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COVID 19 - This Handbook is being updated in the middle of the COVID 19 Pandemic and so the information containing within it is as up to date as possible but changes may be frequent as the situation changes. In this case, please contact the relevant person for an update after you have read this Handbook, the COVID 19 Update, and looked at the PGR COVID 19 FAQ https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/coronavirus/faqs/pgr/.
This is the Handbook for Post Graduate Research (PGR) in the Department of Computer Science which is part of the School of Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) at The University of Manchester. You are expected to make yourself familiar with the contents of this Handbook as it contains information about PGR programmes, assessment rules, and descriptions of the facilities of the Department and University, as well as guidance on undertaking PGR work here.
Our programmes are regulated by the Manchester Doctoral College 2, as are all other Doctoral level training programmes at the University, for which there are a set of rules and regulations as detailed in the Code of Practice 3. Further, the School of Engineering delegates authority to all of its Departments for the implementation and management of all University policies and frameworks relating to Teaching, Learning and the Student Experience and its degree regulations. This handbook is a description of how we - here in Computer Science - operationalise these rules and regulations as deligated to us by the School.
This handbook is an evolving document that continues to grow in line with developments in graduate education and with the ever increasing levels of best practice in postgraduate research at the University of Manchester. Staff and PGRs are encouraged to become actively involved in improving and extending the code. All feedback is welcome and should be directed to the Director of Post Graduate Research here in Computer Science.
You are currently reading Release: v2020.3 / Version: g9d96fd7 / Including 2 updates since this release / Dated Jun 03, 2021.
Although the information contained in this handbook is believed to be correct at the time of going to press, the Department reserves the right to make appropriate changes without prior notice; however the Department will endeavour to inform PGRs of any substantial changes affecting its programmes. This disclaimer does not affect any statutory rights which you may have under English law. Please email any errors or suggestions to the Simon Harper (HoPGR) 1 with “PGR Handbook Corrections” in the subject.
Changes to v2020.3:¶
Version: g9d96fd7 (Update: 2) dated Jun 03, 2021.¶
Update to Supervisors Responsibilities (Recording Attendance & Engagement);
Update to Expectations of a PGRs (Expectations of the Post Graduate Researcher);
Update to Progression to Outline Programme Lengths (Progression and Assessment).
Addition of COVID Impact Statement Guidance (COVID 19 Impact Statement).
Mandatory online training requirements elaborated (Mandatory Training:).
Index updated throughout.
Version: g95c87d9 (Update: 1) dated May 14, 2021.¶
Update to Rooms Policy (Rooms);
Update to Attendance Policy (Attendance);
Update to TL:DR and PGR-CC language (TL;DR);
Version: 0 (Update: 0) dated Mar 03, 2021¶
Update to Rooms Policy (Getting Started);
Update to Attendance Policy (Attendance);
Update to TL:DR and PGR-CC language (Computer Equipment);
Update to Linux / Dual Boot Information (Getting Started);
Addition of Annual Leave information (Holidays / Vacations / Annual Leave);
Language updates to PGR Training (Training, Engagement, & Funds); and,
Addition of MDC Code of Practice pointers (University Policies).