Individualised support to help you stay on track
Graduate Research Coaching Program
The Graduate Research Coaching Program is a 12-week program run each semester. You will be paired up with a professional staff member at Macquarie who holds a PhD and has been trained as a PhD coach.
The program targets the skills of project management and self-management, specifically: self-awareness, accountability, resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility. Sign up on the myRDC or email gr.development@mq.edu.au to join the program.
1:1 consultations
Graduate research students can book a one-on-one appointment in person or online with a Graduate Research Development Advisor to discuss:
- thesis writing
- conference preparation
- grant applications
- publishing
- career planning and development
- other research skills issues
Email gr.development@mq.edu.au or your Graduate Research Development Advisor directly. Please include your name, your department, and what you would like to discuss.
Statistical support
For statistical support, the graduate research statistical consulting service is available on Tuesdays in person or online. Email Associate Professor Peter Petocz to book an appointment or submit a question online.
Thesis editing
For support with editing your thesis, check out this one-page guide: ‘How do I get my thesis professionally edited’.
Please email questions relating to research training to gr.development@mq.edu.au
You can also contact GRD staff directly:
Dr Juliet Lum
Graduate Research Development Manager
T: +61 (2) 9850 4196
E: juliet.lum@mq.edu.au
Dr Megan Brewer (On parental leave in 2025)
Graduate Research Development Advisor (STEMM)
T: +61 (2) 9850 4429
E: megan.brewer@mq.edu.au
Dr Frank Song
Graduate Research Development Advisor (HASS)
T: +61 (2) 9850 8491
E: frank.song@mq.edu.au
Dr Francesca Mataraga
Graduate Research Development Advisor (HASS)
T: +61 (2) 9850 9752
E: francesca.mataraga@mq.edu.au
Dr Chris Bilsland
Graduate Research Development Advisor (Professional Skills)
T: +61 (2) 9850 4431
E: christine.bilsland@mq.edu.au
*Part time Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Hannah Choi
Graduate Research Administrative Officer