Meet the Team
This handbook has been prepared by the School of English to help PhD Researchers and their Supervisors find their way through the various School level administrative stages of the PhD Research Degree. This includes information on where to get help, staff responsibilities, procurement and travel arrangements, services, office safety, demonstration / teaching opportunities and local guidance on initial, confirmation and final assessments.
The handbook supplements the information provided by the Doctoral College in relation to policies and procedures.
Your PhD Researcher Representative is Elahe Shabani. Elahe will represent your School on University level committees to ensure that your voice is heard, and any concerns raised.
Your Research Director, research area administrator and Library Support Team are also available for you, should you require any additional support.
Supporting your Research
Our PhD researchers vary widely in personal circumstances. On occasion, we understand that personal factors may impede academic progress and a wide range of support is available from supervisors, the Research Director and University Researcher Support Services (Support for Students (ulster.ac.uk)).
In addition, the regulations permit leave of absence where circumstances warrant this. If you find yourself in this situation, regardless of the cause, you should contact your supervisors and/or Research Director for a confidential discussion as soon as you realise that this is impacting on your research studies. It is in your own interest to do this as early as possible, to ensure that you are aware of options available to you and have an opportunity to take appropriate action before falling badly behind schedule. Please remember, it is also in the University’s interests that you complete your research studies successfully and the School of English and other sources of support are in place to facilitate this.
Please note that retrospective Leave of Absence is not allowed, so it is imperative that you notify the Research Director and your supervisors, and you also need to submit through PhD manager at the earliest opportunity. Funded researchers should be aware that absence for more than two weeks must be notified to supervisors, and that up to 13 weeks paid sick leave is allowed in any 12 months provided medical evidence can be provided.
If you need to spend a period of time studying away from the University, you should submit your request via PhD Manager, which involves an assessment of risk and will provide the University with details of where you plan to be based.
The Doctoral College recommends that all new PhD researchers arrange to meet on a one-to-one basis with one of the Librarians to discuss their research interests and likely needs and also to find out more about what the library can offer in terms of assistance. This specialised advice is always useful and can be invaluable, and our librarians are extremely approachable and helpful.
Faculty Postgraduate Research Suite, Block I Room I209 and I210
These rooms provide desk and computer space, a printer, a small kitchen area and soft seating areas and is for the use of Researchers within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Access will only be granted through the School of English’s Research Support Administrator, Ms Sarah Gillen.
PhD researchers will provide their own tea/coffee etc. The office space provided for full-time researchers is shared and this requires a degree of consideration for others and also communal responsibility for the space. Please ensure that you do not cause waste, mess or noise that may annoy colleagues and be respectful if you need to ask colleagues to moderate their behaviour. If any problems arise, Sarah Gillen will be happy to assist in matters such as arranging removal of rubbish or the rearrangement of furniture (where this does not affect other occupants).
Portal and Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
The University has a Portal which is the gateway to much of our online support and you should log into the Portal and spend some time exploring the range of materials and links available to you. Most useful information will be under the ‘Research’ tab, but other sections also have relevant material. The Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) is also accessed via the Portal. Any online courses from the Research Development Programme (RDP) on which you are registered will appear automatically in Blackboard: https://learning.ulster.ac.uk/webapps/login
PhD Manager is an online workflow management system for your PhD – a one stop shop for PhD administration – so, for example, if you want to make changes to your study title, apply for an extension or a leave of absence, complete an annual report, please login to PhD Manager. If you have not used it before you can find comprehensive guides within the system itself. To login, just use your normal computer login details. You can find information on the various types of changes you may need to make in our Making Changes section. If you have difficulties, please contact us on pgr@ulster.ac.uk
Your PhD Programme
During the period of research, PhD researchers are expected to meet the supervisor team regularly and frequently (fortnightly meetings are recommended for full-time PhDs). It is required that certain meetings (e.g., monthly) between supervisors and PhD researchers are designated as formal and that a record of these meetings is maintained on the PhD Manager.
A part-time PhD researcher is admitted on condition that visits to the supervisor take place at least three times each semester and during holiday periods as required. Part time distance PhD researchers are expected to attend for a minimum of six 4 weeks during their period of study and are required to maintain regular contact by email or other appropriate means.
As researchers at Ulster, your main source of support will come from your team of supervisors. Staff involved in supervision are expected to be able to advise PhD Researchers on aspects of their research projects including matters relating to university procedures.
A good working relationship with your supervisors will be a key factor in the success of your research project and the University provides guidance for both PhD researchers and supervisors to ensure this relationship is maximised.
The key milestones that form part of the PhD journey are detailed on the Doctoral College website.
Ulster University is committed to creating and sustaining a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environment which is free from all and any forms of bullying and harassment. This is supported and underpinned by the University’s mission, which is to: “transform lives, stretch minds, develop skills and raise ambitions, deliver globally significant research with local relevance, encourage a diverse university community and make a lasting contribution to society as a whole”.
All members of the University community (including staff, PhD researchers, and students) are expected to assist in the promotion of an environment where every member of the University community is treated with respect and dignity. Bullying and harassment can take many forms, from the most obvious (for example aggression, threats and shouting are clearly bullying) to the more subtle (such as isolation or non-co-operation at work, exclusion from social activities or conversation, which also fall within the definition of bullying).
The PhD Researcher Charter contains details of the expectations of both researchers and the University.
Supervision and Attendance
Attendance at University on a daily basis is expected, except by agreement of your supervisors or the Research Director. Hours should be agreed with your supervisors. Typically, PhD Researchers will work 35-40 hours per week, between core hours of 9:00am- 5:00pm. Holidays, as approved by your supervisors, are allowed within the period of the Studentship. These must not exceed a total of eight weeks including public holidays (40 days) per year. Any periods of sickness should be notified to your supervisors.
If you experience some health, family or other problems that make it difficult for you to continue working on your PhD research project, you may need to consider applying for leave of absence. Funded PhD researchers should be aware that they may normally only be allowed Leave of Absence for a maximum of one year, and that their maintenance allowance is suspended during any Leave of Absence. It is also important to note that Leave of Absence is not permitted if the main reason is to take up paid employment. Should you need any advice on Leave of Absence you can ask your supervisors. Support is also available through the Doctoral College and Student Wellbeing.
Attendance of international PhD Researchers will be monitored to ensure we meet our sponsor license obligations with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Engagement of Student Route visa holders will be evidenced through recording an in-person meeting via PhD Manager and having the notes accepted by a Supervisor for each calendar month (last day of the month), unless there is a pre-approved study away, leave of absence, annual leave or other authorised leave.
If the Researcher does not have an in-person meeting recorded and does not have a valid reason for this, i.e., the absence was not pre-approved on PhD Manager, it will be noted as an unauthorised absence. If the International PhD Researcher has two unauthorised absences within an academic year, the Compliance Team may invite you to a meeting to review continuation of sponsorship of your student visa.
Tips to avoid registering an unauthorised absence:
- Consider scheduling meetings with your supervisor in advance, perhaps at the beginning of the month, to give your supervisor sufficient time to approve the meeting notes logged on PhD Manager.
- Remind your supervisors to approve the meetings if necessary.
- If none of your supervisors are available to meet in person in any month, please contact the Postgraduate Tutor in your area to make arrangements to meet with an alternative member of staff for the purposes of monthly monitoring and to record this as usual on PhD Manager as a meeting with supervisors, but with a note of the alternative staff member you met with.
English Language and Literature
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Research Ethics and Integrity
Ethical approval for your research
Research Governance is the regulation, monitoring and quality assurance of research on human beings, and includes appropriate legislation and procedures that impact upon universities, the NHS, and other bodies. It is likely that in the near future there will be increasing demands from funding bodies and others upon researchers to be able to demonstrate that their research is subjected to appropriate scrutiny and monitoring.
Under the University’s Research Governance & Ethics requirements, proposed research projects involving human participants (as does most Social Sciences research) should be submitted to the appropriate committee for ethical approval before data collection commences. The process of gaining ethical approval can be a lengthy one and you should apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid any delay. Your supervisors will advise you on completing the application and further information may also be found at the Research Governance and Ethics section of the Portal: Research Governance and Ethics.
Please note that any changes to the approved research plan may have ethical implications and therefore ethical approval for the modified plan will be required before further research can proceed.
All researchers are required to undertake and pass the University's online short course on Research Integrity, which is available through Blackboard. The course takes approximately one hour to complete and provides grounding in the essentials of good research conduct, and guidance on how to avoid bad practice.
Further Information
- Research Governance and Ethics web pages
- University Code of Practice for Professional Integrity in the Conduct of Research
Travel and Procurement
The School of English Language and Literature receives a recurrent budget from the Doctoral College and also Research Training Support Grants (RTSG) for funded full‐time students. It is important that you discuss this with your supervisors at an early stage what funding you will require during your Research. Once approval in principle has been agreed with supervisors, the Admin support (Sarah Gillen) will be able to assist in the completion of a Prior Approval Request (PAR). Once approved, a PA number is issued, expenditure can go ahead.
Please remember that travel must be booked via the university’s travel agent, ‘Selective Travel’. All expenditure must have prior approval. In order to reclaim approved expenditure and you must produce receipts (bank or credit card statements are not accepted by finance).
- Prior Approval
- Selective Travel Management
- Digital Claimant Portal
- Travel Insurance
- Types of Expenditure
The following steps must be followed:
- As early as possible in advance of a trip or the date of expenditure (at least 3 weeks beforehand the), an email must be sent to the Research Director justifying the expenditure and pointing out its relevance to researcher’s research project.
- Following approval of the spend, PhD researchers process the Prior Approvals and Reimbursed Expense Claims online. PhD researchers should navigate to the Finance Visitors Page and follow the link to the ‘Digital Claims Portal’. The Portal homepage provides a link to Registration instructions for first time visitors.
- Once Registration is complete, PhD researchers can maintain their profile and submit digital requests. Training Guides for each claim type are available on the Portal Homepage.
- When completing the ‘Claim Details’ section, PhD researchers are encouraged to consult with School Office staff to ensure the correct ‘Directorate’ & ‘Department’ values are selected from the dropdown lists presented on the digital forms. This will ensure your request is processed in a timely manner.
If any technical problems are encountered, users should raise a ticket via the ServiceDesk.
Following trips, expenses incurred should be submitted via the Digital Claims Portal.
Please note: Claims for expenditure will only be processed if a prior approval form has been submitted in advance of the trip (and a prior approval number has been received) and if receipts for expenditure are submitted as part of the claim. Researchers funded from other sources may seek funding, though there is no guarantee that the request will be met. In this case, prior approval for all such expenditure must be obtained from the Research Director.
It is the University's primary aim to ensure that all staff members and students remain safe and secure during any trips in connection with University business.
The University’s appointed travel agent (Selective Travel Management, Travel Management Company (TMC)) has been selected through a competitive process. In the event of an incident whilst travelling (such as weather disaster or terrorist attack, etc) TMC will identify any staff members/students in that location, make contact as soon as possible to ensure the staff member/student is safe and to arrange travel home.
Register with Selective Travel Management at their hub.
Ulster University has developed an online portal for submitting and processing PhD Researcher claims for the forms listed below. This has replaced the previous paper forms which will no longer be processed.
- Prior Approval
- Reimbursed Expenses
- Subsidiary Payroll
- Student Wages
- Demonstrator Fee
To submit requests it is mandatory to register on the Ulster University Claimant Portal .
Step-by-step guides for registration and form completion are available on the Claimant Portal webpage.
The University has a travel insurance policy, which covers all members of staff and students whilst travelling on University business, if the trip includes a flight and/or overnight accommodation. It is not necessary, therefore, to take out a personal travel policy for such journeys. A summary of the policy, together with other insurance information, is available on the Finance Department website.
Air travel must always be booked using the University’s approved travel agent – Selective Travel. Before booking, Selective Travel will require a prior approval number and a cost centre code (you must contact the secretary for the cost centre code). For low cost airline travel (e.g. Easyjet, Ryanair etc.), Selective Travel will require this to be booked via their website – please provide your trip details to the research area administrator who will advise on online booking issues.
Conference fees may be paid in advance to the conference organisers through the University Finance Department. Please provide a copy of the conference registration form and payment details, along with your prior approval number, to the Finance Department.
Car mileage for research trips may be claimed using the Digital Claims Portal. Submitted mileage requests are to be accompanied by approval from your supervisor and the current mileage rate is calculated on the shortest route.
Accommodation expenses are normally reimbursed after the trip, though it may be possible to book hotel accommodation in advance of a trip through the University’s travel agent.
It is expected that the most economical forms of travel should be used whenever possible (e.g. public transport rather than taxis).
Claim forms for expenses must be submitted within 2 months of the date of the trip.
Teaching and Demonstrating Opportunities
Teaching within the subject is available within the second year of the PhD.
Assessment Seminars
PhD Manager features extensive guidance on completing all forms of assessment and the submission of your pre-viva and post-viva thesis.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined in the University’s Research portal: Plagiarism Policy, Procedures and Guidance for Research Degrees (Excluding MRes) (ulster.ac.uk)
Plagiarism is the act of taking or copying someone else’s work, including another student’s, and presenting it as if it were one’s own. Plagiarism is said to occur when ideas, texts, theories, data, created artistic artefacts or other material are presented without acknowledgement so that the person considering this work is given the impression that what they have before them is the student’s own original work when it is not. Plagiarism also occurs where a student’s own work is re-presented without being properly referenced. Plagiarism is a form of cheating and is a disciplinary offence.
All written work submitted to the School of English, in respect of Initial, Confirmation and Final assessments will be processed through ‘TurnItIn’ detection software on submission of work on PhD Manager and must be submitted in an industry standard electronic format.
The Panel
It is the responsibility of the supervisor(s) to find the panel members and arrange the dates of the assessments. The supervisors will be in attendance. In both the Initial and the Confirmation assessment there will be a chairperson and two examiners, one internal and one external.
The purpose of the internal examiner is to test the candidate’s performance, the written submission and the overall project from the perspective of the subject specialism.
The role of the external examiner is to test more general aspects such as the clarity and focus of the candidate’s presentation, its coherence and persuasiveness, the structure and scale of the project, especially in light of the candidate’s report on progress to date and envisaged time‐line to completion, with a view to confirming its appropriateness as a PhD project, its viability in terms of scope and the likelihood of successful completion
The Assessment Process
Each assessment will last for about one hour. It will consist of:
- The PhD researcher will give a presentation using Powerpoint or equivalent for 15 mins.
- A period of questions from the panel on the presentation and the submitted written material. This normally lasts around 25 mins.
- The PhD researcher will step outside and the panel will deliberate on your performance and make their recommendations. This normally takes around 10 mins.
- The PhD researcher returns and is given the feedback; there is opportunity for some further discussion. This normally takes around 10 mins.
Annual Reports
Supervisors and students are required to submit, on an annual basis, and independently, a written report on progress via PhD manager. The progress of students will be additionally monitored through these annual reports by the Faculty Research Student Annual Progress Review Board. Each written report must address ethical issues related to the research and also must provide information on the quantity of written work that has been submitted to the supervisor(s) for feedback during the period to which the progress assessments applies.
This will usually take place within four months of registration (i.e. January) for full‐time Researchers and within ten months for part‐time Researchers, (depending upon the time of registration this could vary).
The PhD researcher must provide a short report (no more than 4 pages) including a statement on how the research proposal has advanced since registration and make a presentation on progress to date. You must also provide reference to further development of the research. This material should be provided no later than one week prior to the assessment.
The Doctoral College will send reminder, it is up to the Researcher to start the process on PhD Manager for uploading the required documents (TurnitIn report etc.)
At the Initial assessment the panel are asked to reach a decision on the basis of the following aspects:
- The viability of the project
- Ability to understand the research degree process.
- Evidence of sufficient early progress
- Evidence that the PhD researcher has shown an ability to identify relevant information sources and gather information effectively.
- A statement of how the research has advanced since registration and an indication of future development.
- Consideration in some depth of training needs and how to fulfil them.
- Effective presentation skills
- Confirmation of whether ethical approval is required or not for the study.
- Evidence that the supervisory arrangements are satisfactory.
It would be useful for PhD researchers to consider these questions carefully and tailor their presentation and their submitted material so that the panel will be in a position to make an adequate appraisal.
PhD researchers should be aware that while the Initial assessment is largely intended to be constructive and orientative, examiners do consider decisions such as reassessment (i.e. repeat the assessment at a later date) or ‘continuation for MPhil only or withdrawal from the programme’. The latter two decisions are extremely rare but are a sign of the importance of the Initial assessment and the need to address its purpose in a serious way. The report of the Initial assessment will be taken into account at the Confirmation Assessment with a view to assessing how the PhD researcher took on board suggestions or recommendations made at that assessment.
This normally takes place within eight and twelve months for full‐time Researchers and between twelve and twenty-four months for Part‐time Researchers.
The main purpose of the Confirmation assessment is to provide assurance that the topic of the PhD is now clearly defined and appropriate, that the scope of the study is appropriate to PhD level (i.e. not more suitable for MPhil or too ambitious and therefore unlikely to be completed in time), that the PhD researcher has developed a suitable methodology that is appropriate to the project and will ensure its successful completion (evidence of this should be present in the sample chapter submitted) and finally that the outline of the envisaged progress over the next two years is convincing as to its viability and appropriateness.
Once Doctoral college send reminder, it is up to the Researcher to start the process on PhD Manager for uploading the required documents (TurnitIn report etc.)
The format is as indicated above, and PhD researchers should calculate on the following as an approximate guide:
- Presentation 15 mins
- Discussion 25 mins
- Panel deliberation 10 mins
- Feedback 10 mins
Preparatory work and submission of material
For the Confirmation assessment it is important that one substantial piece of work from the thesis is provided (usually a draft chapter).
In addition:
A report on progress made to date
The further development of the research as the basis of a submission of PhD Including a detailed timetable for the submission of the thesis
The presentation should last no longer than 15 minutes and should NOT be a summary of the submitted chapter. Nor should it be in the form of a mini paper delivered on some other aspect/chapter of the thesis. Rather the presentation should try to fully address as far as time permits the assessment criteria of the assessment to allow the panel to take a successful decision. Reference should be made to the submitted chapter but only to contextualize it in the framework of the overall plan of the PhD. As with all presentations, candidates should avoid either reading out the material on the slides (the panel can read) and avoid repeating the material that has been provided in written form prior to the assessment. Essentially, the presentation should demonstrate a command of the research in a clear and persuasive fashion, and to convince the panel of the research questions; the originality and importance of the research; the feasibility of the research – that questions can be answered and within the remaining time.
Conduct of the Assessment
After the presentation, questions will be asked by the internal and the external examiners. Supervisors will be in attendance but will normally not intervene in this part of the discussion.
Outcome of the Assessment
After some deliberation, the panel will give its decision and, usually, some points to bear in mind. These can be in the form of suggestions or recommendations, to discuss subsequently with your supervisor.
Decisions can range from straightforward confirmation or confirmation with recommendations, to deferral (i.e. repeat the assessment within a month or two) to recommendations of transfer to an MPhil or withdrawal. The latter two are most unusual but possible. So again, this is an indication of the seriousness with which the Confirmation assessment should be approached.
The final assessment can be flexible and negotiated between Researcher and supervisor(s). It can be a mock viva, or a near final draft of chapter(s), or a seminar or conference presentation. The aim of the final assessment is to confirm that the work is at or approaching the standards required for an original contribution to knowledge. It should reassure Researcher and supervisor(s) that submission is appropriate and timely.
Research Development Training
An important part of the assessment is to check that the PhD researcher has attained the basic RDT skills and are able to display them during the assessment. These are listed as:
- Demonstrate an appreciation of various practical and methodological approaches to research;
- Draw up a comprehensive research plan and produce a feasible timetable for a particular topic;
- Display an understanding of problem‐solving and creative thinking; Devise and communicate a coherent research presentation using a recommended IT application;
- Demonstrate an ability to present their argument clearly and coherently using the language of their discipline.
Your Thesis
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Thesis requirements
A PhD must make a substantive, original contribution to knowledge, which is embodied within a research study which has both breadth of coverage (e.g. within the context of a literature review or a similar survey of practice) and depth of engagement with a particular problem/issue.
In cases for which practice is involved, the length and format may vary. The following are indicative guidelines:
- Dissertation-only PhD (‘traditional’ form): university guidelines state the maximum word count to be 100,000 words.
- Creative Writing practice–based PhD (PhD in which the major contribution is to be found in the portfolio of works, thematically related, illustrated by a supporting thesis/ reflection on creative practice): indicative word count 30,000 words, plus portfolio.
Following advice from your supervisory team, and prompts from PhD Manager, you should notify the Doctoral College of your intention to submit your thesis at least three months prior to your expected thesis submission date. This enables the Doctoral College to begin making examination arrangements. This does not tie you to the submission date, it simply allows preparations for your submission and viva to begin.
For Full time researchers the submission of your thesis should be completed within 36 months (PhD) or 24 months (MPhil) of first registration.
For Part time researchers the submission of your thesis should be completed within 72 months (PhD) or 48 months (MPhil) of first registration.
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Oral examination
An oral examination (Viva Voce Examination, commonly shortened to viva) is required to be held no less than four weeks from the date on which the Board of Examiners receives your thesis, and normally within three months of receipt of the submission. The examination will usually be held at your home campus. Where the examination is to be held on another campus, your written consent must be provided prior to arranging the examination.
PhD Manager will detail the date, time and venue of the oral examination once a date has been arranged by the Chair of the supervisory team.
Following the viva, you will be informed of the recommended outcome via PhD Manager and email. Details of the possible examination outcomes can be found under the regulations for each degree programme.
Please consult this document for regulations, rules, and guidelines for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
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Deposit of data
In accordance with the requirements of the University Code of Practice for Professional Integrity in the Conduct of Research each researcher must deposit all raw data and samples with their Supervisor Team prior to final presentation of the thesis. Confirmation that the supervisory team is content that all appropriate materials have been deposited must be presented to the Doctoral College at the time of submission, this is done via the Deposit of Data and Samples Form.
Disseminating and Publishing your Research
PURE is an abbreviation of 'Publication and Research' and is the University’s Current Research Information System (CRIS). It is a single source location for much of the University’s research data. A highly versatile centralised system, it enables our Institution to build reports, carry out performance assessments, manage researcher profiles, enable research networking and expertise discovery and more, all while reducing administrative burden for researchers, faculty, and staff.
PURE provides functionality for academics, research staff and PhD Researchers to manage their individual research profile by recording research outcomes, such as:
- Research Outputs/Publications
- Activities
- Press & Media
- Projects/Awards
- Datasets
- Impacts
PURE is designed to maintain an ongoing historical record of research activity at Ulster University. All members of staff in academic and research related posts, and PhD Researchers, are provided with PURE profiles when joining Ulster University.
Additional PURE accounts may be requested by emailing the PURE support team.
More information on PURE and support materials can be found on the PURE Support webpage.
Open Access (OA) means unrestricted online access to peer-reviewed research outputs and enables the prompt and widespread dissemination of research findings. It benefits the efficiency of the research process and allows publicly funded and other research to drive economic growth while delivering social benefits through increased public understanding of research.
More information on OA and details of how to register online for training
ORCiD is an abbreviation of ‘Open Researcher and Contributor ID’, and provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher and supports automatic linking between you and your publications and professional activities.
Health and Safety
- Lab and Office Safety
- Fire Safety
- First Aid Defibrillator location
- Safezone App
- Health and Safety Courses
It is everyone’s duty to ensure a safe working environment. Your first point of contact if you have a health and safety query should be your supervisor.
Risk assessments are carried out and updated annually.
First Aid/Defibrillators are available from Security on each campus (extension 22222).
In event of an emergency requiring Police, Fire or Ambulance dial (9)999 directly then contact Security immediately. If working late you should make security aware and let them know when you leave.
If you discover a fire, activate the alarm immediately using nearest break glass point.
On hearing alarm:
- You must leave the building using the nearest available route by following the emergency exit signs
- You must go directly to the assembly point
- You must not re-enter the building until told it is safe
Fire marshals sweep each floor in the event of an evacuation. The alarm is tested on all campuses at 1:10pm and 5:55pm every Wednesday. During the test the alarm will sound for a short period of around 10-15 seconds. Any continuous sounding of the alarm is not a test and should be treated as a genuine alarm.
First Aid/Defibrillator is available on each campus by contacting Security – on internal phones dial 22222 (Direct Dial (DDI) 02870123456). In event of an emergency requiring Police, Fire or Ambulance dial (9)999 directly then contact security immediately on extension 22222 (DDI 02870123456).
You should also download the Safezone app on your mobile phone. This is free app for students and staff that connects you to the University security team if you ever need urgent help, first aid or if you have an emergency while on campus.
Ensure all mandatory H&S courses highlighted on your PORTAL Dashboard / Blackboard / PhD Manager are up-to-date, e.g., risk assessment (Labs), Digital Screen Equipment (DSE), FIRE Safety Awareness, Cyber Safety, Data Protection, GDPR, etc.