PGR Handbook
v2020.3
Contents:
About
Changes to v2020.3:
Version: g9d96fd7 (Update: 2) dated Jun 03, 2021.
Version: g95c87d9 (Update: 1) dated May 14, 2021.
Version: 0 (Update: 0) dated Mar 03, 2021
Welcome
Welcome to Post Graduate Researchers
The University
TL;DR
Mentors Kickstart Guide
Helpful Numbers and Links
Helpful Offices in Kilburn (10:00-16:00)
General
If you’re new to the UK:
For Non-European International PGRs
For Europeans
Others
Academic Support Office Guide
Credit card expenditures (RBS)
Booking Travel
Expenses
Room Booking
Stationary
Mentors Informal Kickstart Guide
COVID 19 Update
COVID 19 Impact Statement
Minimum Viable PhD
A MVPhD Specification
Thesis by Journal Format
Getting Started
People and Places
Accounts & Passes
Communications
Resources & Facilities
Help and Advice
Expectations of the Post Graduate Researcher
The Main Event - Supervised Research
Success is not Guaranteed
Attendance (Flexible Working)
Contact Hours
Holidays / Vacations / Annual Leave
Illness
Responsibilities
Expectations
Writing-Up
Some Additional Resources
Finally…
Expectations of the Supervisor
Contact Hours
Holidays / Vacations / Annual Leave
Research Supervision
Recording Attendance & Engagement
On Commencement of PGR’s Research
Throughout the PGR’s Project
Towards the end of a research project
Some Additional Resources
Postgraduate Researcher Supervisor Toolkit
Faculty PGR Informaion for Supervisors
Rooms
In General
Further Details
Room allocation processes:
Allocation
Release
Move
Attendance
Working Hours
Tier 4 Visa Attendance Monitoring Census
What if a Tier 4 student cannot attend a census point?
What happens if a student does not attend a census point?
Keeping your ATAS clearance up to date
Further information
Part-Time Study
Split-Site PhD
Training, Engagement, & Funds
Mandatory Training
Scientific Methods Courses (COMP81020, COMP82020, COMP83020, and COMP84020)
Introduction to Research — Essentials
University and CS Health and Safety Courses
Plagiarism Course
Research Integrity
Research Data Management
Other Training
ReproducibiliTea
Academic Phrasebank
Research Seminars
FSE Courses
Research Computing
Manchester Enterprise
The Graduate and Researcher Development
Publications
Engagement
eProg
Public Engagement and STEM ambassadors
Research Training Support Grant (RTSG)
£1000 Over the 3 Years
Computer Equipment
Funds for Working from Home
Conference, Workshop, Summer School Travel
PGR Symposium
Departmental Prizes Awards and Medals
Steve Furber Medal for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis in Computer Science
Steve Furber Medal winners
Carole Goble Medal for Outstanding Doctoral Paper in Computer Science
Carole Goble Medal winners
Nomination Process
Eligibility Conditions
Deadline
Items for Nominating Theses
Items for Nominating Papers
Award Process
The Panel
The Brief
The Outcomes
The Prizes
An Approximate Timeline
External Sponsorships, Prizes and Awards
Progression and Assessment
Progression Overview
1st Year
1st year ‘Research Progress Review’:
Additional Notes and Checklist
Checklist
End of Year Examination:
Examiners
Process
2nd Year
2nd year ‘Progression’:
3rd Year
3rd year ‘Progression’
Submission Pending
Submission
Progression Limit
EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowships
Teaching Assistantships (TA)
Leadership in Education Awards Programme (LEAP)
Plagiarism
Writing Advice
COVID Statement
Thesis Writing Advice
Submission
The Thesis Defence (Viva)
Viva Advice
Corrections
Safety
Fire, Emergencies and First Aid
Fire Safety Arrangements and Requirements
Fire Detection
Fire Alarm
Fire Evacuation Procedure
Means of Escape
Fire Alarm Test
Fire Extinguishers
Automatic door closers
Link bridge
Emergencies
First Aid
Emergency Evacuation Marshals
Accidents and Incidents
Electrical Equipment
Lone Working and Out of Hours Working
Lone Working
Out of Hours Work
Kilburn Building
Information Technology Building
Occupants of the buildings remaining on site after normal working hours
Chemical Safety
Department smoking policy
Wellbeing
In General…
Discrimination, Bullying, and Harassment
Support for trans students
Imposter Syndrome
Extensions and Interruptions
Student Support and Guidance
Department & Postgraduate Support Staff
University Learning Resources
The University Library
Central Authentication Service
University Policies
Submission and Completion
Plagiarism and Academic Malpractice
Finding a policy document
PGR Representation
Ethical Approval
Complaints Procedure
Code of practice for postgraduate research degrees
Foreword
PGR Handbook
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Index
Index
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alarm
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bank account
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changes
city council
cohort
continuous alarm
council tax
COVID-19
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email any errors
emergency
events
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fire alarm
first aid
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GP registration
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handbook
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intermittent alarm
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mentoring
mentors
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pandemic
PGR Home
Purpose
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room booking