Faculty of Science
Commencment Programs
New candidates in research degrees at Macquarie University must complete a mandatory Commencement Program in their first year of study. The program has several components:
Central Commencement Program (CCP)
This is a one-day event providing an introduction to the University, to research practice, and to the support mechanisms available to research candidates university-wide. It may also be completed online. Detailed information about the CCP can be viewed via this website.
Faculty Commencement Program (FCP)
This is a half-day event providing candidates with an introduction to the Faculty of Science and faculty-specific information, such as resources (e.g. technical services, funding) OH&S requirements, and how to obtain animal and/or human ethics clearance for your research. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet key staff in the Faculty as well as other commencing research candidates. The FCP is pivotal to new candidates to integrate into the culture of research in the Faculty and their departments. FCP is held twice each year, in late February/early March and in late July/early August. Please contact the Faculty HDR team if you are unable to attend, for example due to late enrolment.
EP1, 2012
Date: Friday 2nd March, 2012
Where: E8A, Room 280, Biology Tea Room
FCP Schedule - TBA
EP2, 2012 - TBA
Departmental Induction
Each department in the Faculty of Science has its own induction program, to introduce you to research colleagues, department staff and resources, and information on departmental procedures that will assist you in your research. Please contact your Departmental Director, HDR for further information.