(1) Research has been defined as the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new concepts, methodologies and understandings. In the supervision of Higher Degree Research (HDR) (2) While there is a diverse range in norms for research and publication activity across disciplines, this document provides a general set of guidelines as to what minimum research and publication activity is required of staff who undertake the role of (3) As a guide, to be regarded as active in research and publication, for the purposes identified above, a continuing academic staff member at Level B or above on a minimum 0.4 appointment is likely to have achieved both the following criteria (A and B) over the last 5 years. (4) At least 5 points for publications and outputs of which they are the author or a co-author that satisfy the eligibility requirements of the ERA research classification found at: (Click here) (5) The publication and output points in this UNE definition are in line with weightings determined by ERA but are NOT pro-rated based on the number of authors i.e. each author scores the respective points. (6) For a staff member on a fractional appointment, or who is an early career researcher or has had career interruptions, then the output defaults to a prorated average of 1 point per year per full time equivalent. (7) At least 2 of the following other research activity measures:HDR - Research Activity and Publication for Higher Degree Research Supervisors Guidelines
Section 1 - Scope
Section 2 - Guidelines
Part A — Publication Outputs
Part B — Other Research Measures
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