You can expect the University:
- To provide a supervision team of at least two supervisors, with expertise relevant to your research who will offer regular supervision meetings
- To assess your training and development needs and provide you with opportunities to address them
- To provide you with training and support for any teaching duties you may undertake
- To provide or arrange access to suitable library and IT systems
- To support you to disseminate your research findings
- To provide you with pastoral care
- To offer you support to manage disabilities so that you can access and participate in research
- To offer a range of student support services and advice on how to access them
- To deal with any complaints or disciplinary matters in accordance with University procedures, where necessary
- To offer careers advice and support to plan your future
The University expects:
- That you should meet regularly with your supervisor(s) and check your university email regularly
- That you should take a record of meetings and share with your supervisors
- That you will take opportunities offered to you to develop your skills and review your progress
- That you will seek to disseminate your research both informally and formally
- That you will accept teaching opportunities only if you are able to commit to the development of your teaching skills and if these will not impede your progress
- That you will inform the Doctoral College promptly of any change of address or personal information
- That you will be a responsible member of the research community, and comply with all relevant University policies, regulations and codes of practice in the course of your research studies