Status and Details
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Clauses Amended:15 May 2025: Updates to Policy to change at Section 2 - Definitions to Co-Supervisor and Principal supervisor to an ACU academic staff member appointed by the Associate Dean, Research.Higher Degree Research Policy
Status
Current
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Effective Date
15th May 2025
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
15th May 2030
The next review of this document is scheduled to be completed by this date.
Approval Authority
Academic Board
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Approval Authority - Admin Changes
National Manager, Governance
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Approval Date
15th May 2025
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Expiry Date
Not Applicable
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Responsible Manager
Michelle Lopez
Director, Graduate Research School
The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive
Abid Khan
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)
The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact
Michelle Lopez
Director, Graduate Research School
Graduate Research School
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Summary of Changes from Previous Version