Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 3.1.1. Research Degree Candidates should abide by the expectations set out in this Code of Practice.
3.1.2. Research Degree Candidates are encouraged to give feedback on the application of this Code of Practice, or on any other elements of their experience, through the Supervisory Team, Director of Postgraduate Research Students, and Research Student Committee, and through institutional and national surveys when requested.
Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 4.1.1. Research Degree Candidates are expected to behave professionally in the research environment provided and maintain it for other researchers (borrowed equipment should be returned promptly, defects should be reported, laboratories and other facilities should be kept to required standards of cleanliness; internet access should be used responsibly. Penalties relating to student discipline are set out in the Institution’s Student Discipline and Policy and Procedures).
4.1.2. Research Degree Candidates are expected to collaborate with other members of their research group and are encouraged, with the approval of the Primary Supervisor, to develop collaborative associations with other internal, external, national and international research groups.
4.1.3. Research Degree Candidates are encouraged to attend School and Institutional research seminars and appropriate national and/or international fora appropriate for their discipline.
4.1.4. Research Degree Candidates are encouraged to present the results of their research in School and Institutional research seminars, and national and international meetings unless confidentiality agreements dictate otherwise.
4.1.5. Research Degree Candidates must comply with the University policies on (i) Intellectual Property, Confidential Information and Commercialisation, (ii) Research Data Management and (iii) Research Publications.
Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 5.2.1.1. Research Degree Candidates will complete the enrolment process with the aid of the Primary Supervisor and the School. Enrolment must be authorised by the School Director of Postgraduate Research Study (or another appropriate member of School staff).
5.2.1.2. Research Degree Candidates must enrol every year for the duration of their studies, including when progressing as a Continued Affiliation Student. Enrolment tales place in advance of the commencement of each new academic year, normally in August, and not necessarily on the anniversary of a Research Degree Candidate’s initial enrolment.
Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 5.3.1.1. On Campus Research Degree Candidates are expected to attend appropriate instruction associated with health, safety, security and emergency procedures and are responsible for following these procedures. Alternative arrangements will be made for Off-Campus Research Degree Candidates where appropriate.
5.3.1.2. Research Degree Candidates will attend scheduled University, Campus (where provided) and School Induction sessions where key elements of this Code of Practice will be communicated to them.
5.3.1.3. The Research Degree Candidate will read and sign the Student Supervisor Agreement.
5.3.1.4. Referral for the assessment of support in relation to special educational needs and/or disability is the responsibility of the Research Degree Candidate, with support from the Primary Supervisor, and should take place during the induction period and via a consultation with the Wellbeing Services.
5.3.1.5. With support from the Primary Supervisor, the Research Degree Candidate will assess their own training needs and create a Personal Development Plan as a part of their induction.
Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 6.1.1. The Research Degree Candidate is expected to remain in regular (at least, approximately, monthly) contact with the Supervisory Team for the duration of enrolment for the research degree. This contact can be face-to-face, by video-conference, telephone or other agreed medium.
6.1.2. The Research Degree Candidate should keep a record of Supervisory Meetings in the PGR Portfolio. Such a record will include date, duration, topics discussed, actions agreed.
6.1.3. The Research Degree Candidate must inform the Primary Supervisor immediately, in writing, of any circumstances, such as illness, adversely affecting their attendance and performance. If any circumstances are likely to affect the Research Degree Candidate for longer than four weeks, the Research Degree Candidate should discuss with their Primary Supervisor whether or not a Temporary Suspension of Studies is appropriate. In such circumstances, the University’s guidelines for Temporary Suspension of Studies should be considered by the Research Degree Candidate.
6.1.4. The Research Degree Candidate must inform the Primary Supervisor of any paid or unpaid work being carried out in addition to a period of full-time study.
6.1.5. The Research Degree Candidate is expected to be aware of any ethical issues associated with their research and to conduct their investigations in a manner that is consistent with the Research Ethics Policy. Ethical issues must be disclosed to the Primary Supervisor in the first instance. For further information, see the Institution’s
Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 7.1.1. The Research Degree Candidate is required to participate in induction and transferable skills training courses specified by the RDC.
7.1.2. The Research Degree Candidate is expected assess their own training needs and create a Personal Development Plan, actively seeking out development opportunities in areas where their skills require enhancement.
7.1.3. A Research Degree Candidate should be able to demonstrate that they have undertaken at least 10 days per annum of skills training during each year of their course of study through submission of their Personal Development Plan at Progress Review Meetings.
7.1.4. A Research Degree Candidate can be required by the Primary Supervisor, to undertake taught postgraduate courses in appropriate subjects and can be requested to undertake examinations. These examinations can be used as evidence of skills development.
Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 8.1.1. Research Degree Candidates will discuss progress with their Supervisory Team as a part of regular (approximately monthly) Supervisory Meetings, for which a record will be kept in the PGR Portfolio.
8.1.2. All Research Degree Candidates will present evidence of their progress at least once a year until submission of the thesis.
8.1.3. Research Degree Candidates should submit research reports and other evidence required by their School at least two weeks prior to their Progress Review Meetings.
8.1.4. Research Degree Candidates should keep a record of their transferable skills development, and the skills training undertaken; this record, the Personal Development Plan, shall also be submitted at Progress Review Meetings.
Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 9.1.1. Individual Research Degree Candidates are encouraged to provide feedback on progress made and issues arising within their studies. This feedback should be provided to a member of the Supervisory Team in the first instance.
9.1.2. Research Degree Candidates who feel that they are not receiving adequate supervision, or whose work is not progressing satisfactorily for reasons outside their control, should contact a member of the Supervisory Team in the first instance. If this is not appropriate, the Research Degree Candidate should raise their concerns with the School Director of Postgraduate Research Students or, if they remain dissatisfied, with the Head of School (or the Chair of the RDC if the Head of School is a member of the Supervisory Team or cannot otherwise be approached).
9.1.3. In all such cases, it is important for the Research Degree Candidate to take action as soon as the problem becomes apparent, so that his or her research is not unduly delayed or otherwise impeded.
9.1.4. Research Degree Candidates are expected to support the working of the Research Student Committee. Nominated representatives should raise matters of a collective nature, contribute to discussion and the finding of solutions, and prepare the minutes of the Research Student Committee.
9.1.5. Research Degree Candidates and graduates are encouraged to take part in institutional and national feedback surveys.
9.1.6. Research degree Graduates are encouraged to provide information for first destination surveys, to participate in subsequent surveys and to maintain contact with the University’s Watt Club.
Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 10.1.1. Before commencing writing the thesis, Research Degree Candidates should familiarise themselves with, and follow, the University Guidelines on Submission and Format of Thesis.
10.1.2. Before submitting the thesis, Research Degree Candidates should familiarize themselves with, and follow, the University procedures for the Submission of a Postgraduate Research thesis.
10.1.3. Following the oral examination, and completion of any corrections required by the Examiners, Research Degree Candidates will submit one final hard bound thesis copy to the relevant Student Services Centre (please refer to xxxxx://xxx.xx.xx.xx/students/studies/examinations/thesis.htm).
Research Degree Candidate responsibilities. 11.1.1. The Research Degree Candidate will attend the oral examination at the time and location agreed with the Internal Examiner.
11.1.2. The Research Degree Candidate will be prepared to be examined on the subject of the thesis or on any cognate research areas.
11.1.3. The Research Degree Candidate shall be permitted to bring the research thesis and any other authorised materials to the oral examination. Further, the Research Degree candidate may wish or be asked to give a presentation.
