Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Rules Governing Higher Degrees by Research

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 30th March 2021 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 6th August 2021 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority University Council The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 25th March 2021 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 28th November 2022 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive Zee Upton
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Kylie Shaw
Dean of Graduate Research

Graduate Research
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

11 August 2022:  Amendment of Clause 26. Approved as administrative Amendment by University Secretary.


16 December 2021:  References to Director, Student Experience and Administration and Academic Registrar amended to Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Academic Registrar. Amended as administrative amendment, University Secretary.


29 April 2021:  Clause 133 and 146 updated to resolve error in previous amendment made 30 March 2021. Administrative amendment.


27 April 2021:  Incorrect clause references amended. Administrative amendment.


Assistant Dean Research Training (ADRT) responsibilities have been realigned to assist implement the Enabling Change project.



Clauses Amended:Rule: 6,25,32,36,43,47,48,49,51,55-56,58-59,61-62,64,70,75,79,83,89,95,97 (new),109-110,127,133,144,149,150,168,176.