Research Resources

Staff Development

• Definition of Research Active Staff
• Early Career Research Development Program
• External Conferences and Events
• External Research Publications and Other Resources
• Organisations Promoting Research

Funding

• Grants and Scholarships Searchable Database
• Applying for ARC Linkages funding
• National Competitive Grants Program

Candidature and Supervision

• Thesis Preparation Guide
• Examiners' Reports on High/Low Quality Theses
• Analysis of Examiners' Reports
• Characteristics of High/Low Quality Research Proposals
• UB Library Skills Training
• UB Library Research Resources, including Citation and Referencing guides
• Code of Good Practice for Research Supervision
• AVCC Code Of Practice For Maintaining And Monitoring Academic Quality And Standards In Higher Degrees
• Joint NHMRC/AV-CC Statement and Guidelines on Research Practice
• University Code of Good Practice for the Conduct of Research

External Conferences and Events

• Australasian Transport Research Forum
• ANZRAI Regional Science Association International
• Business Higher Education Round Table (BHERT)
• Dynamics of Rural Areas, Deakin Warrnambool
• Future of Australia's Country Towns 2nd National Conference
• Inaugural National Regional Research Colloquium
• Institute for Regional Studies, Annual Conference on E-Governance
• International Conference on Human Services in Rural Communities
• International Congress of Radiation Research
• International Rural Network Conference
• Monash University Institute for Regional Studies events
• Primary Health Care and Research Information Service Events Diary
• Publich Health Research: A Foundation for Victoria's Health
• Rural and Regional Service Delivery
• Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia
• World Congress on Disaster & Emergency Management

External Research Publications and Other Resources

• Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Incorporated (ACSPRI) research methods summer courses at the ANU. As part of our membership, UB staff and HDR students are entitled to a discounted rate of $1200 for the 5-day courses. These discounts are available until 17 December 2003.
• Single portal for all Australian Government agriculture related information
• About General Practice in Australia
• Australian Commonwealth Government Statistical Clearing House
• Backing Australia's Ability - Building our future through Science and Innovation, a commitment to pursue excellence in research, science and technology, through three key themes:the generation of new ideas (research and development); the commercial application of ideas; and developing and retaining skills.
• Education Network Australia, designed to share education and training resources
• Regional Matters: Atlas of Regional Victoria
• Royal Society of NSW Journal, accepts thesis abstracts from MSc, MA and PhD
• Rural Industries Leadership website- includes archived e-newsletters
• Young Australian Rural Network - YARN For young rural people to keep in touch, collaborate, share ideas, and strengthen networks
• Information on Australian Government programs and services available
• Social Science Data Archive
• Setting the Agenda for Rural Women: Research Directions (Conference proceedings & recommendations)

Organisations Promoting Research

• Ausindustry
• Australian Research Council (ARC)
• Australian Vice Chancellors Committee (AVCC)
• Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST)
• National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
• National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA)
• Victorian State Government Departments

Applying for ARC Linkages funding

• Effective processes and Successful Outcomes.

Thesis Preparation Guide

Examiners' Reports on High/Low Quality Theses

A list of characteristics of high and low quality theses prepared by examiners of University of Ballarat theses. Click here to view document.

Analysis of Examiners' Reports

An analysis of the reports examiners have made on University of Ballarat theses. The analysis attempts to identify the patterns of classification and the examiners' comments, with the aim of provding guidance to students and supervisors in the consruction of theses. Click here to view the Powerpoint presentation.

Characteristics of High/Low Quality Research Proposals

A list of characteristics of high and low quality theses prepared by examiners of University of Ballarat theses. Click here to view document.

UB Library Skills Training

The Info Skills sessions offered by the Mt Helen campus library are designed to be a brief introduction to the library’s resources and to search strategies which will enhance your research skills. Click here for more information.

UB Library Research Resources

The Library provides a range of research strategies and support tools to guide you as you engage in research and resource based learning. Click here for more information.

Code of Good Practice for Research Supervision

A code of good conduct for Research Higher Degree supervisers of University of Ballarat theses. Click here to view document.

AVCC Code Of Practice For Maintaining And Monitoring Academic Quality And Standards In Higher Degrees

A code of good conduct for For Maintaining And Monitoring Academic Quality And Standards In Higher Degrees. Click here to view document.