Current Research Students
Student seminar series
Postgraduate Research Committee (PGRC)
PGRC Members
Introduction
Students wishing to undertake a PhD register as an undifferentiated research student in the first instance. Only on successful submission to a differentiation panel can students proceed to PhD. Differentiation normally involves a written submission of progress, a recommendation from supervisors and an interview or presentation to the differentiation panel. Differentiation normally takes place no less than six months and no more than nine months after first registration (full-time students).
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Regulations
More information is available from Postgraduate Office website. In particular from which some of the following information has been taken.More specifically you should familiarize yourself with the Institutional Code of Practice regarding the conduct of higher degrees by research.This includes downloadable information about the Code of Good Conduct in Research and the Postgraduate Research Student Handbook among other things.
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Duration of study
It is important that students complete their work and research degree in a timely way and the University has established the following timeframes for completion.Please note that completion refers to the time taken from first registration as an undifferentiated research student to successful completion of a viva voce (and not time to submission).
Research degree
Full-time study
Part-time study
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
MPhil
1 year
2 years
2 years
4 years
PhD
2 years
3 years
4 years
6 years
Research degree
Full-time study
Part-time study
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
MPhil
1 year
2 years
2 years
4 years
PhD
2 years
3 years
4 years
6 years
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Student Seminar Series
We run a series of seminars conducted by the Postgraduate Research Students. Students and staff are welcome to attend.
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Student research projects
The following students are registered in the School.
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A Realistic Evaluation of two clinical innovations for early detection and treatment of deterioration in patients in three acute hospital Trusts.
Sandra Ryan Fellowship (School Internal)
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PhD full-time
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The following students are registered in another School but co-supervised from the School of Nursing & Midwifery.
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Research training
Training in research and other transferable skills is a fundamental part of undertaking a PhD. The Postgraduate Office have provided clear guidance for students and supervisors regarding University requirements for training. More specifically a Postgraduate Skills and Training Programme is now available with a wide range of courses.
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Keeping records
It is good practice to maintain written and electronic records of your experiences and learning during the course of your research degree. Please use the following downloads or links to help you maintain records of your progress and supervision.
Record of Research Supervision
Progress Monitoring Research 2007 -08
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Postgraduate Research Committee (PGRC)
The School's Postgraduate Research Committee (PGRC) was set up in January 2006 to monitor research student progress and welfare, consider new applications to undertake higher degrees by research and to provide strategic direction with regard to the recruitment and successful completion of research students in the School.
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Student representation
At the first meeting of the doctoral students (19th January 2007) nominations were received for student representatives on the PGRC.
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Progress Monitoring by PGRC
Monitoring of student progress takes place on an annual basis by the PGRC. This normally involves the student and supervisors completing an annual progress monitoring form (see 'Keeping Records'). This process is intended to be an interactive one where students and supervisors agree on the progress made during the most recent academic year but also realistical targets to be achieved in the coming months. This form is then submitted to the Administrator and reviewed by the PGRC who writes to the student providing them with feedback. Sometimes students may be rquired to attend an informal interview with PGRC if there are concerns about their progress.
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