The Academic Integrity Module (AIM) introduces students to the importance of studying with integrity at Western and the value of integrity in professional life. Students completing the AIM commit to the values of Western’s Student Honour Code, developed in partnership with students. The AIM outlines requirements and expectations regarding ethical academic behaviour including use and acknowledgement of sources and presenting your own work in assessments. It also introduces key academic integrity concepts in the Student Misconduct Rule that all students need to be aware of, including academic misconduct, plagiarism, contract cheating and collusion. Students who complete the AIM feel more confident in approaching their studies with integrity and identifying potential risks to their academic integrity. Satisfactory completion of the AIM is mandatory for all commencing students. Once completed, students will be able to register for subsequent teaching sessions.

This is a 0 credit point non-award subject. Research Internship is an activity where a candidate gain experience working with the end-user of their research and apply their subject knowledge trying to solve a real-life problem. An internship with the end-user of research provides opportunities for new research, research application and more importantly may create a pathway for a research impact. Master of Research candidates are encouraged to undertake a research internship, where possible.

This is a 0 credit point non-award subject. Industry Research Internship is an activity where a candidate gain experience working with the end-user of their research and apply their subject knowledge trying to solve a real-life problem. An internship with the end-user of research provides opportunities for new research, research application and more importantly may create a pathway for a research impact. Doctor of Philosophy candidates are encouraged to undertake an industry research internship, where possible.