Thesis Boot Camp

Have you begun writing up your thesis? Yes? Do you need a bit of support? The Faculty of Science are offering all PhD students the opportunity to participate in the Science Thesis Boot Camp from 19 to 21 October.

This extremely popular weekend event is fully catered and facilitated by experienced academic staff.

Places are strictly limited, so express your interest today! Where applications exceed quota, we will make offers based upon expected submission dates.

Program

Day 1 – Friday 19 October

TimeEst. time (min)Details
4.00pm 20 mins Arrival/payment for event ($25 cash – please ensure you have exact amount).
4.20pm 10 mins Official Welcome
4.30pm 15 mins Presentation from Dr. Madeline Yewers – Tips and tricks from a recent PhD graduate
4.45pm 10 mins Introduction to Academic Facilitator A/Prof Devi Stuart-Fox, clarification of the purpose of the weekend
4.55pm 15 mins Group discussion of pre-written objectives
5.10pm 30 mins Group ice-breaker
5.40pm 20 mins Dinner
6.00pm 2 hours Intensive writing period
8.00pm End of day

Day 2 – Saturday 20 October

TimeEst. time (min)Details
9.30am 20 mins Group discussion on individual progress
9.50am 1 hour Intensive writing period
10.50am 20 mins Morning Tea
11.10am 2 hours Intensive writing period
1.10pm 50 mins Lunch
2.00pm 10 mins Strategies for successful writing discussion
2.10pm 1 hour 50 mins Intensive writing period
4.00pm 30 mins Afternoon Tea
4.30pm 2 hours Intensive writing period
6.30pm End of day

Day 3 – Sunday 21 October

TimeEst. time (min)Details
9.30am 10 mins Group discussion on progress of writing
9.40am 1 hour Intensive writing period
10.40am 20 mins Morning Tea
11.00am 2 hours Intensive writing period
1.00pm 1 hour Lunch
2.00pm 10 mins Strategies for successful writing discussion
2.10pm 1 hour 50 mins Intensive writing period
4.00pm 30 mins Afternoon Tea
4.30pm 1 hour 50 mins Intensive writing period
6.20pm 10 mins Conclusion
6.30pm End of day/End of Thesis Boot Camp

More Information

Academic Programs

science-academicprograms@unimelb.edu.au