Supervision and progress monitoring
Supervision
Candidates for research degrees are normally assigned at least two supervisors – a primary and secondary supervisor. The role of the supervisory team is, collectively to provide candidates for research degrees with academic and pastoral guidance as they pursue advanced study and research.
The relationship between a student and their supervisor team, and in particular their primary supervisor, is important to the successful and satisfactory progress of a research student. Section 7 - Guide to Good Supervisory Practice
At any time in his or her research degree registration, a student may request a change of a member of the supervisory team, including the primary supervisor. Such request will normally be met (in so far as it is feasible and contracted terms and conditions allow). Students and supervisors may consult with the School PGR Director or the Associate Dean for PGR any change to the supervisory arrangements
Changes to the membership of the supervisory team, including adjustments to the balance of supervisory input must be documented and approved by the PGR School Director
The primary supervisor is responsible for the overall management and direction of the student's research degree in addition to issues relating to registration and progress.
Frequency of supervision
The frequency of supervisory meetings will be determined by the nature of the research, however the Code of Practice requires all full-time students to meet with their supervisors at least 8 times per year, including formal progress review meetings. All formal supervisory meetings should be documented and the record agreed by the student and supervisory team.
Progress monitoring
There will be an annual review of progress and two other formal progress meetings included in the eight formal supervisory meetings.
Annual progress report 2011/12
Record of supervision - This form can be used to record supervision, but please note that the 'progress report' or 'annual progress report' forms must be used for formal supervisions meetings.
Time line for full-time students (part-time pro rata)
| Event | Form(s) to be completed | When to be completed |
|---|---|---|
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| First Year |
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| Initial Meeting | Initial Meeting Form Training Needs Assessment /Plan PPD | 3 week after student has started |
| Formal Progress Meeting | Progress Report | 4 months |
| Annual Progress Meeting | Annual Progress Report | 8 months |
| Formal Progress Meeting | Progress Report | 12 months |
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| Second Year |
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| Transferring Up Panel | Transfer Panel Approval Form | 3 months prior to transfer panel meeting |
| Formal Progress Meeting | Progress Report | 16 months |
| Transferring Up Meeting | Transfer from MPhil to PhD Form | Between 12-15 months |
| Annual Progress Meeting | Annual Progress Report | 20 months |
| Formal Progress Meeting | Progress Report | 24 months |
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| Third Year |
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| Formal Progress Meeting | Progress Report | 28 months |
| Annual Progress Meeting | Annual Progress Report | 32 months |
| Appointment of Examiners | Application for Approval of Thesis Title and Examiners | 3 months prior to thesis submission date |
| Formal Progress Meeting | Progress Report | 36 months |
| Preparation for Registration Only Period | Supervisory Arrangements & Resources for ‘Registration Only' Period | 36 months |
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| Registration Only Year |
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| Formal Progress Meeting | Progress Report | 40 months |
| Annual Progress Meeting | Annual Progress Report | 44 months |
| Formal Progress Meeting | Progress Report | 48 months |