Postgraduate Research Guide

Postgraduate support NOTRE DAME IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A REWARDING UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE FOR ITS STUDENTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. The University’s Student Services is the go-to centre for career advice, activities on Campus, extracurricular programs, sports and clubs. ACADEMIC SUPPORT Notre Dame’s Academic Enabling & Support Centre (AESC) helps researchers formulate their scholarly goals and develop the skills and confidence they need to attain them. With a strong emphasis on ‘the whole student’ and the support of a dedicated team of lecturers and tutors, the AESC offers a range of courses and programs, as well as help for students with special educational requirements. MATURE-AGE STUDENT NETWORK Returning to study after a long absence can be a daunting experience. Many researchers juggle external responsibilities, such as work and family management. Our on-Campus mature-age social network helps mature-age students meet one another, exchange ideas, experiences and provide support. All mature-age students are welcome. DISABILITY SUPPORT Notre Dame is committed to providing an environment for researchers that is supportive and free from discrimination. The University strongly supports the admission of students with a disability and encourages those researchers to seek assistance from the Disability Support Office to ensure they are able to participate in their course of study on equal terms with others. COUNSELLING SERVICE Notre Dame provides a free and confidential counselling service to help researchers develop skills and strategies that enable them to achieve their personal and academic goals, and to make their time at university comfortable and stress-free. CAREERS OFFICE Are you unsure of your career pathways or in need of career information or resources? Researchers can visit the Careers Office to find information or to seek assistance with job applications. A series of careers-related workshops are also held throughout the academic year. CAMPUS MINISTRY Campus Ministry provides growth opportunities in areas of prayer and service, liturgy and life, and friendship and community, initiatives through which Notre Dame aims to support the spiritual life of the community. 12 Notre Dame Research Guide