demonstrated
by a thorough critical review of the
The degree of Doctor Philosophy (PhD) is within which it falls; and be clearly, accurately literature; demonstrates competence in the
available in every faculty and is normally and cogently written and be suitably chosen field through judicious selection
completed within 2-4 years full-time or the illustrated and documented. and application of appropriate methodology
equivalent half-time. to yield meaningful results; demonstrates
The candidate completes an approved Professional Doctorate the capacity to evaluate critically these
program of study and research under results and presents a clear and well-
supervision and presents a thesis embodying A Professional Doctorate is specific to a written thesis; and provides a contribution
the results of original investigation. discipline and aimed at practitioners in the to knowledge of a quantum and quality
field. The program combines research, project consistent with one to two years of full-time
The thesis may comprise a conventional activity and advanced coursework in a single study and supervised research training after
written narrative presented as typescript; or a program of study. To qualify for the award the an Honours degree or equivalent.
single major publication such as a book; or candidate is required to pass each component
combination of conventional written narrative of the program individually and to complete
presented as typescript and publications any coursework or project requirements Remote Research
that have been published and/or submitted
for publication and/or text in manuscript; or
before submitting the thesis for examination. Programs
a portfolio of publications that have been The University of Adelaide offers remote
published and/or submitted for publication; Masters by Research candidature for higher degree by research
and/or text in manuscript; or creative work/s. students who for sound academic reasons,
Masters degrees by research are offered
need to pursue most or all of their research
The thesis and any other material submitted in every faculty and are similar in nature
remote from the University. The Research
is assessed by examiners external to the to the PhD but do not necessarily require
Education and Development Committee
University of Adelaide (in many cases outside the candidate to make a significant original
considers all applications and approval will
Australia) and must display original and contribution to research.
only be granted where arrangements for
critical thought; be a significant contribution
external supervision and facilities and resources

24 RESEARCH PROGRAMS
A Professional Doctorate
is specific to a discipline
and aimed at practitioners
in the field.

are adequate. A staff member or affiliate of the


University of Adelaide will be appointed as the
The University of Adelaide’s policy for the
administration and award of doctoral
Higher Doctorates
principal supervisor. Students are normally degrees governed by a cotutelle de thèse The University of Adelaide offers eight higher
required to study on campus until after agreement is available on the web at: doctorates: the Doctor of Dental Science,
completion of the Core Component of the www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1183 Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Science in
Structured Program and development of a the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and
For further information contact the Adelaide
satisfactory research proposal. During this Mathematical Sciences, Doctor of Letters,
Graduate Centre.
period attendance at compulsory Adelaide Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Medicine,
Graduate Centre and local induction Doctor of Music and Doctor of Science in the
programs will also be required. Double-badged Faculty of Sciences. Higher doctorates are
PhD Degrees typically awarded on the basis of a collection
of works that have been published or
Doctoral Degrees Where a Memorandum of Understanding accepted for publication.
Governed by a Cotutelle (MOU) with provision for the offering of
Candidates for a higher doctorate are
double-badged degree programs exists
de Thèse Agreement between the University of Adelaide and
required to have a substantial association
with the University of Adelaide and at
Under the provisions of an approved cotutelle a partner institution, it is possible for a
the time of application, to have made an
agreement, a PhD student at the University PhD student to undertake his/her program
original contribution of distinguished merit
of Adelaide may divide his/her candidature jointly at both institutions. In this event, the
to their disciplines over the course of their
between the University of Adelaide and a names and badges of both the University
careers. Typically, candidates are mid-career
partner institution in France and, following of Adelaide and the partner institution will
professionals who have held a doctorate
the successful completion of an agreed appear on the testamur awarded following
such as a PhD for a minimum of five years
examination process, be awarded a degree conferral of the degree.
prior to their application.
that is recognised in both countries. It is important to note that an agreement to
Interested applicants should contact the
To be admitted as a candidate under a offer double-badged degree program/s with
Adelaide Graduate Centre and/or the
cotutelle agreement, a suitably resourced a partner institution will only be established
Head of School of the relevant Faculty in
project and adequate supervision at both where the University of Adelaide is satisfied
the first instance.
institutions must be available. All applicants that the policies and procedures governing
are required to satisfy the normal admission doctoral students at the partner institution
requirements, including language proficiency are of an equivalent standard, and where it
requirements, for both the University of Adelaide has been established that sufficient demand
and the French partner institution. A cotutelle exists. The University of Adelaide will not
agreement must be established no later than establish an MOU for an individual student.
the end of the first year of enrolment. The policy on the administration and award
It is recommended that interested candidates of double-badged PhDs is available on the
read the relevant policy in detail and discuss web at: www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184
the possibility of establishing a cotutelle with
the School and prospective supervisors at
the time of applying for candidature.

RESEARCH PROGRAMS 25
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• are you able to support yourself for


the duration of your research program
(note that even if you are able to secure
scholarship funding, the duration of your
scholarship (3 to 3.5 years) may be less
THE COMPLETION OF A HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY than that of your research program
(up to 4 years)?
OF ADELAIDE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO
Scholarship holders and (normally) full-time
UNDERTAKE A RANGE OF REWARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES candidates are restricted to a maximum of
8 hours of work per week during normal
In some circumstances, the Research working hours.
Education and Development Committee may If you have entry qualifications that are
decide that other educational and research insufficient for direct entry into a PhD
backgrounds are equivalent to Honours for program, in some cases it may be possible
the purposes of admission. If you are seeking for you to enrol in a Masters by Research
entry based on alternative qualifications, and, subject to satisfactory progress and
the key consideration will be that you have the approval of the Research Education and
significant research experience, leading to Development Committee, upgrade to a PhD
the production of a significant written report following completion of the first year of study.
such as a thesis or publications.
Before applying for any research program
More specific information on the require- you are strongly advised to contact the
ments for completing a Higher Degree by research area in which you wish to study
Research and the support structure the University to discuss potential supervision and any
of Adelaide provides can be found in the other issues relating to your eligibility to
Research Student Handbook available at: undertake a research degree in that area.
www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/ The appropriate contact in the first instance
handbook/ is usually the Postgraduate Coordinator.
In addition to the formal academic Contact details for all postgraduate
requirements for admission, it is advisable for coordinators can be found at
Employers recognise that the research ability you and your prospective School to consider www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/forms/
and broad range of transferable skills which a number of other criteria before a higher pgcoordinators.pdf
University of Adelaide graduates possess equip degree by research candidature is offered or
them well for challenging and diverse roles in accepted. For example:
Doctor of Philosophy
industry, government and business as well as • is the School appropriate for your proposed
in research and academic organisations. Admission to a Doctor of Philosophy is
research, and does it have the space,
normally granted on the basis of a relevant
The admission requirements for Higher facilities and resources that your project is
Bachelor degree with Honours of at least
Degrees by Research (HDR) are set out in likely to require?
IIA standard or a Masters by Research
the relevant set of academic program rules, • is the School able to provide quality,
degree with a research component deemed
as published in the University of Adelaide’s experienced panel supervision comprising
appropriate by the Research Education
Postgraduate Calendar on the web at: a principal and at least one co-supervisor
and Development Committee. Coursework
www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/pg or external supervisor for the duration of the
degrees that do not contain a significant
research program?
The Doctor of Philosophy rules and the General research component are not acceptable for
Program Academic Rules for Professional • is there a sufficient level of similarity between the purposes of admission.
Doctorates are available under the Adelaide your research interests and background
The admission requirements for PhDs are set
Graduate Centre entry and the Specific and those of your prospective supervisor/s?
out in the relevant set of academic program rules
Academic Program Rules for Professional • do you have the capacity to meet the in the University of Adelaide’s Postgraduate
Doctorate rules are available under the on-going time, logistical and other Calendar. The current rules are available on the
relevant faculty/school/discipline heading. requirements of candidature (particularly if web at: www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/pg
you are in employment or are applying as a
half-time or remote student)?

26 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY FOR ENTRY
MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY FOR ENTRY

PROGRAM IELTS ACADEMIC TOEFL MINIMUM SCORE


TEST MINIMUM
SCORE

General requirements Overall score Paper-based – total score of


Applicable to all research programs except of 6.0 550 with minimum of 4.0 in
those in Faculties/Schools listed below. and Test of Written English (TWE)
Band score of or
6.0 in Writing and Computer-based – total
Speaking score of 213 with minimum
and Essay rating of 4.0
Band score of 5.5 or
in Reading and Internet-based – total score
Listening of 80 with minimum of 20 in
Writing and Speaking and 18
in Reading and Listening

Business School Overall band score Paper-based – total score of


Doctor of Philosophy in Business of 6.5 573 with minimum of 4.5 in
Test of Written English (TWE)
Faculty of Health Sciences
or
All programs
Band score of 6.5 in
Reading and Listening
or
Computer-based – total
score of 230 with minimum
Essay rating of 4.5
or
Internet-based – total score
of 90 with minimum of 20 in
all bands

Law School Overall band score Paper-based – total score of


All programs of 7.0 600 with minimum of 5.0 in
and Test of Written English (TWE)
Band score of or
7.0 in Writing and Computer-based – total
Speaking score of 250 with minimum
Essay rating of 5.0
and
or
Band score of 6.5 Internet-based – total score
in Reading and of 100 with minimum of 24 in
Listening Writing and Speaking and 22
in Reading and Listening

Note: Under the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements of the Australian Government immigration
regulations, applicants from Assessment Level 3 - 4 countries must submit IELTS Academic Test results for their
student visa application (see www.immi.gov.au). In line with these regulations, the University will only accept
IELTS – not TOEFL – results from these applicants as their evidence of English language proficiency.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 27
Students who intend to sit an IELTS must
PEP FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM IN SEMESTER 1, 2009 ensure that their results are provided prior to
COURSE LENGTH COURSE NUMBER BEGIN DATE FINISH DATE COST (A$) the closing date for scholarship applications
30 weeks 09PEP01 29 May 2008 6 February 2009 $10,200 (refer to page 32).
25 weeks 09PEP02 10 July 2008 6 February 2009 $8,500
20 weeks 09PEP03 21 August 2008 6 February 2009 $6,800 For the most up-to-date information please
15 weeks 09PEP04 2 October 2008 6 February 2009 $5,100 visit: www.international.adelaide.edu.au/
10 weeks 09PEP05 13 November 2008 6 February 2009 $3,400 admission/#elp
5 weeks* 09PEP06 5 January 2009 6 February 2009 $1,700

PEP FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM IN SEMESTER 2, 2009 Pre-enrolment


COURSE LENGTH
30 weeks
COURSE NUMBER
09PEP07
BEGIN DATE
13 November 2008
FINISH DATE
10 July 2009
COST (A$)
$10,800
English Program
25 weeks 09PEP08 5 January 2009 10 July 2009 $9,000 www.adelaide.edu.au/elc/courses/pep/
20 weeks 09PEP09 12 February 2009 10 July 2009 $7,200
15 weeks 09PEP10 19 March 2009 10 July 2009 $5,400 The Pre-enrolment English Program (PEP)
10 weeks 09PEP11 30 April 2009 10 July 2009 $3,600 is designed for students from language
5 weeks* 09PEP12 4 May 2009 10 July 2009 $1,800
backgrounds other than English who
* The five week program is only available to students with unconditional offers of admission to the University. are planning to study at the University of
Adelaide or other Australian universities.
The Program provides an alternative entry
Masters by Research Minimum English Language pathway for prospective students who have
The admission requirements for Masters Proficiency for Entry received offers to the University of Adelaide
by Research degrees are set out in the conditional upon English proficiency.
English is the language of instruction at the
general academic program rules, located On successful completion of the PEP,
University of Adelaide and proficiency in
in the University of Adelaide’s Postgraduate students are granted direct entry into
speaking, listening to, reading and writing
Calendar and on the web at: www.adelaide. the University.
English is essential. The IELTS (International
edu.au/calendar/pg/agc/
English Language Testing System) Academic The PEP consists of interactive, task-based
In addition to the general academic program Test is the preferred English language courses that run from 5 to 40 weeks,
rules for Masters by Research degrees, proficiency qualification, but the University depending on students’ initial levels of
specific (supplementary) academic program may accept other evidence of proficiency in English proficiency. A minimum IELTS (or
rules apply to the majority of Masters English in individual cases. equivalent) overall band score of 4.5 is
programs. Check the research area listings required for entry to the PEP.
Students without the required level of English
in the University of Adelaide Postgraduate
will need to satisfactorily complete an Students with IELTS scores lower than 4.5
Calendar for further information:
intensive program of English language before are advised to consider completing the
www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/pg/
being admitted to the University of Adelaide. General English for Academic Purposes
Under the general academic program rules, (GEAP) course.
The University can arrange an appropriate
applicants for a Masters by Research
English language program, the Pre-enrolment The PEP helps students develop the
degree may be accepted with a relevant
English Program (PEP), in Adelaide at the language and communication skills
Honours degree or higher. However, the
English Language Centre. The PEP provides necessary for successful participation in
Research Education and Development
an alternative entry pathway for prospective tutorials and lectures, and an understanding
Committee (REDC) will also consider
students who have received offers to the of the academic culture of Australian
applications from people who have
University of Adelaide conditional upon English universities. At the end of the PEP, students
demonstrated a high level of academic
proficiency. On successful completion of the submit a research paper, deliver an oral
achievement and/or experience in a research
PEP, students are then granted direct entry presentation, and complete an exam essay.
environment. In these instances applications
into the University of Adelaide.
are considered on a case-by-case. To apply for the PEP, tick the appropriate
Students wishing to apply for a scholarship box in section 4 of the application form
must provide evidence of minimum English enclosed in this prospectus. Enrolment must
language proficiency before the closing date. be confirmed at least four weeks before
the PEP starting date, or earlier if the visa
process is lengthy.

28 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 29
APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & O
INFORMATION FOR LOCAL STUDEN
Application Deadlines
Application for admission is open all year
for local applicants. Please refer to the
section on Commencement below, for further
ANY STUDENT WHO IS A CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT OF information on when studies may commence.
AUSTRALIA OR A CITIZEN OF NEW ZEALAND ENROLS AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF ADELAIDE AS A LOCAL STUDENT.
Admission Procedure
After assessment of qualifications and
consideration by the relevant academic
Below is an overview of the specific require- The Adelaide Graduate Centre School, successful applicants will receive
ments, procedures, and scholarships for local The University of Adelaide an official written offer of a place from the
students. All other applicants must apply as Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia Adelaide Graduate Centre. Please note this is
international students. Information for inter- the only source of an official offer. Verbal or
Applications must be sent in triplicate. Faxed
national applicants can be found on page 32. written offers of admission received from any
or emailed applications will NOT be accepted.
other source are not binding or official in any
The University of Adelaide has an excellent
Applicants should include the following with way. Students must accept their place in writing,
scholarships program for local higher
their application form: by the deadline specified in their letter of offer.
degree by research students providing
• A certified copy of academic qualifications* Unsuccessful applicants will be notified
funding support to over 1000 continuing
students, and offering approximately 300 new • A certified copy of transcripts* in writing if they are not accepted into a
scholarships each year. • Evidence of English language proficiency postgraduate academic program.
(if required)

Application Forms • Brief statement of research proposal Commencement


• A current curriculum vitae, including any
Application forms for admission and While it is possible to apply for admission
research publications.
scholarships can be found at: at any time of the year, the University of
• Proof of Australian citizenship or permanent Adelaide’s preferred commencement dates
www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/
residency of Australia. are January to mid February for students
scholarships/postgrad/pgforms.html
* Certified English translation is required in addition to intending to start in Semester 1 (2nd January
The completed application and other originals if originals are not in English. - 30th June) and June for students intending to
supporting documentation must be sent to:
start in Semester 2 (1st July - 31st December).
The Adelaide Graduate Centre’s compulsory
induction program for commencing students
is normally held in the last week of February
and repeated in the last week of July, and the
Core Component of the Structured Program
(CCSP) is typically delivered on a semester
basis. Consequently, by commencing at the
beginning of a semester, you will receive the
best possible structured introduction to your
PhD or Masters degree.
Some scholarships will also require you
to commence by a certain date, and for
the majority this is 31 March in the year of
award. In some instances your start date
may also be affected by the project you are
undertaking and you should contact the
relevant School to discuss this.

30 APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER INFORMATION FOR LOCAL STUDENTS


OTHER
NTS
Scholarships Divisional Scholarships the student to a maximum period of four years
of tuition fee exempt candidature to undertake
The University of Adelaide offers approxi- Divisional Scholarships are provided on a shared a PhD program or two years of tuition fee
mately 300 new living allowance scholarships funding basis, with 50% of the funds coming exempt candidature to undertake a Masters
annually. It attracts a high level of research from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor program. This means there is no HECS debt
funding from a wide variety of external sources and Vice-President (Research) and 50% coming at the end of the program.
that provides both new scholarship oppor- from another source. They offer the same value
Further information about the Research Training
tunities and essential research infrastructure. and benefits as an APA. While there is no
Scheme is available from the Department
Scholarship values range from a minimum of prescribed closing date for these scholarships,
of Education, Employment and Workplace
$20,007 tax free, per annum (2008 full-time rate) the majority are offered as part of the Major
Relations website at www.dest.gov.au
up to around $35,000 tax free, per annum Round and applicants are strongly encouraged
(2008 full-time rate) and many scholarships to apply in this way. The University offers up
provide additional funds to support research. to 180 of these awards each year. Commercialisation
Scholarship tenure is normally for up to 3 years Training Scheme
for a PhD or 2 years for a Masters degree by
research. For those undertaking a PhD there
Scholarships Funded Under a scheme to support research commer-
may be the possibility of a six-month extension from Other Sources cialisation training, the Commonwealth
upon application. There are no extensions to Government is providing funds for a number
The University offers more than 150 scholar-
Masters scholarships under any circumstances. of full-time local higher degree by research
ships from various sources each year. These
students to undertake a Graduate Certificate
may be funded by Cooperative Research
in Commercialisation. The funding comprises
Applying for a Scholarship Centres, the Australian Research Council (ARC),
payment of tuition fees for the Graduate
industry, research and development organi-
Each year the University of Adelaide has what Certificate and a scholarship valued at
sations, benefactors, research foundations and
is known as the Major Round of scholarship approximately $12,000. This can be received
trusts, grants, bequests and other nationally
applications, closing on 31 October. This in addition to any stipend received to undertake
competitive scholarship schemes. The
is the most effective way to maximise the higher degree (ie. APAs or Divisional
application process can be specific to the
the chances of obtaining a scholarship Scholarships) and is paid in instalments upon
scholarship, however students maximise their
as students will be considered for every completion of each course in the program.
chances of being offered a scholarship from
available scholarship for which they are Applications will be open to students in any
any source by applying in the Major Round.
eligible. Over 200 scholarships are usually discipline area who meet the eligibility and
offered as part of the Major Round each year. Further information on available scholarships
selection criteria for the scholarships. The
Some scholarships will also be available at and the application process is available
Graduate Certificate in Commercialisation
various other times throughout the year and at www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/
(currently known as the Graduate Certificate
you should visit the University of Adelaide’s scholarships/postgrad
in Science and Technology Commercialisation) is
website: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/ run by the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation
scholarships/postgrad/pgcurrent.html
to see what is available at the time you are
Travel Grants and Innovation Centre (ECIC). Scholarships are
administered by the Adelaide Graduate Centre.
considering applying for admission. The University of Adelaide encourages post-
graduate students to travel as part of their The Graduate Certificate in Commercial-
research candidature and has several schemes isation will require students to complete the
Australian Postgraduate available for this purpose. Grants are available following four courses offered by ECIC:
Awards (APAs) for intrastate, interstate and overseas travel for • Leading and Managing
research, fieldwork and various other purposes. • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
APAs are provided by the Department of
Education, Employment and Workplace Further information on travel grants is available • Legal Issues of the
Relations (DEEWR) and offer a tax-free living from www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/ Commercialisation Process
allowance valued at $20,007 per annum scholarships/postgrad/pgtravel.html
• Technology Management and Transfer.
(2008 full-time rate). These scholarships are
open to students in any School within the Further information on the courses and
University of Adelaide. The only way to apply
Research Training Scheme timetabling information is available on the
for an APA is to apply as part of the Major Currently all local commencing higher degree ECIC website at: www.ecic.adelaide.edu.au/
Round (see information provided above). The by research students enrolled at the University programs/commercialisation/
University usually offers approximately 65 of of Adelaide are awarded a Research Training
these awards each year. Scheme (RTS) place. The RTS place entitles

APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER INFORMATION FOR LOCAL STUDENTS 31


APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND
INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONA

Application Deadlines
Completed applications must be received
by the International Office, University of
ANY STUDENT WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT OF Adelaide, by the following dates:
AUSTRALIA OR A CITIZEN OF NEW ZEALAND MUST ENROL AT THE UNIVERSITY For entry into academic programs
commencing Semester 1, 2009:
OF ADELAIDE AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT. 1 December 2008
For entry into academic programs
commencing Semester 2, 2009:
Below is an overview of the specific The completed application form and all
1 May 2009
requirements, procedures, and scholarships supporting documentation should be sent to:
for international students. For entry into academic programs
International Office commencing Semester 1, 2010:
The University of Adelaide, 1 December 2009
Preparing Your Application Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia
Fax: +61 8 8232 3741 In order to be considered for postgraduate
Before applying for any research program you
www.international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries scholarships in 2009, applications must be
are strongly advised to contact the research
Applications may also be submitted through received by 31 August 2008.
area that you wish to study in to discuss pot-
ential supervision and any other issues relating one of the University’s official international Note: Lengthier visa application processes
to your eligibility to undertake a research degree representatives (see page 77). apply to students from certain countries under
in that area. The appropriate contact in the first Applicants should include the following with their the current Australian Government immigration
instance is usually the postgraduate coordinator. completed International Student Application regulations (see www.immi.gov.au). Students
Contact details for all postgraduate coordin- for Postgraduate Research Studies 2009: from Assessment Level 3-4 countries must
ators can be found at: www.adelaide.edu.au/ submit their applications at least three months
• A certified copy of academic qualifications*
graduatecentre/forms/pgcoordinators.pdf before the above application closing dates.
• A certified copy of academic transcripts*
• Evidence of English language proficiency
English Language • A non-refundable application fee of A$50 (or
Admission Procedure
Requirements verification of financial support from a After assessment of qualifications and
recognised sponsor - see Application Fee English language proficiency, and
For information on English Language Require-
Information, page 35). consideration by the relevant academic
ments and the Pre-enrolment English Program,
• A 1-2 page statement of the research School, successful applicants will receive
see pages 27-28. Students wishing to apply
proposal, including the research topic, a an official written offer of a place from the
for a scholarship must provide evidence of
brief literature survey, methodology, and University. Please note this is the ONLY
minimum English language proficiency before
expected timeline and outcomes source of an official offer. Students must
the closing date. Students who intend to
accept their place in writing by the deadline
sit an IELTS must ensure that their results • A current curriculum vitae, including details
specified in their Offer Statement and
are provided prior to the closing date for of any research publications
Acceptance Agreement.
scholarship applications (see information under • Two confidential referees reports on the
Application Deadlines on this page for dates). University’s proforma, available in this Unsuccessful applicants will be notified
Prospectus or online at: www.international. in writing if they are not accepted into a
postgraduate academic program.
Application Forms adelaide.edu.au/apply/appforms
• Copies of any email contact with University All international students, except those
Application forms for admission and sponsored by the Australian government,
of Adelaide academic staff members.
scholarships can be found in this Prospectus will be required to make a tuition fee deposit
* Certified English translation is required if original
or online at www.international.adelaide.edu. of A$6,000, plus full payment of Overseas
documents are not in English.
au/apply/appforms Student Health Cover (OSHC)*. On receipt

32 APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


OTHER
L STUDENTS

of these payments, the University will send


the documents (Confirmation of Enrolment)
Scholarships
necessary to apply for a student visa. The University of Adelaide offers a
scholarship scheme for international students
All international students wishing to study in
undertaking postgraduate study in 2009.
Australia must obtain a valid student visa.
Applications are assessed by the Department Selection for scholarships is extremely
of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) competitive. Recent successful applicants
according to the Country Assessment Level for the research awards have usually had a
of individual applicants. research Masters, or a coursework Masters
with a substantial research component, out-
Lengthier visa application processes apply
standing academic performance at an inter-
to students from certain countries under the
nationally recognised university, and publications
current Australian Government immigration
in internationally refereed journals.
regulations. Students from Assessment
Level 3-4 countries should submit their visa For more information on scholarships, visit
application as early as possible, and at least www.international.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships
three months before application closing dates.
For more information on student visas, Applying for a Scholarship
please consult:
To be eligible for scholarship consideration
• an agent, if applying through an official for academic programs commencing in
representative of the University Semester 1, 2009, students must submit
• the nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission, the International Student Application for
Embassy, Consulate or High Commission Postgraduate Research Studies with
(see www.dfat.gov.au/embassies/html) or complete supporting documentation are payment of full tuition fees plus an annual
• the DIAC student visa website at www. (including referee reports and evidence of living allowance of $20,007 per annum tax-free
immi.gov.au/students/index.htm meeting the appropriate English Language (in 2008) for the normal duration of the program.
Requirements) by 31 August 2008.There
* Students who have received a conditional offer must
provide evidence of meeting outstanding conditions is no separate application process for Adelaide Fee Scholarships
with their signed Offer Statement and Acceptance the Endeavour International Postgraduate International (AFSI)
Agreement and their payment. Research Scholarships (EIPRS), Adelaide Up to 15 scholarships may be available to
Scholarships International (ASI) or Adelaide outstanding international students from any
Fee Scholarships International (AFSI). If the
Commencement student ticks the relevant box in Section 5
country undertaking postgraduate research
in any academic discipline. Benefits are
International students should note that the of the International Student Application for payment of full tuition fees for the normal
University nominates two preferred starting Postgraduate Research Studies for admission duration of the program.
dates, one in February and the other in to the University in 2009 this will constitute an
July, which are chosen to coincide with application for a scholarship in this instance. Endeavour International Postgraduate
the commencement of relevant student Successful postgraduate scholarship Research Scholarships (EIPRS)
support activities. Permission to commence recipients will be informed in mid-November. Approximately 13 scholarships may be
on alternative dates requires the specific available for international students from any
approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Adelaide Scholarships country undertaking postgraduate research in
As these dates vary slightly from year to year International (ASI) areas of University research strengths.
prospective candidates are advised to check Up to 10 prestigious scholarships may be Benefits are payment of full tuition fees
the Adelaide Graduate Centre web site available to outstanding international students plus an annual living allowance of $20,007
www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre or visit: from any country undertaking postgraduate per annum tax-free (in 2008) for the normal
www.adelaide.edu.au/student/dates research in any academic discipline. Benefits duration of the program.

APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 33


postgraduate research scholarships to
students from the People's Republic of China
who intend to undertake a postgraduate
research degree at the University of Adelaide.
Up to 30 scholarships will be available in 2009.
The University of Adelaide will waive full
tuition fees for selected students and the
CSC will consider the applications of these
students for a living allowance as prescribed
from time to time by the Chinese Government,
a return airfare to Australia by the most
economical route, and visa application fees.
Further information and an application form
can be found at: www.adelaide.edu.au/
graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/
chinascholarship.html
Note: this information is correct at the time
of publishing but the University reserves the
right to make changes as necessary at any
time. The number of scholarships awarded
will depend on the quality of the candidates.

Conditions for EIPRS, ASI and • Scholarship holders must commence study AusAID Scholarships
AFSI Scholarships at the University of Adelaide in Semester The University of Adelaide has contracted
1 or Semester 2, 2009. Scholarship with the Australian Agency for International
• Scholarships will be awarded strictly
winners will not be permitted to defer Development (AusAID) to provide education
on academic merit. Extra-curricular
commencement until 2010. to AusAID scholars.
achievements will not be considered.
The purpose of AusAID scholarships is
• Citizens and Permanent Residents of Adelaide Graduate Fee
to provide educational, research and
Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are Scholarships (AGFS)
professional development opportunities to
ineligible for any of the above scholarships. Up to 15 scholarships may be available to support growth in the Asia-Pacific region
• Those undertaking research as a outstanding international students from any and to build enduring links at the individual,
remote candidate are ineligible for the country to undertake a higher degree by institutional and country levels. There are
above scholarships. research at the University of Adelaide. Eligible several scholarship programs available.
candidates must be currently enrolled at the
• Candidates who have applied for Australian Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
University of Adelaide or have completed a
permanent resident status are ineligible aim to strengthen human resource capacity
program at the University in 2007 and met the
to apply. in Australia’s partner countries to contribute
entry requirements for admission into a research
• Candidates are required to enrol in the program (Masters by Research or Doctor of to long-term development needs and
University of Adelaide as international Philosophy) to commence in February 2009. promote greater stability in the region.
students and must maintain international Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) aim to
Benefits are payment of full tuition fees for
student status for the duration of their develop leadership, build partnerships and
the normal duration of the program.
enrolment in the University. links and address priority issues. AusAID
Further information and an application form scholarships cover tuition fees, living
• Scholarships are available for the normal
can be found at: www.international.adelaide. allowance, airfares and other expenses.
duration of the program, subject to
edu.au/scholarships/ua/#pgrs
satisfactory progress. Extensions beyond Applications for ADS and ALA scholarships
the normal duration of the program may be China Scholarship Council - must be made directly to AusAID, usually
considered for a total of up to 12 months University of Adelaide Joint through the Australian diplomatic mission
only in exceptional circumstances. Postgraduate Scholarships Program in the home country. For further information,
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and please see www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/
The University of Adelaide are jointly offering default.cfm

34 APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


Sarawut Jitrapakdee
PhD (BIOCHEMISTRY) 1999

Introductory Sarawut chose to study at the University


Academic Program of Adelaide for his PhD, knowing it was
one of the best research universities in
The University offers a pre-course IAP of 5
Australia. Now he's returned to Thailand
weeks duration to provide AusAID students
with the range of skills necessary to make a
to continue his ground-breaking
smooth transition to and enhance performance research, aimed at helping the 160
in their academic programs. For both course million diabetes sufferers worldwide.
work and research students there is a close
interface between the pre-enrolment IAP and
After winning a Royal Thai Government
post-enrolment English language and academic
Scholarship to study for a PhD in Australia,
development programs involving staff from Sarawut Jitrapakdee was faced with a
the Centre for Learning and Professional major decision: which university to attend.
Development (CLPD) for coursework students,
and staff from the Adelaide Graduate
“I DECIDED TO STUDY AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE RATHER THAN
Centre’s Integrated Bridging Program (IBP,
ANY OTHER AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY
see page 18) for research students.
BECAUSE ADELAIDE HAS A VERY STRONG
REPUTATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE,
Application Fee ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY,” HE SAYS.
An application fee of A$50 should
accompany the University of Adelaide Sarawut benefited enormously from the
application form. The application fee may unique research environment at Adelaide.
be waived for applications submitted
During his four years at Adelaide he
through some of University’s international
representatives (see page 77 for a list of
made a major contribution to the
countries in which the University's official study of an enzyme that influences the
international representatives operate). development of diabetes, obesity and
Applicants sponsored by recognised external
neurotransmitter defects in humans. An
funding agencies or home governments are exceptionally productive student, he
exempt from paying the application fee, but published seven research papers (five
must attach a letter from the recognised as first author) and two reviews, all in
sponsor on official letterhead confirming support. international peer-reviewed journals of
high repute. He also made numerous
presentations at conferences and was
awarded prizes for research excellence.
“All the PhD students were encouraged
to publish their research work in the top
ranking journals, which I think has had a
big impact on my science career,” he says.
At the completion of his PhD, Sarawut
received a commendation from the
Executive Dean of Sciences at the
University of Adelaide and won a PhD
award from the Prime Minister of Thailand.
He was also awarded Young Scientist of
the Year for 2003 by the Thai Government.

APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 35


Tuition Fees Overseas Student Refund Policy for
International students at the University of Health Cover International Students
Adelaide are required to pay international
International students and their dependants All applicants must read the Refund Policy
student tuition fees for their program of study.
are required to have health insurance in for International Students before accepting
A deposit payment of A$6,000 is payable
Australia through the Overseas Student an offer of admission. The policy complies
when a student accepts an offer by returning
Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. The University’s with all of the requirements for tuition fee
the Offer Statement and Acceptance Agreement.
preferred provider of OSHC is OSHC refunds stipulated in the Education Services
This payment is credited towards the student’s
Worldcare: www.oshcworldcare.com.au for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000,
first semester fees. An invoice for the balance
associated Commonwealth regulations, and
of the first semester’s tuition fees will be sent to The University requires all international
the ESOS National Code of Practice 2007.
the student (or recognised sponsor) early in the students to have OSHC for the duration of
semester. Fees for subsequent semesters will their program at the time of admission. Policy details can be viewed at
be due at the beginning of each semester. The total fee for OSHC will be quoted in the www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/61
Offer Statement and Acceptance Agreement.
Remote students will be required to pay
The requirement to have program length
tuition fees at the full internal rate for any
cover applies irrespective of the insurance
Change to Permanent
periods of time that they are studying within
provider chosen. Resident Status
Australia. Fees are charged at 50% of the
applicable full time or half time rate whilst At the time of printing the fee for OSHC basic International students who are granted
studying remotely outside Australia. level cover is A$370 per year for a single Australian permanent residency during their
student and A$740 per year for a family. This candidature will subsequently be considered
The quoted indicative annual tuition fee is a
is subject to change. as local students. For information on how this
base fee that may be increased up to 5% in
OSHC covers up to 100% of the scheduled may affect enrolment or scholarship, contact
each of the subsequent years in the program
fee for most medical services and 100% the Adelaide Graduate Centre (see page 76).
for the duration published in this prospectus.
Such increases would be dated from January of the scheduled fees in hospitals and
of each year. Students completing the emergency ambulance. International Students
program beyond the published duration will Students may wish to consider taking out with Families
be subject to a new base fee. additional insurance for extras such as dental
work, physiotherapy and optometry. Students who bring their families with them
For further information on fee increases,
to Australia will need to take into account
please visit the policy website: www.
additional costs associated with health cover,
adelaide.edu.au/policies/1343/
housing, food, transport, childcare and
educational expenses.
School attendance is compulsory for all
children between the ages of six and fifteen,
with most children starting school at five years
of age. Children can attend government
operated schools or independent schools.
All schooling services attract a fee. In 2008,
the fees for government operated schools were
A$3,600 per year for primary school (from
reception to year 7) and A$4,500 per year for
secondary school (from years 8 to 12). These
fees include intensive English language
development and support if required.
Dependant children of holders of Australian
Commonwealth Government Scholarships
(such as AusAID) may enrol in any government
operated primary or secondary school
without paying tuition fees. Service fees may
apply and range from $200-$800 per annum.

36 APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


The University requires
all international students
to have OSHC for the
duration of their program

More information is available at: www. Applications are assessed by DIAC fees and receiving refunds, and are offered
international.adelaide.edu.au/living/family according to the Assessment Level of support services to assist them to settle into
individual applicants. The passport held Australia and complete their studies.
and the education sector of the principal
Part-Time Work academic program determine the Country
This law also requires that the University
assist the government to check that
Many international students and their dependants Assessment Level.
international students comply with their
hope to obtain part-time work to supplement
For a full list of Country Assessment Levels, visa conditions, and advise the Department
funds for living costs. It may be possible to
go to www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/ of Immigration and Citizenship if students
secure part-time work, however we advise
iforms.htm and select form 1219i breach their visa conditions.
that students should not rely on part-time
work for essential expenses, as obtaining a Lengthier visa application processes apply More information is available on the University’s
job is not guaranteed and can take time. to students from certain countries under ESOS website at www.adelaide.edu.au/esos
current Australian Government immigration
Students may work up to 20 hours per week
regulations. Students from Assessment
during term time, and unrestricted hours
Level 3-4 countries should submit their visa
Sponsored Students
during the published University holidays if not
applications at least three months before the International students studying at the
on a scholarship.
University application closing date. University of Adelaide should be aware
Scholarship holders are usually only permitted that sponsors frequently impose specific
For more information on student visas,
to work up to 8 hours per week during business conditions upon their students relating to
please consult:
hours at all times of the academic year and study time and residency in Australia.
• an agent, if applying through an official
should check with the International Student
overseas representative of the University It is important that prospective sponsored
Centre to confirm the terms of the scholarship.
students clarify what these conditions might
• the nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission,
The Australian government imposes certain be before accepting an offer of candidature.
Embassy, Consulate or High Commission the
restrictions on the employment of dependants
DIAC website at www.immi.gov.au/students For the sake of clarity and accuracy this
or spouses of people holding student visas.
advice should be sought directly from the
For more information on working while studying sponsors as their requirements may on
go to www.immi.gov.au/students/students/ Education Services for occasion overrule the normal conditions
working_while_studying/conditions.htm Overseas Students Act of candidature as laid out in the Research
Students’ Handbook.
The Education Services for Overseas
International Student Visas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 provides
consumer protection to international students
All international students wishing to study in
studying in Australia.
Australia must obtain a valid student visa.
The visa application process can be lengthy, The Commonwealth government is committed
taking anywhere from a few weeks up to to ensuring that students receive quality tuition,
several months. are treated fairly regarding payment of tuition

APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 37


MONEY MATTERS

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS NEED TO CONSIDER A RANGE OF


FINANCIAL ISSUES, INCLUDING THE COST OF LIVING, HEALTH INSURANCE
AND TUITION FEES, BEFORE APPLYING TO THE UNIVERSITY.

Planning a Budget Application Fee


Adelaide is one of Australia’s more affordable International students should note that an
cities, with average weekly expenses lower application fee of A$50 should accompany
than Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane*. the University of Adelaide Application Form.
Accommodation is the largest variable An exemption may apply for government/
expense – it can cost anywhere from around externally-sponsored students, and applications
A$100 for shared private accommodation from some official representatives.
outside of the city centre, to A$210 for
University-managed accommodation within
Tuition Fees Study Related Costs
the city centre, or A$390 for private sole
All students should allow at least A$500 per
occupancy accommodation. International students are required to pay
year for textbooks and basic study materials.
international student tuition fees, which
There can be large set-up costs associated Depending on the program, other costs may
cover the cost of teaching and many student
with private accommodation which can be include specialist equipment (e.g. laboratory
support services.
avoided by choosing University-managed coats, microscopes, stethoscopes), optional
accommodation. The Indicative Annual Tuition Fee quoted in supplementary reading and academic program
this prospectus is based on the standard full- materials, field trips, and expenses such as
* Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, 2006
time enrolment load of 24 units per year or 12 thesis preparation, printing and binding.
units per semester.
GUIDE TO AVERAGE WEEKLY LIVING
EXPENSES IN ADELAIDE*
The quoted fee is a base fee that will be Health and Medical
subject to a discretionary annual increase for
Accommodation A$100−$390 each of the subsequent years in the program International students and their dependants
for the duration published in this prospectus. are required to have health insurance in
Groceries A$80
Australia through the Overseas Student Health
Gas/electricity* A$25 Each student will be advised of their fee
Cover (OSHC) scheme. The University’s pre-
schedule in their offer of admission to the
Transport A$15−$20 ferred provider of OSHC is OSHC Worldcare.
(at student concession rates) University. Fees may vary depending on
Visit: www.oshcworldcare.com.au/
enrolment load. Should students ‘overload’
Telephone/postage A$20−$30 The University requires all international
or ‘underload’ fees may be increased or
Others A$35+ decreased accordingly. students to have OSHC for the duration of
(eg, clothing, entertainment) their program at the time of admission. At
New international students are required to
Total Weekly Expenses A$275 - $580 the time of printing 12 months of OSHC
pay a tuition fee deposit of A$6000 when
basic cover is A$370 for a single student and
This should be viewed as a guide only for a single accepting an offer. The payment will be
student. Costs can vary significantly from one A$740 for a family.
student to another. These are basic living costs counted as credit towards tuition fees in the
and do not include program tuition fees, costs for
first enrolment period. OSHC covers up to 100% of the scheduled
textbooks, other study related needs, running a
car, medical expenses, or any luxuries. fee for most medical services and 100% of the
After enrolment, students are invoiced for the
* Gas
and electricity often included in University scheduled fees in hospitals and emergency
managed accommodation. balance of their fees in that enrolment period.
ambulance. Students may consider taking
The University invoices you (or your sponsor)
out additional insurance for extras such as
each enrolment period according to your
dental work, physiotherapy and optometry.
enrolment load.

38 MONEY MATTERS
BEFORE ARRIVAL AFTER ARRIVAL Refund Policy
Tuition Fee deposit A$6000 All Students: All applicants must read the Refund Policy for
Overseas Student Health Cover* A$370−$703 Rent in advance 2 weeks
International Students before accepting an
offer of admission. The policy complies with
Economy air travel A$1200−$1800 Household set-up A$220
all of the requirements for tuition fee refunds
(linen, groceries, etc)
Visa application charge A$450 stipulated in the Education Services for
Remainder of tuition fee
Medical examination for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, associated
visa application# A$250 For Private Accommodation Options Only: Australian Government regulations, and the
Refundable deposit for University Refundable ESOS National Code of Practice (2007).
managed rental accommodation accommodation bond 4-6 weeks’ rent
Policy details can be viewed at:
(if applicable) A$500
Electricity and gas connection A$29−$72 www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/61
* Total program length cover (eg, A$370 for 12
months, A$703 for 24 months) based on 2008 rate Landline telephone connection A$59−$299
and subject to change.
Furniture and household goods A$1000+
# Approximate cost for standard examination only.
Additional costs may be incurred if more
comprehensive medical examinations are required.

Students with Families Part-time Work


International students who bring their families Many international students and their
with them to Australia will need to take dependants hope to obtain part-time work to
into account additional costs associated supplement funds for living costs. It may be
with health cover, housing, food, transport, possible to secure employment; however, we
childcare and educational expenses. advise that students should not rely on part-
time work for essential expenses, as obtaining
School attendance is compulsory for all
a job is not guaranteed and can take time.
children aged six to fifteen, with most children
starting school at five years of age. Children Students should also be aware that the
may attend government operated schools or workload for many programs is intense and
independent schools. students may not have the time to hold
employment as well as study full-time.
All schooling services attract a fee. In 2008,
the fees for government operated schools All student visas are granted with work rights
were A$3,600 per year for primary school attached. For the majority of students, a
(from reception to year 7) and A$4,500 per separate application is not required.
year for secondary school (from years 8 to 12). Students may work up to 20 hours per week
These fees include intensive English language during term time, and unrestricted hours
development and support if required. during published University holidays.
Dependent children of holders of Australian The Australian Government imposes
Commonwealth Government Scholarships certain restrictions on the employment of
(such as those available through AusAID) dependants or spouses of people holding
may enrol in government operated primary student visas. For more information on
or secondary schools without paying tuition working while studying go to: www.immi.
fees. Service fees may apply and range from gov.au/students/students/working_while_
A$200-$800 per annum. studying/conditions.htm
For information and advice for international
students with families, visit: www.
international.adelaide.edu.au/living/family/

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AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND WINE

CONTACT DETAILS The School’s research interests include: integrated business management for farm,
• Agribusiness pastoral, horticultural, viticultural and wine
Phone: 61 8 8303 7105 Fax: 61 8 8303 7291
related enterprises. It is based at both the
Email: agwine.studentcentre@adelaide.edu.au • Agronomy
Waite and the Roseworthy Campus.
Web: www.agwine.adelaide.edu.au/ • Animal science
• Drivers of on-premise beverage selection
• Crop improvement
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine • Food-related cross-cultural consumer
• Integrated pest management
provides a world-class concentration of lifestyle studies
scientific research, education and infra- • Plant biotechnology
• Price risk management by South
structure across the Waite and Roseworthy • Viticulture and oenology
Australian farmers
Campuses of the University of Adelaide. • Wine business.
• Relationship between product pricing,
The School has well-established links, packaging, labelling and buyer behaviour.
extensive external and co-located industry AGRICULTURAL AND ANIMAL SCIENCE
partners. These include: the Australian Centre www.agwine.adelaide.edu.au/animal/ PLANT AND FOOD SCIENCE
for Plant Functional Genomics, the South
This research focuses on underlying www.agwine.adelaide.edu.au/plant/
Australian Research Development Institute,
biological principles for producing high quality Based at the Waite and Roseworthy Campuses,
the Pig and Poultry Production Institute, the
crops, wool, meat or milk. Our research the discipline boasts one of the most prestigious
National Wine Industry Cluster and Australian
groups are also involved in the more applied agricultural research and education facilities in
Grain Technologies Pty Ltd, the largest wheat
management of crop and animal enterprises, the southern hemisphere and has access to
breeding company in the world.
and all of the research activities occur within Australia’s finest resources for training in the
The School is involved in various Cooperative the framework of sustainable, humane and area of plant science.
Research Centres including: profitable production systems.
• Functional foods
• CRC for Beef Genetic Technologies The group has large, well-equipped
• Pathology and entomology of pests
• CRC for Environmental Biotechnology laboratories, excellent animal facilities and
and weeds
• CRC for Future Farm Industries access to the resources of the farm at
Roseworthy Campus. • Physiology, nutrition and agronomy
• CRC for an Internationally Competitive
• Animal nutrition and biochemistry of animals • Plant biotechnology, genetics and breeding.
Pork Industry
• CRC for Molecular Plant Breeding • DNA biotechnology for animal production.
WINE AND HORTICULTURE
• CRC for National Plant Biosecurity • Farming systems (geographic,
environmental and social contexts) www.agwine.adelaide.edu.au/wine/
• CRC for Poultry
• Gastrointestinal form and function Research is conducted at the Waite campus,
• CRC for Seafood.
• Gene mapping where students learn to combine cutting edge
and world's best-practice wine marketing
• Molecular biology and microbiology
knowledge with a working knowledge and
• Molecular diagnostic technologies for skills in both winemaking and viticulture.
food safety
In addition, we offer Australia’s first university
• Molecular genetics of livestock programs in wine business for internal and
• Reproductive physiology external studies.
• Resource use efficiency (water and nutrients) • Behaviour linked with sensory studies
• Simulation modelling • Metabolism and genetics of industrial
• Skin and wool biology microorganisms
• Weed ecology and management. • Risk management strategies in the
wine industry
AGRI-FOOD AND WINE BUSINESS • Wine yeast nitrogen and oxygen
www.agwine.adelaide.edu.au/people/agribus/ metabolism in fermentation reliability and
flavour formation.
This research aims to improve the
management of businesses associated with
the wine and agricultural industries. There
is particular expertise in the marketing of
wine and other agricultural products and in

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Rebecca Forder B.Sc. (Hons), University of Adelaide, 2002, PhD - current

After graduating from the B.Sc, Rebecca sought Rebecca was awarded a SARDI Science Bursary
to follow her interests in animal science by in 2003 on the merit of her PhD research proposal.
completing Honours in Agricultural and Animal
Rebecca’s postgraduate research has focused
Science at Roseworthy Campus. Her honours
on post-hatch development and the effects of
thesis, Vitamin A effects on fat deposition in cattle
bacterial colonisation on intestinal mucosal dynamics
looked at reduced dietary vitamin A as a means
(mainly the production of different mucin types by
to increase marbling in beef, a highly valued trait
intestinal goblet cells) as a means to aid in enhan-
for Asian export markets.
cing bird growth. Microbial-intestinal interactions
During her Honours year Rebecca developed are of great importance because of their potential
a keen interest in physiology and histology and application in reducing antibiotic usage in animal
decided to continue her studies by undertaking a feeds, an issue that has recently become a major
PhD in poultry research. concern within the Australian poultry industry.
The switch from beef to poultry was brought Manipulation of microbial populations for a
about by the opportunities available through the desired microflora beneficial to the chicken
Australian Poultry CRC, in which her skills could without antibiotics could become a possibility;
Rebecca was awarded a SARDI assist in achieving a greater understanding of decreasing the bird’s susceptibility to disease for
Science Bursary in 2003. digestive physiology and metabolism of poultry. enhanced, efficient production and product quality.

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ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN

CONTACT DETAILS within the ambit of the areas of expertise of • Islam and secular urban culture
available staff within the School. in early modern Middle East
Postgraduate Coordinator:
Associate Professor Samer Akkach • Landscape and environmental design
Cross-cultural/cross-disciplinary studies
Phone: 61 8 8303 5832 and planning.
• Arab-Islamic intellectual history
Fax: 61 8 8303 4377 Digital design media
(17th -18th Centuries)
Email: samer.akkach@adelaide.edu.au
• Architecture and planning history of British • Computer-aided architecture and
Web: www.architecture.adelaide.edu.au
India and Ceylon landscape architecture design
Research Interests • Arid design and planning • Computer modelling and generative design
of cities, neighbourhoods and buildings
The School of Architecture, Landscape • Colonial and contemporary issues in Asian
architecture • Digital design media in architecture and
Architecture and Urban Design has three
landscape architecture
major areas of research interest and has a • Comparative cultural landscape studies
strong preference for enrolling higher degree • Inter-relationships between digital design
• Cross-cultural approaches to design pedagogy
research candidates in one of those fields. media and their cultural context
• Cross-cultural/cross-disciplinary studies in
• The World Wide Web in design practice.
However, it may also consider enrolling design and practice
students in other fields of architecture and • Cultural landscape interpretation Sustainability and building performance
landscape architecture. The Centre for Asian and conservation • Computer simulation of life-cycle
and Middle Eastern Architecture (CAMEA) is performance in buildings, including
• History and theory of Islamic architecture
located in the School. environmental impacts and costs
(modern and pre-modern)
Prospective candidates should discuss their • History of design and planning • Dimensions of sustainability and the role of
proposed area of research with either the (landscape and urban) architecture and landscape architecture
Head and Chair of School or Postgraduate • Sustainability and building performance
• Indigenous landscapes and seasonality
Coordinator to ensure that the topic comes evaluation.

42 ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN XX 42


BUSINESS

CONTACT DETAILS Accounting and Information Systems • Real estate finance


Associate Head (Research): Dr Jean Canil • Accounting and gender • Trading strategies.
Phone: 61 8 8303 5534 Fax: 61 8 8303 4368 • Accounting and professional ethics Management
Email: research.business@adelaide.edu.au • Accounting education • Corporate strategy
Web: www.business.adelaide.edu.au • Accounting regulation • East Asian business
• Auditing • Entrepreneurship
Research Interests
• Budgetary planning and control • Ethics
The Business School supports and conducts • Financial accounting • Family business/SMEs
leading research that impacts on both the • Financial disclosure and segment reporting • Human resource management
domestic and international research and
• Information systems • International business
business communities. Each candidate
• Management accounting • Leadership
works independently on a major research
project under the supervision of, normally, • Not-for-profit management and accounting • Mergers and acquisitions
two academic staff with relevant expertise. • Public sector management and accounting. • Organisation theory and change
The candidate’s research culminates in Finance • Organisational behaviour
a major thesis which is examined by two • Organisational sustainability
• Asset pricing
national or international examiners appointed
• Banking • Strategic management, alliances
by the University of Adelaide.
• Behavioural finance and networks
Research within the School focuses on the • Technology and innovation management.
• Capital structure
following main disciplines:
• Computational finance Marketing
• Corporate diversification • Business networks and
• Corporate governance inter-organisational theory
• Corporate risk management • Business relationships
• Derivatives markets • Consumer behaviour
• Dividend policy • Marketing and sub-cultures
• Executive compensation • Marketing communications, advertising
• Fixed income securities and media
• Funds management • Strategic marketing
• Insurance • Wine distribution
• International finance • Wine marketing.
• Market efficiency

Dr Carolin Plewa Staff Member

Dr Carolin Plewa is helping one of Australia’s most Dr Carolin Plewa’s research in Australia and
research-intensive universities improve its research Europe identified trust as the most important
impact. From the University of Adelaide Business issue to deal with.“Given the risks and
School, Carolin has identified how to maximise uncertainties involved, trust is the fuel for parties
university/industry relationships for the benefit of to engage, communicate and commit.”
both parties, and in turn the whole community.
Carolin came up with recommendations on how
Universities have long recognised the mutual ben- to build trust in these vital relationships and make
efit of research collaboration with private business. them more effective. “The University of Adelaide
Both think and act differently and this is what makes is investing in understanding how to maximise
the collaboration so valuable. But this also means the impact of its research. My research supports
that the cultures and priorities are different. the University in this quest.”

BUSINESS 43
COMPUTER SCIENCE

CONTACT DETAILS Research Interests • Evolutionary computing and genetic


algorithms
Phone: 61 8 8303 5586 • 3D scene reconstruction from images
• Flexible architectures in distributed shared
Fax: 61 8 8303 4366 • Agile software processes
memory systems
Email: secretary@cs.adelaide.edu.au • Adaptive business intelligence
Web: www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/research
• Formal modelling and verification
• Artificial intelligence
• Garbage collection algorithms for massive
Computer science is the study of how • Automated verification of concurrent systems object stores
software and hardware can be combined to • Bioinformatics • Genome indexing
overcome a remarkable range of challenges. • Cluster computing • Grid resource brokers
The School undertakes a wide range of
• Communication architectures for parallel • High performance computing
research activities with highly qualified and
machines
experienced academic staff teaching at all • Inverse problems in linear algebra
• Component based verification
levels and supervising a large number of • Knowledge classification and reasoning
Masters and PhD students. • Computer vision
• Language systems for web-based
• Control and pole placement problems application development
Many of the School’s higher degree graduates
now hold prestigious positions in the academic, • Data hiding, multimedia coding and • Large-scale distributed data archives
commercial and government sectors. Commer- transmission (data grids)
cialisation of the School’s research has led to • Distributed simulation • Memory management of distributed and
the award of national and international prizes. • Dynamic software evolution persistent systems
• Mobile agents and intelligent
multi-agent systems
• Network security and privacy preserving
computation
• Numerical linear algebra
• Optical networks
• Parallel and distributed systems
• Peer to peer data sharing
• Performance modelling of parallel programs
• Protocols and modelling of network quality
of service
• Requirements engineering, processes
and techniques
• Safe re-configuration and adaptation
of software
• Sensor networks
• Software architectures that comply with
application needs
• Tools for grid application development
• Video surveillance and analysis
• Visualisation of distributed systems
• Visualising program behaviour for
program understanding
• Web caching and content delivery networks
• Web semantics
• Web services composition
• Wireless communication and networking.

44 COMPUTER SCIENCE XX 44
COMPUTER SCIENCE 45
EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENC

CONTACT DETAILS • Molecular interactions between plants and • Systematics and biodiversity
microorganisms • Terrestrial ecology.
Phone: 61 8 8303 5504
• Natural resource science
Fax: 61 8 8303 4347
GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
Email: ees.careers@adelaide.edu.au • Soil science
Web: www.ees.adelaide.edu.au/ • Spatial information science. Web: www.ees.adelaide.edu.au/disciplines/gg/

ECOLOGY AND Geology and geophysics research examines


The School of Earth and Environmental
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY the earth’s materials, structures, processes
Sciences provides a world-class concentration
and history, and thus is central to the human
of scientific research, education and infrastructure
Web: www.ees.adelaide.edu.au/disciplines/eeb/ concerns about the earth’s resources
across the North Terrace and Waite Campuses
and environment. The discipline has an
of the University. There is strong interaction Research interests within ecology and
outstanding record of achievement in a broad
between a number of groups within the School, evolutionary biology are broad, from the
range of research fields which is evident
other University disciplines on both the North basic science that underpins the discipline of
by consistently high levels of international
Terrace and Waite Campuses, and other ecology, to understanding selected roles of
publications and conference presentations,
institutions, especially the South Australian humans in disturbed ecological communities.
extensive funding from government
Museum, Botanic Gardens, and several South Research is supported by field stations located
agencies and collaboration with government
Australian Government research laboratories. at Coobowie, Kangaroo Island, Koonamore,
organisations, corporations and industry
Keith, Middleback and West Island.
Core research disciplines within the School groups and by numerous active links with
are ecology and evolutionary biology, geology Recently, the Australian Centre for Ancient
international research groups.
and geophysics and soil and land systems. DNA opened within the discipline and houses
• Continental evolution
research into evolution and environmental
The School’s research interests include: • Economic geology
change through time using preserved
• Earth environments genetic records in human, animal, plant and • Environmental geophysics
• Earth materials, structures and resources sedimentary material. • Geophysics
• Ecology and biodiversity • Environmental physiology • Mineral exploration
• Environmental physiology • Evolutionary biology (including molecular • Organic geochemistry.
• Evolutionary biology evolution and palaeontology)
• Marine and freshwater ecology and biology

Professor Barry Brook Staff Member

Professor Brook is working to combat one of employs research methods to analyse and
the most urgent challenges facing the global model known changes, as well as future climate
community: climate change. change impact to provide information that helps
guide agricultural and wildlife management
“We have so far had less than one degree of
practices and Government policy for the future.
recent global warming, yet it is already affecting
the lives of millions of people and thousands “In the future we hope to identify ways and
of species.” means of reducing extinctions and mitigating the
WITH THE CONSEQUENCES OF CLIMATE
worst ravages of global change.”
CHANGE EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY WORSEN Professor Brook holds the Sir Hubert Wilkins
DURING THIS CENTURY, BARRY AND HIS TEAM
OF RESEARCHERS WORK TO UNDERSTAND THE
Chair of Climate Change, and is Director,
VARIOUS ASPECTS OF HUMAN IMPACT Research Institute for Climate Change and
ON BIODIVERSITY. Sustainability. He teaches in Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology in the School of Earth and
Professor Brook holds the Their work focuses particularly on climate Environmental Sciences.
Sir Hubert Wilkins Chair of change, deforestation and overexploitation in
Climate Change the hope of curbing the current trend. His team

46 EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES XX 46


CES

SOIL AND LAND SYSTEMS


Web: www.ees.adelaide.edu.au/disciplines/sls/

Soil and Land Systems brings together a


unique integration of expertise in soil and
natural resource science.
Our research sets out to better understand
the management of resources in natural and
agro-ecosystems, aimed at environmental
and agricultural sustainability and soil health.
Particular research strengths include physics,
chemistry, biology and hydrology of soils,
environmental contamination, toxicology and
bioremediation and spatial and temporal
analysis of landscapes.
Contexts for our work range from natural to
agro-ecosystems at scales from microscopic
to regional and continental.
• Environmental toxicology and remediation
• Landscape processes and systems
• Natural resource science
• Plant-soil interactions
• Remote sensing and geographic
information systems
• Soil physico-chemical and biological
processes.

Jasmine Packer PhD Student

Australia has one of the highest rates of mammal investigating why bandicoots are using blackberry,
extinctions in the world, and it is well-known that and what we can do about this dilemma.
the small-medium sized mammals have suffered
The project aims to help conserve the Southern
the worst. It was the threat of a disturbing loss of
Brown Bandicoot by developing better
biodiversity that inspired Jasmin to devote her PhD
management strategies for blackberry where
studies to helping prevent the disappearance of
it provides the last remaining habitat for the
an endangered bandicoot in the Mt Lofty Ranges.
bandicoot and other small mammals.
THE SOUTHERN BROWN BANDICOOT IS THE
LAST REMAINING SPECIES FROM THE BILBY “It was the reputation for high quality research,
AND BANDICOOT FAMILY OCCURRING NATURALLY combined with the opportunity to work under the
IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA. guidance of Associate Professor Sue Carthew, that
It is renowned for taking refuge amongst thickets drew me to the University of Adelaide for my PhD
of blackberry - one of Australia's worst environ- research. With the combined wisdom of state
mental weeds and one that is being cleared by government, local landholders and the University
“It was the reputation for high landholders each year. Building on a partnership of Adelaide we hope there will be Southern Brown
quality research ... that drew me
between the University and the Department Bandicoot snuffling around for truffles in the
to the University of Adelaide.”
for Environment and Heritage, Jasmin is Mount Lofty Ranges for many years to come.”

EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 47


ECONOMICS

CONTACT DETAILS finance and international trade and • Natural resources and environment
development economics. The University of • Public economics
Head of School: Professor Christopher Findlay
Adelaide is one of the few in Australia to offer
Phone: 61 8 8303 5540
graduate-level coursework for the Masters
Fax: 61 8 8223 1460
and PhD degrees in economics.
Email: pgcoordeco@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.economics.adelaide.edu.au/prospective/pg/ Research Interests
Postgraduate (Research) Academic • Applied econometrics
Coordinator: Dr Ralph Bayer
• Development economics
Phone: 61 8 8303 5540
Fax: 61 8 8223 1460
• Econometric theory
Email: ralph.bayer@adelaide.edu.au • Economic history
• Economies in transition
The School of Economics is responsible for • Financial economics
teaching economics to students in a range • International trade
of undergraduate and postgraduate • Macroeconomics
degrees in the University, and in all areas of
• Microeconomics
theoretical and applied economics, statistics,
econometrics, economic history, international • Monetary economics.

Professor Richard Pomfret Staff Member

Professor Pomfret has been Professor of IN 1996 HE SPENT SIX MONTHS AT THE OECD
Economics at the University of Adelaide since IN PARIS WHERE HE PREPARED A REPORT ON
1992. Prior to this he was Professor of Economics CHINA’S ROLE IN THE WORLD ECONOMY.
at the Johns Hopkins University School of Richard’s research interests centre on economic
Advanced International Studies in Washington development and international economics, and
DC, Bologna (Italy) and Nanjing (China). he has published over one hundred papers in
He previously worked at Concordia University in these fields.
Montréal and the Institut für Weltwirtschaft at the He has written 17 books, including Investing in
University of Kiel in Germany. He has also held China 1979-1989; Ten Years of the Open Door
visiting positions at universities in Australia, Canada, Policy (1991), The Economics of Regional Trading
China, France and the USA, and is an honorary Arrangements (1997, paperback edition 2001),
Fellow of the Centre for Euro-Asian Studies, University Constructing a Market Economy: Diverse Paths
of Reading, UK, and of the research centre from Central Planning in Asia and Europe (2002),
ROSES-CNRS, Université-Paris I (Sorbonne). and most recently, The Central Asian Economies
Richard has written 17 books Richard has acted as adviser to the Australian since Independence,(2006).
and published numerous
Government and to international organisations. He has also published numerous textbooks on
textbooks on international trade.
In 1993 he was seconded to the United Nations for international trade and development economics.
a year, acting as adviser on macroeconomic policy
to the Asian republics of the former Soviet Union.

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EDUCATION

CONTACT DETAILS formal research proposal. The thesis must then • Languages education
be completed within a stipulated time frame. • Leadership and innovation
Postgraduate Coordinator: Professor Ron Tzur
Email: higher.education@adelaide.edu.au Doctor of Education: the first part of • Learning objecct and educational
Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/education the degree involves a structured program simulations
focused on research methodology. Students
The School of Education, in the Faculty of then complete three research projects, which • Measurement in education research
the Professions, has a history of over 120 are written up and presented for external
• Multivariate and multilevel modelling in
years of educational research and teacher examination as a research portfolio.
educational research
education in South Australia. The School
currently offers three research degrees: Research Areas • Professional and reflective practice,
including mentoring
Master of Education: requires a one- • Assessment and evaluation
• Science and mathematics education
semester involvement in a research • Curriculum, teaching and learning
methodology course and one other • Social and cultural context of education.
• Families, culture and society
preparatory course as part of a structured • Teaching practicum and associated models
• History of the interaction of religion,
program. The last three semesters are spent of best practice.
education and social change
completing a research thesis.
• ICT in education
PhD: requires one semester of a structured • Implications of cognitive neuroscience and
program in which students complete neural network for education
necessary background study and prepare a

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XX
ENGINEERING

Research Interests and Strengths CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering
Engineering is comprised of the Schools of Phone: 61 8 8303 5446 Fax: 61 8 8303 4373 • Catalysis
Chemical; Civil, Environmental and Mining; Email: pg@chemeng.adelaide.edu.au • Combustion and gasification of coal
Electrical and Electronic; and Mechanical Web: www.chemeng.adelaide.edu.au/
• Laser studies of the reactions of silicon
Engineering; and the Australian School of The School has a strong research team and germanium associated with
Petroleum. The Schools of Computer Science that is focused on solving problems and microelectronic component
and Mathematical Sciences also contribute to providing answers for industry and the wider • Reaction engineering studies of coal
programs offered by Engineering. community. Research groups study a wide processing have important ramifications in
Engineering has a fine reputation for innovative spectrum of problems and have a strong the study of greenhouse gas production
research across a wide range of fields. Individual connection to related industries, which in association with combined cycles
staff members have close links with industry, provide much of the necessary funding. power generation systems, catalytic
their research is well supported and a signifi- decomposition of nitric oxide and engine
cant number are world leaders in their disciplines. Research Interests exhaust clean-up Thermal pyrolysis.
Many of their technological breakthroughs Biochemical Engineering
form the basis of independent companies. Fluid and Particle Mechanics
• Design, modelling and simulation of
• Development of a continuous flow
The Faculty has an extensive research infra- processing systems for the production
rheometer for industrial slurries
structure. Specialist facilities include acoustic of recombinant proteins from genetically
and microwave anechoic chambers, micro- engineered microorganisms and for the • Dynamic settling of particles in a
circuit design suites, bioprocessing, combustion production of non-specific growth factors sheared fluid
and water laboratories, earthquake simulators, for by-product cheese whey • Effect of mechanical vibrations on settling
strongfloors, dynamic testing machines and • Design of processing system disinfection behaviour of flocculated suspensions
a visualisation laboratory. All Schools have for the elimination of contaminating • Flow visualisation of time-dependent visco-
access to state-of-the-art software for design microorganisms. plastic fluids in Coutette and coating flows
and analysis purposes.

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www.

• Mechanics of phase inversion in • Technical and economic optimisation of • Environmental geotechnics and landfills
liquid-liquid emulsions such plant in the context of a standard • Expansive soil behaviour and design
• Numerical modelling. industrial environment
• Fatigue assessment of residual strength
and endurance
Laser Diagnostics and CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL
Combustion Engineering AND MINING ENGINEERING • Finite element modelling in structures
and hydraulics
• Gas combustion Phone: 61 8 8303 5451 Fax: 61 8 8303 4359
Email: pg@civeng.adelaide.edu.au • Geostatistics
• Laser diagnostic techniques have greatly
Web: www.ecms.adelaide.edu.au/civeng • Hydraulic modelling of pipe networks
contributed to our understanding of
complex phenomena. The non-intrusive Research Interests and transients
nature of the laser radiation allows precise • Artificial intelligence techniques applied to • Hydrology, especially rainfall modelling
probing, with high temporal and special water resources management • Infrastructure diagnosis, assessment
resolution, without interfering with the flow and rehabilitation
• Coastal zone processes and near shore
• Plasma • In situ and laboratory testing of soil and rock
sediment transport
• Turbulent flow. • Joint probability analysis in water engineering
• Column separation in water hammer
Process Systems Engineering • Composite steel and concrete structures • Leak detection in pipe networks

• Automated process operating • Computer numerical modelling of • Masonry structures


command systems hydraulic systems • Modelling unsteady flow in irrigation systems
• Behaviours of chemical processes and their • Diagnosis and assessment of civil infrastructure • Non-linear analysis and design of
associated equipment • Domestic waterhammer concrete structures
• Biochemical engineering processes • Earthquake engineering and • Optimisation of water systems using
• Development of mathematical models structural dynamics genetic algorithms

• Dynamic simulation of water treatment • Earth retaining structures • Physical hydraulic modelling

• Optimisation and retrofitting of process • Enhancing learning and teaching in • Probabilistic methods in geomechanics
energy systems civil engineering • Response of soils to cyclic loading

Professor Graham (Gus) Nathan Staff Member

Deputy Director of the Research Institute for led to the joint development of award winning
Climate Change and Sustainability Institute technologies such us "Gyrotherm" low-NOx
and head of the Fluid Mechanics, Energy burner technology applied in the cement, lime
and Combustion Research Group–the largest and steel industries and low emission flames
research group within the Faculty of Engineering, used in the Olympic Torches at the Sydney and
Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Gus Athens Olympic Games, and in the Stadium
Nathan is passionate about the development Flames at Athens and Doha.
and implementation of sustainable energy. IN ADDITION, GUS IS ENGAGED IN EMERGING
He is actively involved in establishing TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS GEOTHERMAL,
SOLAR-THERMAL, BIOMASS WIND AND WAVE
partnerships with industry and government
TECHNOLOGY.
to adopt multi-disciplinary approaches to
mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and he has He has published over 150 peer-reviewed
worked with a range of industries and research articles in the field and is the joint inventor of
organisations in sectors spanning power seven patents. He has undertaken around 50
Gus Nathan is passionate about
generation, minerals processing, transport fuels consulting and contract research programs for
sustainable energy.
and Olympic flames in order to develop and industries spanning the cement, lime, aluminium,
implement cleaner technologies. His work has power generation, mining, steel, glass,
included technologies to mitigate emissions petrochemical and geothermal sectors.
of NOx, CO2, fine particles and soot and has

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• Retrofitting structures with fibre Research Interests Microelectronics and Radio
reinforced plastic Frequency Engineering
Sensor, Signals and Information Processing
• Risk and uncertainty Major thrusts include:
Major thrusts include signal processing and
• River hydraulics sensor systems for: • Antennas and radio wave propagation
• Spatial variability of soils • Biomedical applications • Integrated microelectronic RF systems
• Sustainability in civil engineering • Imaging • Lightweight cryptography for passive RFID
• Water quality monitoring and analysis systems
• Navigation
• Wetland modelling and design. • RFID technologies for supply chain
• Surveillance.
management application
ELECTRICAL AND Research Centres:
• VLSI for high speed high performance
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING • Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME) applications.
Phone: 61 8 8303 5277 Fax: 61 8 8303 4360 • Centre for Expertise in Phased Array and Research Centres:
Email: enquiries@eleceng.adelaide.edu.au Microwave Radar Systems (CEPAMiR)
Web: www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au
• Adelaide Auto-ID Lab
• Sensor Signal Processing Program (SSP).
• Centre for High Performance Integrated
The School has a strong research focus with
Power Engineering Technologies and Systems (CHiPTec).
staff and students active in a wide variety of
projects. The School's vision is to increase Major thrusts include: Telecommunications
the scale and impact of world-class research • Power electronics, electrical machines Major thrusts include:
undertaken and to provide the highest quality and drives
• Automated planning and concurrent
PhD supervision. Research activities span • Power quality and condition monitoring systems science
fundamental theoretical advances through • Power system dynamics and control
to commercial spin-offs. Recent research • Commercial, policy and regulatory issues in
• Renewable energy systems and electric telecommunications, internet and the media
outcomes include significant contributions
transportation.
to power systems, radar signal processing, • Forensic investigation techniques for
terahertz imaging, biologically inspired vision telecommunications and multimedia
and radio frequency identification (RFID).
• Performance analysis and quality of service
provisioning for wireless and wired networks

Professor Angus Simpson Staff Member

When pipes burst, precious water is wasted. Based to solve practical problems for the community,
on research by Professor Angus Simpson at the government and industry. Professor Angus
University of Adelaide, there are better ways to have Simpson and his team in the School of Civil,
an impact on dramatic pipe failures. Water is life. But Environmental and Mining Engineering at the
delivery infrastructure is rapidly ageing and is prone University of Adelaide have found a way to find leaks
to failure - sometimes dramatic. It is a global and identify pipe weakness before trouble occurs.
problem with many countries losing up to 35%
“We can very quickly find leaks and bursts using
through water leakage. “When water pipes burst,
computerised water hammer techniques. In addition,
the wastage is very visible. However blockages,
we’ve replaced invasive and expensive cameras
minor leaks and valve malfunctions occur every
with inverse transient techniques, based on 10
day. And water is wasted without detection.”
years’ research. We listen to what the pipes tell us
The University of Adelaide has created a and that gives us an extremely detailed image of the
water research cluster that brings together pipe’s condition. Droughts bring water conservation
researchers in engineering, science, economics, to the forefront. However the delivery of fresh water is
“We're making sure there's irrigation science and architecture. This a global problem. We’re making sure there’s
water in every tap each time it's Cluster has created a much greater focus on water in every tap each time it’s turned on.”
turned on.” integrated water research within the University

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• Signal processing, coding and system design
for communications and radar systems.
Research Centre:
Centre for Internet Research.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Phone: 61 8 8303 5460 Fax: 61 8 8303 4367
Email: enquiry@mecheng.adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au

The School of Mechanical Engineering is


proud of its long-standing tradition of high
quality research and postgraduate student
education. Many of our higher degree
graduates gain employment with high-tech
companies and consultancies, working
nationally and internationally.
Occupations of higher degree graduates
can range from research engineer to
industrial product designer and innovator,
management consultant, specialist technical
engineering consultant, university professor,
or even astronaut.
Graduates are in great demand and occupy
a wide range of positions in industry and
government. A postgraduate degree from
the School of Mechanical Engineering is a
passport to an exciting, innovative, rewarding
and productive career.
Major Research Activities:
• Acoustics
• Active and passive flow control • Flames and industrial burners • Precessing jet flows and flames
• Active noise control • Flow induced instability • Robotics
• Active vibration control • Flow measurement and visualisation • Solid mechanics
• Advanced composite materials • Fluid mechanics • Space engineering
• Aeracoustics • Fracture mechanics • Stress analysis
• Aeronautics • Gaseous explosion modelling • Structural health monitoring
• Aerospace • Heat transfer • Structural integrity and life extension
• Airconditioning • Industrial noise control • Supersonic combustion
• Aircraft design • Jets and wakes • Sustainable energy
• Alternative fuels • Materials science • Turbulent reacting flows
• Biological flows • Materials, welding and fracture mechanics • Ultrasonics
• Biomechanics • Mechatronics • Underwater acoustics
• Combustion • Micro motion stages and systems • Unmanned Air Vehicles
• Computational methods in fluid and • MILD combustion • Unsteady pipe flows
solid mechanics • Mixing of fuel jets • Vibration
• Control • Non-linear dynamics • Welding metallurgy
• Engineering education • Particle-laden flows • Wind engineering.
• Fatigue and fracture of welded structures • Plasma aerodynamics

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HEALTH SCIENCES

CONTACT DETAILS We encourage the development of research DENTISTRY


teams and groups within and across disciplines
Executive Dean: Professor Justin Beilby Dean and Head: Professor Johann de Vries
at all levels and with affiliated hospitals; Postgraduate enquiries: Dr Janet Fuss
Manager, Research Secretariat: Dr Christiane Niess
collaborations with other institutions and Phone: 61 8 8303 4052 Fax: 61 8 8303 3444
Phone: 61 8 8303 3248
faculties nationally and internationally are Email: janet.fuss@adelaide.edu.au
Fax: 61 8 8303 3788 strongly supported. Research is an integral Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/dentistry/
Email: admissions.health@adelaide.edu.au part of the Faculty and covers a wide range of Research in the School of Dentistry has
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au activities undertaken by University employees, a long and distinguished history at the
clinical and affiliate titleholders, visiting University of Adelaide.
The University of Adelaide’s Faculty of
research staff and higher degree students.
Health Sciences has a long and distinguished It is home to the Australian Research Centre
The Faculty of Health Sciences focuses
history of outstanding research. for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH) and
on specific areas of research strengths.
Situated in the heart of Adelaide, the Faculty the Colgate Clinical Dental Research Centre,
This focused approach enables the Faculty
forms part of a thriving health sciences which is the most advanced dental research
to serve community needs, develop its
research precinct. It has a particularly centre in the southern hemisphere.
international stature and take advantage of
close relationship with the South Australian The School has a broad scope of dental
new funding opportunities.
teaching hospitals and biomedical research research, including child and geriatric
New Centres have been established to
institutes, opening up a wide range of dental health, dental services research
support the vision and mission of the
research opportunities for postgraduate and fluoride studies.
University and the Faculty of Health Sciences.
students in clinical settings.
They will help to maintain our competitive
The infrastructure, specialised facilities and Research Interests
edge as a research-intensive Faculty and
leading-edge technologies create an environ- • Craniofacial biology
provide new facilities for clinical, research
ment in which our internationally recognised
and teaching activities. In the future this will • Dental education
scientists and clinicians will advance both
enhance the economic and health impact of • Forensic odontology
health research and patient care.
medical research in Adelaide.

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www.

• Indigenous oral health PATHOLOGY teaching, excellent research opportunities


• Oral and maxillofacial surgery and clinical service and management. The
Phone: 61 8 8303 3180 Fax: 61 8 8303 4408
School consists of five Disciplines which are
• Oral microbiology and immunology Email: david.haynes@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/pathology/ involved in basic science research, clinical
• Oral pathology
research and epidemiological presence.
• Orthodontics Research Interests
Research laboratories are located within the
• Paediatric dentistry • Bone and joint research major teaching hospitals of the University of
• Periodontics • Bone loss in malignancy Adelaide, the Hanson Institute, and Institute
• Restorative dentistry. • Brain oedema of Medical and Veterinary Science.

MEDICAL SCIENCES • Connective tissue pathology and physiology


ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE
• Inflammation
Head: Professor Robert Vink Phone: 61 8 8222 4000 Fax: 61 8 8222 5887
Postgraduate enquiries: Assoc Professor Rod Irvine • Neuropathology Email: guy.ludbrook@adelaide.gov.au
Phone: 61 8 8303 5976 Fax: 61 8 8224 0685 • Normal development and function of Web: www.anaesthesia.adelaide.edu.au/
Email: rod.irvine@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/school_medsci/
tissues and cells
Research Interests
• Osteoporosis
The School offers a dynamic research- • Acute pain
• Parkinson’s disease
intensive environment that nurtures the • Equipment standards
development of our students to their full • Spinal research
• GABAB pharmacology
potential, and fosters excellence in inter- • Stroke
disciplinary research. • Incident monitoring
• Traumatic brain injury.
• Neuropharmacology
The School of Medical Sciences
PHARMACOLOGY • Patient safety
encompasses the disciplines of Anatomical
Sciences, Pathology and Pharmacology. Phone: 61 8 8303 5976 Fax: 61 8 8224 0685 • Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Together, these disciplines provide the Email: rod.irvine@adelaide.edu.au

foundation for careers in medicine,


Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/pharmacology MEDICINE (ROYAL ADELAIDE
dentistry and the allied health sciences. HOSPITAL, IMVS/HANSON INSTITUTE)
Research Interests
Phone: 61 8 8222 3145 Fax: 61 8 8222 3217
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES • Clinical and experimental pharmacology of Email: david.callen@imvs.sa.gov.au
drugs of dependence and abuse
Phone: 61 8 8303 5488 Fax: 61 8 8303 4398
• Clinical trials of drugs to treat heroin and Research Interests
Email: bruce.firth@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/health/anat/ methamphetamine dependence • Ageing
• Drug metabolism, transport and • Appetite, nutrition, obesity and
Research Interests pharmacokinetics diabetes mellitus
• Biological and forensic anthropology • Gastrointestinal transport mechanisms • Bone loss in malignancy
• Cell biology of sperm, eggs and fertilisation • Molecular and clinical pharmacology • Cancer immunology
in mammals
• Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics • Cancer research (including internationally
• Connective tissue research recognised expertise in breast and
• Pharmacology of pain management
• Demyelination and degeneration in the prostate cancer)
• Substituted amphetamine neurotoxicity
nervous system • Cardiovascular research
• Somatic and visceral sensory and motor
• Dynamics of germ cell production • Functional neuroscience of human
function in health and disease.
in mammals movement, cognition and behaviour
• Growth and regulation of development of MEDICINE • Gastrointestinal motor function
the gastrointestinal tract Head: Professor Gary Wittert • Haemopoietic stem cell transplantation
• Human body size and shape Postgraduate enquiries: Assoc Professor David Callen including cord blood transplantation
Phone: 61 8 8222 3145 Fax: 61 8 8222 3217
• Human growth and physical development • Herbal medicine
Email: david.callen@imvs.sa.gov.au
• Pineal complex and circadian biology and Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/school_medicine/ • Leukaemia biology and targeted drug
thermoregulation in reptiles development
The School of Medicine has broad ranging
• The blood brain barrier in traumatic • Men’s health, androgens, androgen
functions in undergraduate and postgraduate
brain injury. receptors and prostate disease

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• Mesenchymal stem cell biology and OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCES • Optic nerve pathology in experimental
tissue regeneration glaucoma
Phone: 61 8 8222 2729 Fax: 61 8 8222 2741
• Metabolic bone and joint disease Email: robert.casson@adelaide.edu.au • Osteopontin in the retina
• Mucositis research • Phacotrabeculectomy using a biaxial
Research Interests phacoemulsification technique
• Nerve gut research
• Nutrition in critical illness • Analysis of chromosomal translocations in • Prevalence and causes of visual
ocular-adnexal MALT lymphoma impairment
• Programmed cell death
• Anterior capsule phimosis with foldable • Prevalence and risk factors for cataract and
• Public health
and rollable IOL's retinal disease in central Sri Lanka
• Respiratory physiology
• Anterior segment OCT examining effective • Proliferative markers in basal cell
• Vitamin D.
lens position of ThinOptx IOL's following carcinoma and in orbital cavernous
MEDICINE (QUEEN biaxial phacoemulsification haemangioma
ELIZABETH HOSPITAL) • Aspects of optic nerve pathology after • Risk factors of common age-related
retinal excitotoxic injury eye diseases
Email: jenny.kennedy@nwahs.sa.gov.au
• Astigmatism • The effect of ultra-short pulsed laser on
Research Interests • Detection of bacterial and viral DNA in trabecular meshwork cells.
• Basic neuroscience in genetics ocular-adnexal lymphoma
ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMA
• Basic neuroscience in genetics of stroke • Early molecular events after neuronal injury
Phone: 61 8 8222 5760 Fax: 61 8 8232 3065
• Cell physiology and molecular science • Establishment of optimal choice of type of
Email: oksana.holubowycz@adelaide.edu.au
in nerve, gut, kidney, cardiac, synovial aspheric IOL to match corneal asphericity Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/ot/
and respiratory tissues • Examination of the effect of smoking on the
• Clinical science in gastroenterology, outcome of LASIK and PRK Research Interests
geriatrics, cardiology, rheumatology, • Glaucoma and retina diseases • Bone cancers
neurology, respiratory and renal medicine • Immunohistochemistry of normal lacrimal • Bone cell biology
• Population health and epidemiology of sac and tumours of lacrimal sac • Bone imaging
chronic disease • Indigenous eye health • Bone structure and function
• Stem cell research. • Intraocular lens implant

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• Hand and upper limb SURGERY • Haemodynamics of incompetent calf
• Hip reconstruction (ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL) perforating veins
• Joint disorders Phone: 61 8 8222 415 Fax: 61 8 8222 5896
• Health technology assessment in surgery
• Joint replacement surgery Email: neville.deyoung@adelaide.edu.au • Inflammatory bowel disease
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/surgery/
• Knee and sports injury • Liver surgery
• Musculoskeletal disease, trauma Research Interests • Minimally invasive surgical techniques.
and rehabilitation • Gastroesophageal reflux disease PAEDIATRICS AND
• Pathological bone loss • Head injury neurotrauma, spinal REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
• Spinal trauma and disease. cord trauma
Head: Professor Julie Owens
• Medical education Postgraduate enquiries:
PSYCHIATRY Assoc Professor David Kennaway
• Melanoma vaccine therapy
Phone: 61 8 8222 5141 Fax: 61 8 8222 2865 Phone: 61 8 8303 4090 Fax: 61 8 8222 6028
Email: helen.winefield@adelaide.edu.au • Oesophageal cancer and Barrett’s Email: david.kennaway@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/psychiatry/ oesophagus treatment and gene Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/school_paedrepro/
expression
The School of Paediatrics and Reproductive
Research Interests • Operative complications and risks Health comprises the Discipline of Paediatrics
• Anxiety disorders • Sentinal lymph node surgery in breast and the Discipline of Obstetrics and
• Child and adolescent health cancer and melanoma treatment Gynaecology. The amalgamation of these two
and illness • The immune system and tumour growth Disciplines creates a School that will lead Child
• Dementia • Tumour immunology Health and Reproductive Health in the areas
of research and research training as well as
• Depression • Tumour antigens and dendritic cells.
translation of research into health practice.
• Eating disorders
SURGERY
• History of psychiatry OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL)
• Medical education Phone: 61 8 8303 4090 Fax: 61 8 8222 6028
Phone: 61 8 8222 7541 Fax: 61 8 8222 6028
• Post-traumatic stress disorder Email: prue.cowled@adelaide.edu.au
Email: david.kennaway@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/og/
• Psychology of health and health care Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/surgery/

• Quality of life Research Interests


Research Interests
• Schizophrenia and its socio-cultural • Advanced reproductive technology
aspects • Biliary surgery
• Cerebral palsy
• Suicidal behaviour. • Colon cancer
• Circadian physiology
• Colorectal surgery

Cadence Minge PhD Student, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The Young Investigator Award (YIA) is an initiative of in how to effectively communicate their science, the
the Children, Women's Health Services and the Faculty of Health Sciences is ensuring graduates
Faculty of Health Sciences. It rewards excellence are confident and equipped to sell the messages
in SA's young researchers in both science and their of their success to the world!
ability to communicate and 'sell’ their research.
“My time as a postgraduate student at the
The 2007 winner was Cadence Minge, for her
University of Adelaide has been a tremendously
study in ovarian malfunction caused by a high-
rewarding one, in which I have been continuously
fat diet that is reversed with short-term treatment
encouraged to participate in awards, and
with the anti-diabetic drug Rosiglitazone.
numerous training programs. I am confident that
“I was fortunate to be awarded this prize for my I can expand on these valuable experiences as I
research. By rewarding excellence in South start postdoctoral work.”
Australia's young researchers, and providing training

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• Developmental neuromotor physiology • Child and adolescent public health rural and remote localities, nursing in all its
• Early life programming of health and disease • Child health and nutrition practice specialities, and indigenous health.
• Embryology • Complex carbohydrates and
CENTRE FOR MILITARY
• Health and social outcomes in reproduction lysosomal diseases
& VETERANS' HEALTH
• Human and animal reproductive • Consumer involvement in health care
curriculum development, especially in Phone: 61 8 8303 5200 Fax: 61 8 8303 5368
biotechnology and stem calls Email: alexander.mcfarlane@adelaide.edu.au
child health
• Maternal and fetal biology and medicine Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/school_phcp/cmvh/
• Diabetes and endocrinology in children
• Maternal-fetal physiology The Centre for Military and Veterans' Health
• Genetics and molecular genetics
• Menopause (CMVH) is an internationally-unique, academic
• Genetic medicine (lysosomal diseases,
• Nutrition, environment and reproduction community and military partnership which is
neurogenetics)
• Oocyte and early embryo development dedicated to innovatively seeking solutions to
• Immunology military and veterans' health issues through
• Ovarian and follicular function
• Paediatric gastroenterology and research, post-graduate education and
• Perinatology respiratory medicine professional development, e-Health and
• Reproductive immunology • Rheumatology and vaccinology public debate.
• Uterine biology, implantation and • Tissue growth and repair (bone, gut and skin). Research Interests:
placental development.
POPULATION HEALTH AND • Long term effects of lead exposure on
PAEDIATRICS CLINICAL PRACTICE cognitive ability
Phone: 61 8 8161 6562 Fax: 61 8 8161 7031 Head: Professor Konrad Jamrozik • Mental health outcomes of
Email: simon.barry@adelaide.edu.au Postgraduate enquiries: deployed personnel
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/paediatrics/ Associate Professor Annette Braunack-Mayer
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
Phone: 61 8 8303 3569 Fax: 61 8 8303 3511
Research Interests Email: annette.braunackmayer@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/school_phcp/ GENERAL PRACTICE
• Allergy
The School of Population Health and Clinical Phone: 61 8 8303 3569 Fax: 61 8 8303 3511
• Cellular immunology (cancer biology,
Practice brings together academic disciplines Email: annette.braunackmayer@adelaide.edu.au
immune system development, cell Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/health/gp/
concerned with preventing disease and
signalling)
promoting health in populations, provision
• Child and adolescent health services research Research Interests
of health services which are the first point
• Child and adolescent mental health of contact for individuals and families in the • Grief and palliative care
community, health services generally and in • Health services research
• Mental health
• Multi-method research using qualitative
interpretive methods and quantitative
techniques
• Point of care testing in general practice
• Primary health care practice in rural and
remote areas, and international health
• Psychological aspects of cancer screening
• Respiratory health.

NURSING
Phone: 61 8 8303 4878 Fax: 61 8 8303 3594
Email: rick.wiechula@adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/

Research Interests
• Change management and clinical audit
• Clinical research
• Design and analysis of research studies

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Faculty of Health Sciences Research Expo Winners

In October 2007, the Faculty of Joanne Collins (School of


Health Sciences held its first Research Psychology): Barriers to seeking help
Expo - 63 PhD students across 15 for mental health issues in rural areas:
disciplines presented their research A qualitative investigation
results on 72 posters in Bonython
Jenny Myers (Discipline of Surgery -
Hall. The winners for the best poster
Royal Adelaide Hospital): Insights into
presentation were:
post operative dysphagia following total
Alkis Psaltis (Discipline of Medicine - and partial laparoscopic fundoplication
Queen Elizabeth Hospital): An
Eleanor Need (Discipline of Medicine
animal model for the study of biofilms
- Royal Adelaide Hospital): Bioassay
in rhinosinusitis
measurements of serum androgens in
L to R: Alkis, Eric, Joanne, Jenny and Eleanor Eric Smith (Discipline of Surgery the Florey Adelaide Male aging study
- Royal Adelaide Hospital): DNA reveals that mammalian cell culture-
methylation in oesophageal disease based bioassays measure total T'.

• Embedding evidence in health systems MEDICINE, LEARNING AND • Changes in information processing
and decision support systems TEACHING UNIT (MLTU) associated with ageing
• Evidence review, synthesis, transfer and Phone: 61 8 8303 4696 Fax: 61 8 8303 6225
• Clinical and health psychology
utilisation/implementation Email: anne.tonkin@adelaide.edu.au • Cognitive development in children
• Health services research. Web: http://curriculum.adelaide.edu.au/index.asp
• Cognitive psychology
The Medicine, Learning and Teaching Unit
PUBLIC HEALTH • Cultural factors influencing organisational
has research interests in student learning
behaviour and work
Phone: 61 8 8303 3569 Fax: 61 8 8303 3511 in the context of an integrated problem-
• Discourse and rhetoric
Email: annette.braunackmayer@adelaide.edu.au based learning curriculum, clinical teaching,
Web: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/publichealth/ curriculum design and implementation, • Early intervention and prevention of
evaluation and assessment. mental health problems
Research Interests
• Factors influencing gambling behaviour
• Clinical trials methodology Research Interests • Forgiveness and social justice
• Communicable diseases
• Curriculum implementation • Health services evaluation
• Epidemiology
• Development of reasoning ability, assessment • Human decision-making
• Ethics in public health of performance in a clinical setting • Human performance under stress
• Health economics • Role of language in learning in medicine. • Individual differences in personality
• Health services research
PSYCHOLOGY • Intellectual disability - epidemiology
• Health technology assessment and psychopathology
• Indigenous health Head: Professor Deborah Turnbull
Postgraduate enquiries: • Language processing
• Occupational health and safety Professor Martha Augoustinos • Memory
Phone: 61 8 8303 5693 Fax: 61 8 8303 3770
• Public policy • Needs assessment and support services
Email: martha.augoustinos@adelaide.edu.au
• Research design and statistical analysis. Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/ for people with disabilities

RURAL HEALTH Staff and students within the School of • Neuropsychological investigations of
Psychology are engaged in research fields of acquired brain damage and impairments
Phone: 61 8 8303 6030 Fax: 61 8 8683 2095 cognition, perception, neuropsychology, and associated with ageing
Email: jonathan.newbury@adelaide.edu.au
individual differences. There is also a strong • Occupational stress
Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/health/gp/rural/
emphasis on applied research engaging
• Optimising the human-machine interface
Research Interests with social and organisational issues. Further
• Perceptual motor organisation
• Community based studies to counter interests focus on human health and wellbeing
through the lifespan and the evaluation of • Psychoneuroimmunology
overweight and obesity
interventions to promote health and wellbeing, • Psychosocial aspects of chronic illness
• Community development in rural
and the health policy implications of all. • Social and organisational psychology
health workforce
• Epidemiology of osteoporosis and lung Research Interests • Social representations theory
disease in Aboriginal communities • Sports psychology
• Assessment and management of pain
• Indigenous health. in children • Theories of intelligence and its measurement
• Categorisation and knowledge representation • Unemployment and health.

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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

CONTACT DETAILS HISTORY AND POLITICS • Genders and religion/history/race in


Australia/representation; history of
Executive Dean: Professor Nicholas Harvey Phone: 61 8 8303 374 Fax: 61 8 8303 3443
Email: historyandpolitics@adelaide.edu.au
feminism in Australia, Britain and US
Registrar: Mr Robert Ewers
Web: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/historypolitics • Historical perspectives/biography
Email: humss.office@adelaide.edu.au
• History of food and drink: cuisine in
Web: www.hss.adelaide.edu.au History
18th-century mediterranean France;
The Faculty has an impressive research • Art history: Australian; contemporary; modern drinking in late-medieval and early modern
reputation across a wide range of disciplines • Australian and indigenous history; frontier Europe; food and literature; history of
in the humanities and social sciences. It violence; comparative Indigenous history Australian food; medieval cuisine
includes specialised Research Centres in the focussing on Australia, North America • History of the Cold War
areas of Australian Indigenous Research and and New Zealand; land rights; European • Material culture and presentation of history
the History of Food and Drink. representations of Aboriginal people; in museums
The Faculty’s commitment to fostering research welfare in Australia; South Australian history
• Medical history; Health policy, especially
opportunities has been further enhanced by • Commercial history: Chinese overseas the history of AIDS in an Australian and
the creation of the Australian Institute for Social business; colonial era commercial history global context
Research during 2004. It is one of Australia’s in Southeast Asia
• Russia: economic history; Soviet secret
largest interdisciplinary social science • European colonial communities in the police; Soviet/post-Soviet-American relations
research organisations and brings together: Netherlands Indies; historical biography;
• United States History: Social and Cultural,
• The Centre for Labour Research history and memory; legal and social
Race and Slavery, Maritime, 19th and
• The Don Dunstan Foundation history; nationalism and identity in Australia
20th century
in relation to ‘the new British history’;
• The National Centre for Social Applications • 20th century history: international terrorism;
plantation theory and practice; social
of Geographic Information Systems (GISCA) genocide; World War I and World War II.
and economic change in Indonesia in the
• The Public Health Information Development 19th and 20th centuries; state formation in
Unit (PHIDU) Politics
Yugoslavia; toleration and repression in
• The Social Health Unit. 17th century England; sugar production, Area Studies
trade and consumption in Asia during the • Geopolitics of Northeast Asia and the
Research Areas colonial era Middle East
Research in the Faculty can be undertaken • European history; medieval history; heresy; • North American politics
in a broad range of disciplines. Current religious history; the English revolution; • Post-socialist politics in Russia and
research interests and recent projects in early modern history; French history Eastern Europe
these areas are listed in the following pages:
• South Pacific politics
• Southeast Asian politics
• West European politics.
Australian Politics
• Aboriginal studies
• Australian Liberal and Labor governments
• Parliamentary and constitutional reform
• Public policy theory and practice
• Republicanism.
Comparative Politics
• Comparative British/Australian politics
• Development theory
• Gender and issues in liberalism
• Humanitarianism and conflict
• Human rights in the Third World
• India’s political economy
• Liberal democratic theory

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• Political economy of suicide and homicide • Theories of ethics and identity Creative Writing:
• Political economy of the Third World • Theories of justice. • Creative non-fiction; digital writing and
• Political obstacles to development writing for cross-media contexts; fiction
Radical and Cultural Theory
• Political leadership • Fictocriticism; life writing; poetry; the short story;
• Cultural criticism and critical theory
• Political management of economic reform the use of point of view as an ethical tool.
• Market socialism
• Voting and suffrage. • Marxism and anarchism Cultural Studies:
Feminist Political Theory • Media and cultural theory • Adaptation of literary and theatrical
sources; American film; Australian cultural
• Citizenship and community theory • Political theory of the community
studies; Australian film; popular culture,
• History of feminist thought • Post-colonial theory
in particular film, television and music;
• Politics of sexuality • Post-structuralism and post-modernism women's sport.
• Women and policy. • Theories of ideology and discourse.
Periods, regions and genres:
History of Political Thought HUMANITIES • African literature; American film and
• Communitarianism literature; Australian Indigenous writing;
Phone: 61 8 8303 6058 Fax: 61 8 8303 4341
• Development and prehistory of liberalism Email: gerard.obrien@adelaide.edu.au autobiography, memoir, life writing; British
and stoicism Web: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/humanities and Irish fiction 1880-1910; contemporary
• English Utilitarianism, Socialism and Australian writing; dialect poetry; diasporic
Utopian thought Classics Australian writing; drama; Early Modern
Staff in Classics at Adelaide cover a culture; experimental fiction; gothic;
• French political thought and early
considerable range of research areas, but one literature of Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana;
French socialism
area in particular is emerging as a common medieval English literature; nineteenth
• Hobbes, Locke and the Liberal tradition and twentieth-century Australian literature;
focus: Late Antiquity. This includes the
• Nationalism. poetry and poetics; science fiction; South
literature, archaeology and philosophy of the
International Politics period from around 300 up to 800 AD (without African literature (colonial, anti-apartheid,
adhering very strictly to these limits). and post-apartheid); the short story; tragedy.
• Alienation and terrorism
• Asymmetric conflict • Cultural history of ancient Macedonia and Skills and Methods:
• Australian foreign policy the reception of ancient Greek theatre • Business communications; contemporary
and drama Australian publishing and editing
• Balance of power in Asia
• The influence of ancient Greek philosophy, (including the use of electronic media);
• Chinese foreign policy
science and medicine in the history of ideas • Discipline-specific pedagogic research;
• Concepts of power in the Asia-Pacific region
English as a Second Language and ESL
• Critical security studies • How concepts of landscape, culture and
learners; scholarly editing; the teaching of
identity were formed in Roman elegiac poetry
• Human rights and international justice creative writing.
• International political economy • Non-verbal communication in Late Antiquity
Themes, modes and concepts:
• International politics of culture • The social and cultural impact of glass
and glass technology in the Late Roman • Asylum narratives; colonial and post
• International relations theory colonial studies; constructions of identity;
and early mediaeval world
• Russian foreign policy. culture, ideology and politics; ecocritical
• 4th century poetry of Prudentius studies; ecopoetics; ecphrasis; gender
Political Theory
• 5th century writer Nonnus of Panopolis in narrative; hybridity; illness narratives;
• International relations theory
interdisciplinarity; masculinity in Australian
• Language, identity and cultural membership • Aristotelian and Neo-Platonist philosophers
culture; melancholy and writing; realism;
of Late Antiquity
• Political communication, language and social memory and culture; the afterlife
rhetorical theory • Late Antiquity and Islamic glassware. of Virgil's Aeneid in literature; the critical
• Politics of film, media and popular culture history of catharsis; the history of the
English language (especially semantic change and
• Social capital
Staff in the Discipline of English conduct regional varieties of English); the literature
research and supervise in a broad range of of migration and exile; the representation
areas, including: of class and gender; utopian narrative and
theory; writing and reconciliation.

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Professor Graeme Hugo Staff Member

Demography, or the study of populations, gives services, policies and infrastructure? And in this
us a powerful insight into how Australia's population ‘Age of Immigration’ how do we reduce brain
will change. Professor Graeme Hugo believes drain and capitalise on brain circulation?”
clear vision is vital to planning for future communities.
Globalisation has seen a massive increase
People say hindsight is always 20/20. But what if we
in population movement between nations.
had a partial but accurate view of Australia's future and
Professor Hugo’s research is looking at ways
could plan with certainty? Considered one of the
in which policy interventions can result in better
world’s top three in his field, Professor Graeme Hugo,
outcomes for countries of origin and destination
a Federation Fellow at the School of Social Sciences
of migrants as well as the migrant themselves.
from 2002-2007 is helping us see ‘over the horizon’.
And his work provides valuable insights into “People are important. Detailed information on
trends in the Australian and Asian populations. populations and the changes we can expect for
the future are very important to create equitable,
“In ten years the number of people over 65
diverse and healthy societies.”
will have doubled, how do we provide effective

Theories European Studies • History of ideas in the 19th century


• Genre theory; historical formalism; This interdisciplinary programme is based • Literature and politics (from the
intersections of colonial discourse, upon the research interests of staff of the 19th century to the present)
postcolonialism, feminism and gender School of Humanities and it deals principally • Mediaeval French literature
studies; narrative theories; postcolonial with history of ideas and the literature and • Romanticism, surrealism, existentialism,
theories; realism; sexuality, the body and culture of Europe from Antiquity to the post-structuralism, autobiography
the gaze; theories of adaptation; theories present-day. Supervision is available in the • 20th-century continental philosophy.
of gender and embodiment; theories of following areas:
tragedy.
• Comparative literature Linguistics
Writers: • European cinema Staff in Linguistics at the University of
• Academic staff of English are interested • History of ideas. Adelaide cover a wide range of research
in supervising theses on a wide range areas including:
of writers in relation to the theories, French Studies
• Aboriginal linguistics, contact languages,
themes, periods and genres listed above. Staff of the Discipline of French Studies conduct Kaurna language, Pacific linguistics and
Additionally, there are specific research research and supervise in a number of Pidgin and Creole linguistics, missionary
projects on the following writers: Chinua different periods and areas of French cultural linguistics, Norfolk Island language;
Achebe; Ayi Kwei Armah; Margaret production, from contemporary French toponymy (placenames)
Atwood; William Barnes; Thomas society to the literature and social history of
• Corpus linguistics, computational
Bernhard; Charlotte Bronte; C.J. Dennis; the 18th and 19th centuries:
linguistics, lexical semantics
Emily Dickinson; Sia Figiel; Abdulrazak • Applied linguistics • History of linguistics, systemic functional
Gurnah; Thomas Hardy; Bessie Head;
• Author study (wide range) linguistics, linguistic research methods
Robert Lowell; Norman Mailer; Christopher
Marlowe; Ngugi wa Thiong'o; Njabulo • Contemporary French society • Language and the environment, discourse
Ndebele; Adrienne Rich; Olive Schreiner; • Francophone studies analysis, rhetoric and argumentation, media
W.G. Sebald; William Shakespeare; • French cinema discourse, multimodal communication
Charlotte Smith; Christos Tsiolkas; Yvonne • French crime fiction • Language learning and teaching, literacy
Vera; Zoe Wicomb. and student writing
• French literature (from the 18th century
to the present) • Language planning, language change,
language preservation and language revival
• French poetry
• History of French exploration in the Pacific • Sociolinguistics.
(in particular the Baudin expedition)

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Media Media and Cultural Studies
• Alternative media
Digital and Participatory Media
and Innovation • Fictocriticism

• Blogging • Gender, identity and representation

• Citizen and video journalism • Media and religion

• Creative praxis and industries • Visual culture

• Collaborative technologies • Women in sport

• Community media • Writing practices

• Connectivity: generation, gender • Youth studies.

• Digital story-telling
Philosophy
• Eco-media
• Aesthetics: pictorial representation and
• E-democracy and e-government style; form and creativity; comparison
• E-learning and digital pedagogy between aesthetic and ethical judgments;
• Emerging media technologies naturalising aesthetic value; theories of
• Games pleasure; beauty and the sublime
• Philosophy of religion: systems of belief;
• Intranets and peer production • Ancient philosophy and history of ideas:
revelation; reason
stoicism and Epicureanism
• Media literacies and learning • Philosophy of science: philosophy of
• Cognitive science: neurocomputational
• Mobile technologies and practices physics; space and time; quantum theory;
models of cognition; delusions; theoretical
• Production/practice scientific knowledge and method; theories
foundations of cognitive neuropsychiatry;
• User-generated-content. of explanation; levels of explanation in
theories of perception; cognitive
cognitive science; cognitive approaches
neuroscience; evolution of cognition
Media Theory, Industry and to philosophy of science
• Epistemology: self knowledge, memory
Policy Studies • Social and political philosophy: contemporary
• Kant: aesthetics; epistemology; moral theory theories of justice; history of political thought;
• Communication theory
• Legal philosophy: philosophy of criminal liberalism; paternalism; game theory.
• Cultural policy studies
law; challenges to liberal legal theory
• Film theory and practice SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Logic and philosophy of mathematics:
• Media censorship and regulation paraconsistent logic, impossible pictures;
• Media education policy deontic logic Anthropology
• Media ethics Phone: 61 8 8303 5730 Fax: 61 8 8303 5733
• Metaphysics: mind; function; mental
Email: anthropology@adelaide.edu.au
• Media and policy management causation, reduction and emergence,
Web: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/socialsciences
• Screen industries (film and television) program explanation, the determinable
determinate relation • Aboriginal Australia; Australia; Europe;
• Strategic communications.
• Moral philosophy: metaethics; normative Melanesia and Oceania; South Africa; South
ethical theory; applied ethics (esp. medical Asia (Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan);
Global Media Studies
ethics); bioethics; practical reason; Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Indonesia,
• Asian print media Timor-Leste); and East Asia (China)
consequentialism; naturalised theories of
• Chinese media ethics; personhood; the moral status of • Applied anthropology; environmental
• Communication for social change non-human animals; Kantian ethics anthropology; ethnography in anthropology;
and development • Philosophy of art: theories of art; structure theory and methods of anthropology; post-
• Indigenous and multicultural media of judgments of conceptual art modern ethnography; material culture
• Nepali media • Philosophy of film: aesthetics, ontology, • Art and aesthetics in cultural process; belief
• ‘Nollywood’ and African Cinema and epistemology of film systems and ritual symbolism; cosmology
and myth; cultural constitution of identity
• Popular media in the Asia-Pacific region • Philosophy of language: semantic realism;
ethnicity; multiculturalism, nationalism,
• Virtual African and Asian Diasporas. linguistic meaning and understanding
regionalism; domestic organisation; feminist
• Philosophy of mind: consciousness; mental perspectives in ethnography
representation; rationality; weakness of will;
self-deception; naturalised theories of mind

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• Colonialism, the state and Third and Fourth • Japan and: the Asia-Pacific; contemporary Geographical and
world peoples; contemporary society political issues; educational issues; environ- Environmental Studies
• Critical studies in social development, mental issues; foreign policy; defence and Phone: 61 8 8303 5643 Fax: 61 8 8303 3772
especially in the Asia-Pacific region; security; Australia-Asia relations; industrial Email: jennifer.payne@adelaide.edu.au
change; youth culture and identity. Web: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/socialsciences/ges
peasant society; rural society and the
contemporary state; small communities • Asian demography
Gender, Work and Social Inquiry
in contemporary complex society; social • Climate change
Phone: 61 8 8303 3715 Fax: 61 8 8303 3345
and political organisation; social mobility;
Email: sarah.hoggard@adelaide.edu.au • Coastal management
systems of hierarchy and inequality; Web: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/socialsciences/gls
systems of land tenure • Environmental Change: Australia,
• Australia: cultural studies; gender and South-East Asia and the Pacific
• Gender relations; mass/popular
cultural difference; popular culture and • Environmental Impact Assessment
consumption; media; medical anthropology;
media representations; race relations • Environmental planning and governance
photography and the production of political
symbols; Theravada Buddhism; visual • Feminism and: literary history; generations • Environmental studies in biodiversity
anthropology. of women; historiography; history: conservation and food security
Australia and Britain, 19th and 20th
• Human impact on lakes and wetlands
Asian Studies centuries; media studies; post-modernism
Phone: 61 8 8303 5815 Fax: 61 8 8303 4388 and post-colonial perspectives • Migration and development
Email: asian.studies@adelaide.edu.au
• Gender and: health, particularly in relation • Migration policy
Web: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/socialsciences/asian
to reproduction; violence • Non-market valuation
• Asia and: Nationalism and minority • Health: medical anthropology; social policy • Population policy
issues; social change; rural development; • Regional development
• History: life stories; social movements
philosophy; politics and history; regional
• Industrial relations; media and power; • River monitoring
development; social and political reform;
social movements; union structures and • Small-scale forestry
work and leisure; industrial change in
practice; urban politics, work and social • Urban futures
Korea
life; youth and work
• China and: Confucianism; rural studies; • Urban management
contemporary politics; migration; grammar; • Post-colonial histories; research
• Water security.
history of medicine; education; intellectual methodology; theory
and cultural change; intellectual history; • Sexuality
late imperial history; classical and modern • Women and: ageing and health; heritage;
literature women in Australian society; work.

Professor Mobo Gao Director, Confucius Institute

The Confucius Institute welcomes Professor Mobo and more informed understanding of China, both
Gao as its new Director. Professor Gao is also across South Australia and beyond. It seeks to
Professor of Chinese Studies and a leading authority help Australians to build and/or strengthen their
on the Chinese cultural revolution in the Maoist economic and business links with China.
era. His latest book, The Battle for China's
The establishment of the Confucius Institute with
Past: Mao and the Cultural Revolution, is a
Shandong University consolidates longstanding
reassessment of the Cultural Revolution. His
ties with the University of Adelaide. Its official
research also covers studies of rural China,
launch in 2007 coincided with the
contemporary Chinese politics, and linguistics.
twentieth anniversary of the Sister
The Confucius Institute promotes the learning of State relationship between South
Chinese language and culture, and a broader Australia and Shandong Province.

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LAW

CONTACT DETAILS Research Interests • European Union law • Legal theory


Phone: 61 8 8303 5521 • Aboriginal legal issues • Evidence • Maritime law
Fax: 61 8 8303 4344 • Administrative law • Feminist and socio-legal theory • Medical law
Email: paul.babie@adelaide.edu.au • Anti-discrimination law • Financial transactions • Native title
Web: www.law.adelaide.edu.au
• Canon law • Housing law • Parliamentary law
• Codification • Human rights law • Private international law
The Law School has a number of • Insolvency • Procedure
• Commercial obligations
major research strengths in the areas
• Comparative constitutional law • Intellectual property law • Property law
of legal theory and history, corporate
and commercial law, legal procedure • Comparative law • International contracts • Property theory
and evidence, public law and the • Constitutional law • Intersection of law and theology • Public international law
common law. • Contract law • Judging • Refugee law
The School has a proud history • Corporate law • Judicial activism • Religious legal systems
of accomplishments in obtaining major • Jurisprudence • Remedies
• Criminal law
competitive grants and international
• Criminal law and sentencing • Justice access • Roman law
publications in these fields, both in
• Criminology • Justice in post-conflict countries • Securities regulation
respect of pure and applied research.
• Dispute resolution • Labour and industrial • Society, law and religion
Individual and collaborative research
relations law • Statutory interpretation
by the Law School academic staff is • Drug law
enhanced by the Law School’s full year • Law and religion • Succession
• Ecological jurisprudence
Seminar Series, which brings to Adelaide • Law and theology • Technology law
• Electoral law
a wide variety of distinguished visiting • Landlord and tenant law
• Employment law • The law of work
scholars from Australia and overseas.
• Legal education • Tort law
The School publishes the Adelaide Law • Energy law
• Legal ethics • Trade Practices Act law
Review, which is designed to complement • Environmental law
• Legal history • Transport law
its research interests. • Equity
• Legal scholarship • Work law.

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MOLECULAR AND BIOCHEMISTRY GENETICS


BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Phone: 61 8 8303 5367 Fax: 61 8 8303 4362 Phone: 61 8 8303 3212 Fax: 61 8 8303 3356
Phone: 61 8 8303 5352 Fax: 61 8 8303 4362 Email: daniel.peet@adelaide.edu.au Email: michael.lardelli@adelaide.edu.au
Email: head.mbs@adelaide.edu.au Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/mbs/research/biochem/ Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/mbs/research/genetics/

The principal research areas in the School Researchers within biochemistry are inter- Genetics is concerned with the nature
underpin our understanding of major nationally renowned for their cutting edge of genetic material, its replication,
diseases such as cancer, neurological and research in areas such as protein structure transmission, organisation, expression
cardiovascular disorders, developmental and function, understanding gene regulation, and its role in development, behaviour and
abnormalities, genetic and viral diseases, and understanding the control of neuronal evolution. Genetic information controls the
chronic inflammatory diseases, and bacterial development and cell proliferation during early development, behaviour and reproduction
infections, and offer potential cures for these. development. In addition to basic research of all biological organisms. Variation in this
The School of Molecular and Biomedical aimed at understanding the fundamental genetic information underpins biological
Science hosts a number of important principles of cellular biochemistry, this evolution and heredity including the
Research Centres and Clusters, including research has extensive applications in inheritance of genetic disease.
the Research Cluster for Computational disease treatment. For example, structure-
based drug design is currently being used to
Research Interests
Neuroscience, the University’s Healthy
Ageing Research Cluster, the ARC Network develop novel antibiotics. • Animal models of human genetic disease
in Genes and Environment in Development • Bioinformatics and computational genetics
Research Interests
(NGED), the Centre for Human Movement • Evolutionary genetics: molecules and
Control, and the Cardiovascular Research • Cellular oxygen sensing genomes
Centre. It additionally is an integral part of the • Developmental genetics and • Genetic regulatory networks
University Clusters for Healthy Ageing and neurodevelopmental disorders
• Molecular genetics of development
Healthy Development Adelaide, as well as • Growth factors and cancer
the Research Centre for Reproductive Health, • Science education research
• Molecular basis of biological switches and development.
and the Men’s Health Initiative.
• Neuronal cell development, RNA binding
The Adelaide Proteomics Centre is located within For further information please contact the
proteins and protein targeting
the School and is responsible for the global postgraduate coordinator in Genetics,
• Structure-based drug design Dr. Michael Lardelli.
analysis of protein expression in cells and tissues.
• Transcription factor biology.
For further information please contact the
postgraduate coordinator in Biochemistry,
Dr Dan Peet.

Professor Shaun McColl Staff Member

A cure for cancer may be a long way off but and Biomedical Science. Supported by the
Professor Shaun McColl and his team at the University of Adelaide’s success in attracting
University of Adelaide are working towards funding and state-of-the-art facilities such as
preventing 90% of cancer related deaths. the Adelaide Proteomics Centre, the efforts of
Imagine the impact of being able to prevent the Professor McColl and his team have enabled
growth of secondary cancers. A key to combating Adelaide to extend its internationally recognised
these insidious complications lies in understanding leadership position in the field of cancer research.
what controls cell movement through the body - a
“There’s a tremendous work environment here.
long term project of the University of Adelaide’s
It has been described as the strongest concen-
Professor Shaun McColl. Technically his focus
tration of biomedical and biotechnology research
is on understanding the pathobiology of cell
in the State and a significant investment in the
migration. Literally it is about saving lives.
future. We know we will make a difference to the
Professor McColl, an Adelaide graduate, is health and well-being of people around the world.”
based at the University’s School of Molecular

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MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY • Pathogenesis and prevention of bacterial Research Interests
infections, particularly those caused by
Phone: 61 8 8303 4259 Fax: 61 8 8303 3356 • Biomimetic hardware development
Email: shaun.mccoll@adelaide.edu.au
Shigella species, Listeria monocytogenes,
Streptococcus pneumoniae and Shiga • Cardiac electrophysiology and biophysics
www.adelaide.edu.au/mbs/research/micro/
toxigenic Escherichia coli • Cell and membrane physiology
The discipline offers research education in
• Use of biotechnological approaches for • Contractile mechanisms in skeletal
the fields of molecular biology, microbiology,
rapid diagnosis and epidemiological muscle and excitation-contraction
immunology and virology using fully equipped
analysis in bacterial and viral infections coupling in skeletal muscle
laboratories with state of the art facilities for
For further information please contact the • Human motor control and reorganisation
DNA sequencing, real time PCR, confocal
postgraduate coordinator in Microbiology in the normal and stroke-damaged cortex
microscopy, high speed flow cytometry and cell
sorting, DNA micro-array preparation and analysis, and Immunology, Professor Shaun McColl. • Molecular mechanisms of ion channel
and high throughput proteomics. Immuno- regulation
biology research focuses on inflammatory
PHYSIOLOGY • Molecular physiology of cardiac and
diseases, tumour biology and the inflammatory Phone: 61 8 8303 4435 Fax: 61 8 8303 3356 vascular smooth muscle
response to parasites . It employs animal Email: david.ocarroll@adelaide.edu.au
• Muscle fatigue and adaptations in cortical
Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/mbs/research/physiology/
models of multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and spinal motor systems with exercise
asthma and tumour metastasis to study The Discipline of Physiology offers and training
mechanisms responsible for local tissue damage. postgraduate research training in cellular • Nutritional physiology, exercise and
The discipline also specialises in viruses that lead physiology and neurobiology, human metabolic fitness
to persistent infections in man - hepatitis viruses, movement and endocrinology, and growth
• Pituitary biology and the role of
HIV/AIDS, herpes and papilloma viruses. and development. These groupings consist of
intercellular communication
internationally recognised internal and external
Research Interests • Visual physiology, and the physiology
research laboratories, each having substantial
• Cellular immunology of acute and chronic of movement and feature detectors in the
national and international competitive grant
inflammatory processes. insect visual system
funding. Research training is supported
• Immunity to bacterial enteric infections by a wide range of modern facilities and • Voluntary and reflex control of human
equipment, with recent expansion of the SA movements including mastication and the
• Molecular biology and biology of members
Facility for Cellular Imaging and Ion Channel control of fingers and hand.
of the chemokine gene superfamily and
their role in chronic autoimmune diseases Analysis and the Molecular Biology Facility For further information please contact the
with real-time PCR. postgraduate coordinator in Physiology,
• Molecular events in the replication of
hepatitis, HIV (AIDS), herpes and Associate Professor David O’Carroll.
papilloma viruses

Nicole Pendini B.Sc (Hons Molecular Biology) 2004, Phd - current

Nicole had a close look at both marine biology the University of Adelaide. Nicole’s discovery
and clinical genetics through work experience presents new avenues in the exciting field of
while still at school. It was her enjoyment of structure based drug design, where drug
biology, and in particular the manipulation of compounds are specifically designed to “fit” the
DNA, that led her to a B.Sc. (Molecular Biology) shape of the target molecules.
at the University of Adelaide. IT IS HOPED THAT NICOLE’S WORK WILL
Nicole continued her study with an Honours degree DELIVER NEW ANTIBIOTICS FOR THE TREATMENT
OF DRUG-RESISTANT “SUPER BUGS”.
in Biochemistry and was then awarded a PhD
scholarship. During her postgraduate studies she Nicole’s findings are the subject of a patent appli-
has worked on a project examining the molecular cation and she is now disseminating her work in
structures of essential enzymes. She now has international journals and at conferences in Australia
determined the 3-dimensional structure of one such and overseas. She now works in collaboration
enzyme using X-ray crystallography, a technique with laboratories around the country to fast-track
pioneered by William and Lawrence Bragg at the work done at the University of Adelaide.

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MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES www.

The School of Mathematical Sciences APPLIED MATHEMATICS Council. The School houses the Institute
encompasses the disciplines of Applied for Geometry and its Applications, which
Phone: 61 8 8303 5407 Fax: 61 8 8303 3696
Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Email: admin.maths@list.adelaide.edu.au
coordinates and promotes research in this
Statistics. Staff in the School facilitate Web: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au sub-discipline, forming an internationally
teaching and research in the disciplines of recognised Centre.
mathematics and statistics and are Australian Applied mathematics has an active research
leaders in postgraduate research training in program with substantial funding from Research Interests
these areas. The School is highly respected external organisations including the Australian • Differential geometry, algebraic geometry,
internationally as a centre for research Research Council, the Defence Science and gauge theory and analysis on manifolds
in bioinformatics, differential and finite Technology Organisation (DSTO) and Telstra.
• Finite geometry and combinatorics, and
geometry, fluid mechanics, mathematical Active research groups in the areas are
applications to information security
modelling, medical statistics and in selected listed below:
• Finite group theory including applications
areas of telecommunications. • Applied probability
to finite geometries and combinatorics
Many other areas of the mathematical • Computational mathematics
• Integral geometry, Lie group representation
sciences are actively researched within the • Financial mathematics theory, several complex variables and
School and the exceptional quality of the staff • Fluid mechanics twistor theory
has been recognised by awards and medals
• Operations research • K-theory, index-theory and non-
from the Australian Academy of Science
• Stochastic modelling commutative geometry
and the Australian Mathematical Society.
Research groups in the School are supported • Telecommunications network modelling • Mathematical physics in particular string
by a variety of sources including external and performance analysis. theory, conformal field theory, (fractional)
competitive grants from major funding bodies quantum Hall effect and gauge theories
PURE MATHEMATICS
and commercial and industrial consultancies. • Number theory and applications
Facilities of special note affiliated with the Phone: 61 8 8303 5407 Fax: 61 8 8303 3696 to cryptography
Schools include: Email: admin.maths@list.adelaide.edu.au
Web: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au STATISTICS
• Centre for the Quantification and
Management of Risk Pure Mathematics has an active research Phone: 61 8 8303 5407 Fax: 61 8 8303 3696
program in the areas of mathematics listed Email: admin.maths@list.adelaide.edu.au
• Fluid Mechanics Group Web: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au
below, and members of the School are in
• Institute for Geometry and its Applications
receipt of numerous grants from external Statistics research activities are at the
• TRC Mathematical Modelling. bodies such as the Australian Research cutting edge of theoretical and applied
statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics and
statistical computing.
Research Interests
• Bayesian statistics of estimation
• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics focusing on clinical trials,
survival analysis, statistical aspects
of AIDS, quantitative epidemiology and
quantitative genetics
• Design and analysis of microarray
experiments
• Longitudinal data analysis
• Random effects modelling
• Statistical modelling focusing on the
development and fitting of statistical
models, together with the
ensuing problems
• Survival analysis.

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Alys Clark B.A. (Hons) Math.Sc, M.Math.Sc, PhD Applied Mathematics

Alys’ main research interest is the application of research in this field has allowed Alys to develop
mathematics to biological problems. Her PhD many skills beyond those of her undergraduate
project involves collaboration with scientists from maths training. Through developing mathematical
Adelaide’s Research Centre for Reproductive models of biological systems, Alys has found
Health, who study the development of mammalian herself asking questions about those systems
eggs. The main aim of this research is to improve that need to be experimentally investigated. This
understanding of how nutrients are transported has enabled her to learn about experimental
to the developing egg within the ovary. This has design and statistical analysis, fields that she had
application to fertility treatments where eggs are little experience of as an undergraduate.
matured in laboratory environments, which aim to
Throughout her studies Alys has enjoyed learning
replicate conditions in the body.
about possible applications of her mathematical
ALYS DEVELOPS MATHEMATICAL MODELS skills, as well as new techniques. Undertaking
THAT INCORPORATE CURRENT BIOLOGICAL research in mathematics has given her the
KNOWLEDGE TO DESCRIBE THE TRANSPORT
OF KEY NUTRIENTS TO THE EGG.
opportunity to meet other scientists and to present
her research at both national and international
Alys has enjoyed learning about
These models can be validated against conferences. The opportunities to learn from
possible applications of her
mathematical skills.
experimental results, and have the potential to others at Adelaide and internationally have
be used as tests of biological hypotheses and allowed Alys to develop skills both as a
as predictive tools. The collaborative nature of mathematician and as a collaborative scientist.

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MUSIC www.

CONTACT DETAILS Audition Requirements for Music Folio Requirements for Music
Director: Professor David Lockett
Performance Specialisation Technology Specialisation
Head of Postgraduate Programs: In addition to meeting the academic admission Requirements vary according to the area of
Associate Professor Kimi Coaldrake requirements, entry to the Music Performance research. Please contact Stephen Whittington
Phone: 61 8 8303 5823 Fax: 61 8 8303 4423 specialisation is subject to an audition. Local for further information.
Email: music.international@adelaide.edu.au or and Interstate students must audition in person. Phone: 61 8 8303 3689
music@adelaide.edu.au Email: stephen.whittington@adelaide.edu.au
International applicants must submit with their
Web: www.music.adelaide.edu.au
application a recording of their performances Research Interests
The Elder Conservatorium of Music offers as evidence of their professional standing.
Research interests of staff in Music include:
the research PhD and Masters degrees It can either be a CD or DVD recording. The
recording must be clearly labelled with the • Australian Indigenous music
by research in all specialisations in music,
applicant’s name, instrument specialisation, • Contemporary Polish music
including composition, musicology,
ethnomusicology, performance and music the date on which the recording was made, • Music and politics in the 20th century
technology. Music students can use the and whether it represents a live performance, • Musical analysis
range of excellent facilities such as the commercial release, radio broadcast etc.
• Music composition (including concert
Electronic Music Unit and Elder Hall. The A letter of verification (preferably from a music etc, music for film and television,
Elder Music Library, the largest in the teacher) should also be enclosed stating that electro acoustic music, jazz composition)
southern hemisphere, forms a considerable the recording is a true representation of the • Musical performance
research resource. applicant’s performance.
• The Russian Ballet (in Australia)
The Conservatorium recognises the
Folio Requirements for Music • Traditional and contemporary Japanese music
significance of music to the cultural life
Composition Specialisation • Music Technology
of society, the importance of exploring
new parameters of artistic and scholarly Composition applicants should submit a
endeavour, the importance of developing folio of original works (or arrangements,
the highest professional standards of music if they contain significant original content)
training and education, and the importance that include three recently completed
of fostering and maintaining close links with compositions. A letter of verification
professional arts bodies as well as the wider (preferably from a teacher) should also be
community through course offerings, public enclosed stating that the portfolio is the
lectures, performances, workshops, seminars applicant’s own work.
and other events.

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PETROLEUM SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF PETROLEUM • Enhanced methane recovery from methane Reservoir Analogues
hydrate reservoirs by CO2 injection
Phone: 61 8 8303 8010 Fax: 61 8 8303 8030 • Definition and prediction of stratigraphic
Email: admin@asp.adelaide.edu.au • Enhanced oil recovery (EOR): CO2 and air architectures and ranges of potential
Web: www.asp.adelaide.edu.au injection, microbial (MEOR) and reservoir and heterogeneity geometries.
chemical EOR
Key research areas, focused on support for • Direct application of outcrop and
oil and gas production in the Asia Pacific • Gas assisted gravity drainage (GAGD) subsurface data to hydrocarbon
region, include: process for the enhanced oil and extraction issues.
gas recovery
• Documentation of modern and ancient
Basin Modelling • Improved oil recovery using reservoir analogues across a range
• Understanding hydrocarbon generation, horizontal wells of depositional environments (dryland,
migration and charge history of the • Improved oil recovery using waterflood marginal marine, deep water) with the aim
Bass Basin with fractured wells. of improving hydrocarbon exploration and
• Regional controls on hydrocarbon charge • Reservoir simulation and visualization exploitation techniques.
in the Cooper/Eromanga Basin. • Role of asphaltenes and waxes in • Lake Eyre Basin Research Group
petroleum production (LEBARG) - focussed on dryland reservoirs
Dynamic Modelling and Simulation
• Tight-Gas reservoirs: Study of the reservoir • WAVE consortium - focussed on the
• Environmental problems: CO2 prediction of reservoir geometries and
and production engineering aspects.
sequestration, groundwater contamination, heterogeneities in wave-influenced
tracers, foam remediation Greenhouse Gas Technologies marginal marine systems. Impacts of
• Fluid flow dynamics in porous media: oil • Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and depositional architecture on CO2 migration
rims, stratified reservoirs, fractures, foams geological storage (geosequestration) and sequestration.
(blocking, polymers), flow of suspension
• Developing safe and economical CO2 Reservoir Characterisation at
and colloids
geosequestration technologies to reduce Pore Level
• Geomechanics: borehole stress and greenhouse gas emissions
stability, fracture growth, formation • Petrology and diagenesis of reservoirs
• Otway geosequestration research project
compaction, faults associated with petroleum and CO2
in south-western Victoria.
• Modelling methods: finite element, finite sequestration
difference, particle and mesh free Improved Business Performance • Thin section analysis,
• Proxy models: statistical, experimental cathodoluminescence, XRD, image
• Decision making and risk analysis
design, gradients, networks analysis, pore Casting, SEM, electron
• Economic evaluation, real options,
microprobe, isotope analysis, quantitative
• Theory of multiphase continua and flow: portfolio management
chemistry, MICP, porosity, permeability,
diffusion and convection, up/down scaling, • Impacts on business performance of and CEC.
micro- and macro-models with averaging, improved decision making and uncertainty
different media and stiffness, mechanical- Current Project:
assessment
electrochemical coupling. • Investigating CO2-related diagenesis in the
• Psychological and judgemental aspects of
Otway, Gippsland and Cooper Basins.
Enhanced and Improved (Petroleum) eliciting expert uncertainty assessments
Recovery (E/IPR) and opinions. Seals
E/IPR processes target oil and gas reserves Petroleum Geomechanics • Characterising fine grained sediments in
which remain unexploited in ‘already-proven’ terms of mercury injection capillary
• Major projects include the 'Australian
reservoirs following the primary production pressure (MICP) seal capacity, scanning
Stress Map', 'Stress and Neotectonics
phase - remaining reserves could be as electron microscopy (SEM), X-Ray
of Borneo' and 'Geomechanics of CO2
high as 80 percent. Therefore, without an mineralogy and Gamma logs. Research
Sequestration'.
adequate and efficient E/IPR strategy, a vast in present day seal analogues also
amount of these proven reserves will remain • FAST - Fault analysis seal technology
incorporated to gain a fuller understanding
unrecovered. • Geomechanical theory – new non-linear of seal thickness, areal extent and
3D yield criteria depositional environments.
Current research areas:
• Wellbore Instabilities
• Enhanced coal-bed-methane (ECBM)
Recovery through CO2 and N2 injection • Geomechanical numerical modelling.

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PHYSICAL
XX SCIENCES www.

CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS


Phone: 61 8 8303 5996 Fax: 61 8 8303 4380
Email: chemphys@adelaide.edu.au
www.chemphys.adelaide.edu.au

The School of Chemistry and Physics brings


together and consolidates the University’s
broad-ranging and cutting-edge research
in the fundamental disciplines of chemistry
and physics. Research within the School
is at the forefront of developments in
chemistry and physics, and hence receives
extensive external funding and involves major
collaborations with researchers nationally and
internationally. The School houses the ARC
Special Research Centre for the Sub-Atomic
Structure of Matter, the National Institute for
Theoretical Physics, the Centre of Expertise
in Photonics and the South Australian
Partnership for Advanced Computing. To
conduct this research, the School has a wide
range of state-of-the-art equipment, IT and
infrastructure supported by technical and
workshop staff.

CHEMISTRY
Web: www.chemphys.adelaide.edu.au/chemistry/research/

Research within the field of chemical • Chemical synthesis major advances of world significance in the
sciences has international recognition for • Laser and ion chemistry understanding of the structure of hadronic
excellence in the areas of laser and ion matter and is viewed internationally as one
• Molecular recognition
chemistry (one of the leading facilities in the of the three centres in the world for research
• New materials.
southern hemisphere), biological chemistry, in nuclear theory. The Theory Group in the
molecular recognition and new materials. PHYSICS discipline of Physics, along with e-Research
Molecular design and nanoscience research South Australia applies theoretical and
at the University involves the design and Web: www.chemphys.adelaide.edu.au/physics/research/ computational techniques to topics in
construction of new molecules and molecular science and engineering such as chaotic
In the physics discipline, astrophysicists
assemblies, incorporates fundamental systems, photonics, atmospheric physics,
are leading the world in studies of extreme
scientific advances and involves a range of computational chemistry, bioinformatics,
environments near super-massive black
advanced materials such as peptides and nanoscience, robotics and defence science.
holes at the centres of galaxies. Likewise,
other polymers, catalysts, molecular wires the optics group is at the forefront of Major research programs include:
and optical switches and sensors. international laser research for astronomy, • Atmospheric physics
Researchers within chemistry have been remote sensing and as part of one of the • Geophysics
extremely successful in attracting funding most exciting national and international
• High energy astrophysics
for instrumentation and Adelaide has efforts in experimental physics to detect
outstanding spectroscopic facilities for • High performance computing
and use gravitational waves in astronomy.
current research programs, including The Centre of Expertise in Photonics, a • Medical physics
structure determination of large biologically joint venture between the University and the • Optics and photonics
important molecules like peptides and Defence Science Technology Organisation, • Theoretical physics.
proteins. The research interests in chemistry focuses on the area of soft glass optical For information on specific research projects,
are grouped into the following themes: fibres. The Centre for the Subatomic visit our website.
• Analytical and green chemistry Structure of Matter (CSSM) in theoretical
• Biological chemistry nuclear and particle physics is making

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XX www.

Hilary Coleman B.Sc (Honours Chemistry) 2006, Phd - current

Hilary Coleman has always liked science at school, She carried over her work on zinc into a PhD
so she applied for a Bachelor of Science at the which she began in 2007. The behavior of zinc
University of Adelaide. She chose to major in in the human body is related to many diseases,
chemistry and geology, subjects she had never and so it is hoped Hilary’s work may lead to a
studied before but found she loved once given better understanding and improved treatment
the opportunity to study it. “I found the general of such conditions as Alzheimer’s Disease,
Bachelor of Science to be very rewarding as it Parkinson’s Disease, forms of Leukemia, Asthma
allowed me to keep my options open and choose and Diabetes to name a few.
all of my own courses. The double major was a
Now she is very involved in university teaching,
wonderful combination and saw me working in
from tutoring first year students and supervising
the lab as well as traveling Australia on field trips
second year practicals to teaching Introductory
in my third year.”
Chemistry bridging courses. She has also written
“The double major saw me IN HER HONOURS YEAR, HILARY WORKED IN science articles.
working in the lab and travelling THE LAB TO SYNTHESISE A MOLECULE THAT
Australia on field trips.” BINDS TO ZINC IN CELLS, REVEALING ITS
LOCATION AND CONCENTRATION.

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SUMMARY OF POSTGRADUATE RESEA

Academic Program Page Duration Annual Tuition Fee* Prerequisite Qualifications +


Local International

Master of:
Agricultural Science 40 2 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Applied Science (Engineering) 1 50-53, 71 2 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Applied Science (Sciences) 46-47, 66-67, 72-73 2 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Architecture 42 up to 2 yrs RTS $21,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Arts (see Humanities & Social Sciences) 60-64 2 yrs RTS $25,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Building Science 42 2 yrs RTS $21,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Clinical Science 54-59 2 yrs RTS $28,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
and MBBS or equivalent
Commerce 43 2 yrs RTS $25,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Design Studies 42 2 yrs RTS $21,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Design Studies (Landscape) 42 2 yrs RTS $21,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Economics 48 2 yrs RTS $24,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Education 49 2 yrs RTS $22,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
II standard and GradDipEd or equivalent
Engineering Science 1 50-53 2 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Grief and Palliative Care Research 58 2 years RTS tba Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Landscape Architecture (Research) 42 2 yrs RTS $21,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Laws 65 2 yrs RTS $25,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor comprising
a signifiant research component or equivalent
Medical Science 54-59 2 yrs RTS $28,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
II standard or equivalent
Music 70 2 yrs RTS $22,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Ophthalmology 56 2 yrs RTS $28,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Science 46-47, 66-67, 72-73 2 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of equivalent
Science in Dentistry 54-55 2 yrs RTS $28,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
and BDS or equivalent
Science (Medical Physics) 72 2 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of equivalent
Science in Mathematical 44, 68 2 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
and Computer Sciences
Science in Petroleum Geology 46, 71 2 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
and Geophysics
Science (Reservoir Geoscience) 71 2 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Surgery 57 2 yrs RTS $28,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent and
MBBS or equivalent
Urban Design 42 2 yrs RTS $21,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Combined PhD/Masters in:
Psychology (Clinical) 59 4 yrs RTS N/A Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor with Honours in
Psychology at I level

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SUMMARY OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS
ARCH PROGRAMS

Academic Program Page Duration Annual Tuition Fee* Prerequisite Qualifications +


Local International

(Professional) Doctor of:


Clinical Dentistry 2 54-55 3 yrs RTS $41,000 Honours IIA or equivalent (e.g. successful completion of
Endodontics primary examination of the Royal College of Dental
Forensic Odontology Surgeons) plus at least two years of general practice
General Dental Practice
Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery 3
Oral Pathology
Orthodontics
Paediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Special Needs Dentistry
Education 49 4 yrs RTS $22,000 Educational Honours degree of Bachelor of at least IIA
standard and, normally, educational qualifications or equivalent
Nursing 58-59 4 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Doctor of Philosophy in:
Architecture 42 4 yrs RTS $21,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Business 43 4 yrs RTS $21,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Commerce 4 43 4 yrs RTS $25,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Computer Science 44 4 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Dentistry 54-55 4 yrs RTS $28,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Economics 48 4 yrs RTS $24,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Education 49 4 yrs RTS $22,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Engineering 50-53, 71 4 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Health Sciences 54-59 4 yrs RTS $28,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Humanities and Social Sciences 60-64 4 yrs RTS $25,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Law 65 4 yrs RTS $25,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Mathematical Sciences 68 4 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Music 70 4 yrs RTS $22,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
IIA standard or equivalent
Sciences 40, 46-47, 66-67, 4 yrs RTS $26,000 Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least
72-73 IIA standard or equivalent

+ Honours degree of Bachelor is usually an extra year of study after a three-year Bachelor degree program, involving a specialised research component. Four-year Bachelor
programs may include an Honours component in the fourth year of study. May be used as a prerequisite for PhD or Masters studies.
* for information on RTS for local students, see p.31; for further information on fees for international students, please refer to p.36.
1 may be undertaken as a combination of research and some coursework.
2 combined research & clinical academic program which now leads to specialist registration
3 other requirements for registration in Australia include completion of a medical degree & the secondary examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
4 the Master of Business Research provides research training for students who complete a postgraduate coursework degree (Master of Commerce, Master of Accounting and
Finance, Master of Business Administration, Master of Finance and Business Economics, or equivalent coursework Masters ) and who wish to go on to undertake research
leading to a PhD.

SUMMARY OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS


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International
Glossary Representatives
Advanced standing Status/credit/exemptions Faculty An academic branch in the University,
granted on the basis of work already completed consisting of various schools, e.g. the Faculty
at another post-secondary institution. of Health Sciences. The University appoints agents to act as its
Articulation agreement A formal agreement Honours An extra year of study after a three- official international representatives. Agents are
where study at selected institutions may year Bachelor degree program, involving a located within Australia and in more than forty
be counted towards University of Adelaide specialised research component. Four-year
qualifications. Bachelor programs may include an Honours countries around the world. These representatives
Assumed knowledge Previously acquired component in the fourth year of study. May are appointed to:
knowledge that will enable understanding of be used as a prerequisite for PhD or
a course or program. Masters studies. 1) Provide accurate information about the University
Bachelor degree An undergraduate IELTS The International English Language of Adelaide and its programs to prospective
qualification gained after a minimum of three Testing System, an internationally-recognised
UK-based test for English language assessment, international students.
years full-time study. A Bachelor program is
made up of a range of core (compulsory) essential for student visa requirements.
2) Advise on admission requirements and choice
courses and elective courses, usually Indicative Annual Tuition Fee The annual
delivered via lectures and tutorials. fee quoted for a particular program, based on a of programs.
Campus The grounds of a university or other standard full-time study load of 24 units per year.
institute of higher education. The actual fee charged may vary if a student 3) Assist with verification of supporting documentation.
overloads or underloads, or takes a subject from
Combined degree A combined degree a different discipline. 4) Assist with the processing and forwarding of the
program allows students to complete the
requirements of two degrees in less time than Lecture A class on a specific topic presented application, and the acceptance and payment, to
if the degrees were completed separately. by a lecturer to a large group of students. the University.
Successful completion results in the award of Level A stage or period (generally one year in
a single parchment listing the combined duration) within a program of study, e.g. Level 5) Assist with visa application, travel, accommod-
degrees. A student may not graduate until the 1, 2, 3. The depth and complexity of courses ation and pre-departure arrangements.
requirements for both degrees have been met. increases through each level.
For example: B.Engineering/B.Arts. Major Sequence A combination of approved
Confirmation of Enrolment The document courses leading to specialisation within a field
sent by the University after receipt of the tuition of study, which are completed over one or more The University of Adelaide currently
fee deposit. May be used as proof of student years of a degree program. has international representatives
status to apply for a visa.
Core course A compulsory subject taken as
OSHC Overseas Student Health Cover,
compulsory health insurance that provides basic
covering the following countries:
part of program of study. and emergency health cover. It is an essential Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium,
Course An individual subject taken as part of requirement for international students to obtain
a student visa. Botswana, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China,
a program of study.
Part-time study Any study load that is less than Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong
Coursework program A program of study
structured around particular courses, usually 75%, or 18 units a year. Note that under current Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan,
delivered via lectures and tutorials. student visa regulations, part-time study is not
an option for international students. International
Kenya, Korea (South), Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia,
CRICOS Commonwealth Register of Institutions students are required by DIAC to complete within Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia,
and Courses for Overseas Students. the specified duration of the program. Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi
DEEWR The Department of Education, Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA)
Employment and Workplace Relations. Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, South Africa,
A test designed to assess a range of personal
DIAC The Department of Immigration qualities considered important for the study and Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand,
and Citizenship. practice of medicine, dentistry and other health United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United
professions.
Diploma Some schools in the University States of America, Vietnam
offer Diplomas, which usually consist of 1-2 Prerequisite A subject, course, or degree
years of full-time coursework, delivered via program that must be completed before a
lectures and tutorials. student is admitted into a particular program. A full listing of the University of Adelaide’s
Discipline A field or area of study, e.g. Program A series of courses making up a international representatives with their contact
engineering, architecture, nursing. particular qualification, e.g. Master of Commerce,
Bachelor of Arts. details can be found on www.international.
Double degree A double degree program
allows students to complete the requirements of Semester The standard length of an individual adelaide.edu.au/offshore/reps/
two degrees in less time than if the degrees were course. University courses are taught in two
completed separately. Successful completion semesters, Semester 1, from February/March
results in the award of two degrees with separate until late June, and Semester 2, from July/August
parchments. A student may graduate from until November.
each degree as soon as the requirements for Seminar A small class similar to a tutorial,
each degree have been met. For example: involving presentations by students.
B.Commerce/B.Laws.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language,
Elective course A non-compulsory subject that an internationally-recognised US-based English
may be chosen as part of a program of study. language test.
Exchange agreement An agreement Tutorial Small, weekly classes led by a tutor or
between universities allowing students to lecturer, where students discuss issues relevant
undertake 1-2 semesters of their degree to a particular course.
program at= an overseas institution.
Twinning agreement An official agreement
Extra admission requirements Requirements, allowing students to begin University of Adelaide
in addition to the specified qualifications, needed degrees at partner institutions overseas.
for a student to be accepted into a particular
program, e.g. audition, interview, portfolio Unit A value assigned to courses identifying
submission, personal qualities assessment. the amount of work involved. Full time students
normally undertake 24 units of study a year.
Full-time study A standard full-time study load
consists of 24 units per academic year, and 12
units per semester. The University and DIAC
considers a 75% study load (9 units per semester
or trimester) a full-time load. While international
students can enrol in a 75% study load, it may
result in their not completing their program within
the standard duration. International students are
required by DIAC to complete within the specified
duration of the program.

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INDEX OF RESEARCH AREAS
A Food and wine, agriculture ........................................................40 Plant and food science ..............................................................40
Food science, plant and ............................................................40 Political theory ............................................................................61
Accounting and information systems ........................................43 French studies............................................................................62 Political thought, history of .........................................................61
Agricultural and animal science.................................................40 Political theory, feminist ..............................................................61
Agriculture, food and wine .........................................................40 Politics, area studies ..................................................................60
Agri-food and wine business .....................................................40 G
Politics, Australian ......................................................................60
Anaesthesia and intensive care ............................................... 55 Gas technologies, greenhouse..................................................71 Politics, Comparative .................................................................60
Analogues, reservoir ..................................................................71 Gender, work and social inquiry ................................................64 Politics, history and ....................................................................60
Anatomical sciences ..................................................................55 General practice .........................................................................58 Politics, international ..................................................................61
Animal science, agricultural and................................................40 Genetics .....................................................................................66 Population health and clinical practice ......................................58
Anthropology .............................................................................63 Geographical and environmental studies..................................64 Power engineering .....................................................................52
Applied mathematics .................................................................68 Geomechanics, petroleum ........................................................71 Practice, general ........................................................................58
Architecture, landscape architecture and urban design ...........42 Geology and geophysics ...........................................................46 Process systems engineering....................................................51
Asian studies ..............................................................................64 Greenhouse gas technologies...................................................71 Processing, sensor, signals and information.............................52
Audition requirements for music performance specialisation ...70 Gynaecology, obstetrics and .....................................................57 Psychiatry ...................................................................................57
Australian politics ......................................................................60 Psychology .................................................................................59
Australian School of Petroleum .................................................71 Public health...............................................................................59
H
Pure mathematics ......................................................................68
B Health, Centre for Military and Veterans ....................................58
Health, paediatrics and reproductive ........................................57
Basin modelling .........................................................................71 Health. public .............................................................................59 R
Biochemical engineering ...........................................................50 Health, rural ................................................................................59 Radical and cultural theory ........................................................61
Biochemistry...............................................................................66 Health sciences..........................................................................54 Radio frequency engineering, microelectronics and.................52
Biology, ecology and evolutionary .............................................46 History ........................................................................................60 Reaction engineering, chemical kinetics and ............................50
Biomedical science, molecular and...........................................66 History and politics ....................................................................60 Reproductive health, paediatrics and ........................................57
Building performance, sustainability and (in architecture History of political thought .........................................................61 Reservoir analogues ..................................................................71
and design) ................................................................................42 Horticulture, wine and ................................................................40 Reservoir characterisation at pore level ....................................71
Business .....................................................................................43 Humanities and social sciences ................................................60 Rural health ................................................................................59
Business performance, improved..............................................71 Humanities .................................................................................61
S
C I/J/K
Science, molecular and biomedical ..........................................66
Centre for Military and Veterans Health .....................................58 Immunology, microbiology and .................................................66 Sciences, anatomical .................................................................55
Chemical engineering ................................................................50 Improved business performance ...............................................71 Sciences, life ..............................................................................66
Chemical kinetics and reaction engineering .............................50 Improved (petroleum) recovery, enhanced and ........................71 Sciences, mathematical .............................................................68
Chemistry ................................................................................. 72 Information processing, sensor, signals and.............................52 Sciences, medical ......................................................................55
Chemistry and physics ..............................................................72 Information systems, accounting and .......................................43 Sciences, ophthalmology and visual .........................................56
Civil, environmental and mining engineering ............................51 Intensive care, anaesthesia and ................................................55 Sciences, social .........................................................................63
Classics ......................................................................................61 International politics ...................................................................61 Seals...........................................................................................71
Clinical practice, population health and .................................. 58 Kinetics and reaction engineering, chemical ............................50 Sensor, signals and information processing .............................52
Combustion engineering, laser diagnostics ..............................51 Simulation, dynamic modelling and ..........................................71
Comparative politics ..................................................................60 Social sciences ..........................................................................63
Computer science .................................................................... 44
L
Soil and land systems ................................................................47
Creative writing...........................................................................61 Landscape architecture and urban design, architecture ..........42 Statistics .....................................................................................68
Cross-cultural/cross-disciplinary studies (in architecture Land systems, soil and ..............................................................47 Surgery .......................................................................................57
and design) ................................................................................42 Laser diagnostics and combustion engineering .......................51 Systems, accounting and information .......................................43
Cultural studies ..........................................................................61 Law ............................................................................................65 Systems engineering, process ..................................................51
Cultural theory, radical and ........................................................61 Learning and Teaching Unit, Medicine ......................................59 Systems, soil and land ...............................................................47
Life Sciences ..............................................................................66
D Linguistics ..................................................................................62
T
Dentistry .....................................................................................54
M Teaching Unit, Medicine, Learning and .....................................59
Diagnostics and combustion engineering, laser .......................51
Technologies, greenhouse gas ..................................................71
Digital design media (in architecture and design) .................. 42 Management ..............................................................................43 Telecommunications ..................................................................52
Dynamic modelling and simulation ........................................ 71 Marketing....................................................................................43 Theory, feminist political .............................................................61
Mathematical sciences ..............................................................68 Theory, political ..........................................................................61
E Mathematics, applied.................................................................68 Theory, radical and cultural ........................................................61
Mathematics, pure .....................................................................68 Thought, history of political ........................................................61
Earth and environmental science ..............................................46 Mechanical engineering .............................................................53 Trauma, orthopaedics and .........................................................56
Ecology and evolutionary biology............................................ 46 Mechanics, fluid and particle .....................................................50
Economics ............................................................................... 48 Media..........................................................................................63
Education ................................................................................. 49 Media, digital design (in architecture and design) ....................42 U/V/W
Electrical and electronic engineering.........................................52 Medical sciences .......................................................................55 Urban design, architecture, landscape architecture and ............42
Engineering ................................................................................50 Medicine ................................................................................55,56 Veterans Health, Centre for Military and .......................................58
Engineering, biochemical ..........................................................50 Medicine Learning and Teaching Unit .......................................59 Visual sciences, ophthalmology and ............................................56
Engineering, chemical ...............................................................50 Military and Veterans Health, Centre for ....................................58 Wine and horticulture ....................................................................40
Engineering, civil, environmental and mining ............................51 Modelling, basin .........................................................................71 Wine business, agri-food and .......................................................40
Engineering, chemical kinetics and reaction .............................50 Modelling and simulation, dynamic ...........................................71 Writing, creative .............................................................................61
Engineering, electrical and electronic........................................52 Microbiology and immunology ..................................................66
Engineering, laser diagnostics and combustion .......................51 Microelectronics and radio frequency engineering ...................52
Engineering, mechanical ...........................................................53 Molecular and biomedical science ............................................66
Engineering, microelectronics and radio frequency..................52 Music ..........................................................................................70
Engineering, power ....................................................................52
Engineering, process systems ..................................................51
English........................................................................................61
N/O
Enhanced and improved (petroleum) recovery.........................71 Nursing .......................................................................................58
Environmental and mining engineering, civil and......................51 Obstetrics and gynaecology ......................................................57
Environmental science, earth and ............................................46 Ophthalmology and visual sciences..........................................56
Environmental studies, geographical and ............................... 64 Orthopaedics and trauma ..........................................................56
European studies .......................................................................62
Evolutional biology, ecology and ..............................................46
P/Q
F Paediatrics ..................................................................................58
Paediatrics and reproductive health ..........................................57
Faculty of: Particle mechanics, fluid and ....................................................50
Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Science ................7 Pathology ................................................................................ 55
Health Sciences................................................................. 7, 54 Performance, improved business ..............................................71
Humanities and Social Sciences....................................... 8, 60 Petroleum geomechanics ..........................................................71
Professions (The)......................................................................8 (Petroleum) recovery, enhanced and improved ........................71
Sciences ...................................................................................8 Petroleum science and engineering ..........................................71
Feminist political theory .............................................................61 Pharmacology ............................................................................55
Finance.......................................................................................43 Philosophy ..................................................................................63
Fluid and particle mechanics.....................................................50 Physical sciences .......................................................................72
Folio requirements for music composition specialisation .........70 Physics .......................................................................................72
Folio requirements for music technology specialisation ...........70 Physiology ..................................................................................66

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2 PROGRAM PREFERENCES AND COMMENCEMENT DATE


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Preference 1 Preference 2 Preferred
Program type ❒ Research Masters ❒ DNursing ❒ PhD ❒ Research Masters ❒ DNursing ❒ PhD semester start
❒ DClinical Dentistry ❒ DEducation ❒ DClinical Dentistry ❒ DEducation ❒ S1 February 2009
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3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Scholarship applicants must provide evidence of their meeting the University's English requirements by 31 August 2008

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English proficiency to gain admission to the University. Please refer to pages 28 of the prospectus for further information about English language attached
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IELTS (Academic) test undertaken in the 24 months preceding application. Date of test: ____ /____ / ____
TOEFL test undertaken in the 24 months preceding application. Date of test: ____ /____ / ____
First language is English (you may still be required to provide formal test results).
I will be sitting an IELTS (Academic)/TOEFL test on ____ /____ / ____ and will forward the results to the University as soon as possible.
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4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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Tertiary Qualifications

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(eg, Bachelor of Arts) (year-year) (Yes or no) completion attached



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extremely competitive. For example, recent successful applicants for the University scholarships have usually had a research Master (or coursework Master with
a substantial research component) from an internationally recognised university, and outstanding performance in the Master degree (eg, first-class honours,
Distinction/A grades), plus publications in internationally refereed journals.
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Please state your area of research interest (from department/school entries in the Postgraduate Research Prospectus) and the University staff member whom you have contacted about your proposed
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Research topic ..................................................................................................... Staff name: .................................................................................... Dept/School: .........................................................................

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❒ attached the completed Remote Candidature Application form if applying for remote
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off-shore study - see Section 2
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❒ attached correspondence with University staff and a 1-2 page research
proposal - see Section 7
translations (if applicable) - see Section 4
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❒ signed the declaration (a proxy cannot be authorised to sign on your behalf)
- see Section 9
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● the University reserves the right to inform other tertiary institutions, if any of the material presented to support my application is found to be false;

● the personal information that I have provided may be released to Australian Government and State agencies under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act;

● I am seeking temporary entry into Australia as a fee paying international student for education purposes only, and that I may not undertake part-time studies, or full-time employment;

● I, or my sponsor, will be responsible for the full costs of the program for which I am seeking admission and for the attendant travel and living costs;

● the University will not provide a subsidy to me for any costs incurred by, or behalf of, my dependants;

● I may be subject to different rules and conditions prescribed by the University and the Australian Government if I change my visa status.

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application form). academic staff are not accepted.
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their place, in writing, by the deadline specified in their letter of offer, otherwise the offer
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It is your responsibility to immediately advise the International Office in writing of any change
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Who should use this form? Consultation on research supervision


You should use this form if you are an international student applying for full-time study
Before lodging the application, you must establish contact with a prospective supervisor
in an undergraduate program at the University of Adelaide.
who has indicated the relevant department/school's willingness to supervise the proposed
Do not use this form if you are: research project.
a citizen of Australia or New Zealand;
a permanent resident of Australia Remote or offshore/external candidature
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apply for government/externally sponsored students or some official representatives).
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those stated are NOT accepted. This application will not be processed until the Semester 1, 2009.
application fee is paid as specified.
Attach all required documentation. Your application cannot be considered unless all 1 May 2009 .................. Academic programs commencing
essential documents are attached. Semester 2, 2009.

Certification and submission of documents Note: Lengthier visa application processes apply to students from
Documentation submitted with the application must be certified. A certified copy of certain countries under the current Australian Government immigration
an original document is one which has been certified - by an official agent or a staff regulations (see www.immi.gov.au).
member of this University, a Justice of the Peace, a Notary Public, a university registrar,
Students from Assessment Level 3-4 countries must submit their
a police officer, or an examining authority - as a true copy of the original document.
applications at least three months before the above application
If the official transcript does not state the successful completion of the qualification,
closing dates.
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and are those who may exercise judgement on the applicant's academic potential.
Please complete Section A below, then forward the form to your referee.

SECTION A To be completed by applicant before forwarding this form to the referee


ID No. if previously
Applicant's family name enrolled at or applied
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Applicant's given name(s) Date of birth:

Proposed program of study


(PhD/Masters)

Area of research interest

SECTION B To be completed by the referee

Note: You are requested to complete questions 1 to 3 in the report form and forward it directly to: International Office, The University of Adelaide, South Australia 5005,
Australia to reach the University no later than 31 August 2008. Applications for which reports have not been received by 31 August will not be considered for scholarships.

1 Please rate the applicant under the following headings (a) to (f) by placing a number in the range of 1 to 10 in the appropriate box. Please complete boxes in
Section B as appropriate to the applicant’s proposed program of study. The scores you provide will be applied within a formula used by the University of Adelaide
to make an initial separation of candidates according to their academic record and referees’ assessments.

Explanation of Scores on a scale of 1 - 10: A score of 10 signifies that the applicant is regarded by you as being in the top 2% of ALL candidates in each
assessment category. A score of 9 indicates that the applicant is in the top 5% of all candidates. A score of 8: top 10%, score of 7: top 20%, score of 6: top 30%,
score of 5: top 40%, score of 4: upper 50%, score of 3: upper 60%, score of 2: upper 70%, score of 1: bottom 30%.

a) Research Potential: intrinsic research potential (as distinct from examination results). Referees are requested to comment in greater detail in their
written remarks if they are of the opinion that an applicant’s research potential is not indicated by his/her academic record, giving reasons for this opinion.

b) Creative Ability: ability to develop original ideas/hypotheses, to write original compositions or to assemble orthodox work in some original way.

c) Initiative: ability to embark on new ideas or approaches without prompting.

d) Perseverance: ability to work steadily even in difficult circumstances or where motivation or external direction is minimal.

e) Critical Ability: to differentiate between sound and irrationally based thinking.

f) Ability to Communicate: both written and spoken.


2 Based on the quality of completed work, the applicant is seen as having a record which is:
❒ Outstanding ❒ Very good ❒ Good ❒ Mediocre ❒ Poor
Based on the applicant’s overall academic performance and potential for the proposed course, the degree of support you give the applicant is:
❒ Unreserved ❒ Strong ❒ Fairly strong ❒ Moderate ❒ Nil
Your professional knowledge of the applicant is:
❒ Very detailed ❒ Very good ❒ Good ❒ Adequate ❒ Incomplete

3 All referees are also requested to provide comments, below, on the applicant’s qualities. These might include capacity to work well with colleagues and, for students undertaking
programs by research, future potential for research contribution to the field of knowledge.
As mentioned, please include comment on the particular aspects of the applicant’s performance that have impressed you with regard to his/her research potential. In the case of
applicants in arts/humanities areas, relevant comments concerning cultural understanding and awareness, linguistic ability, etc, may be helpful.
Your written report is regarded as important and may be referred to in detail during the selection process. It is requested that it be typewritten if possible in the interest of legibility.

Referee’s name:

Referee’s position: Department:

University or organisation:

Address:

Telephone: Fax:
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Email:

Signature: Date: / /

Please return the completed report to: International Office, The University of Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia

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