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COVID 19 - This Handbook has been updated through 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 and we start to return to what may pass as the ‘new normal’. 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 and the Faculty PGR Handbook 4. 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: v2022.0 / Version: gfcc1242 / Including 3 updates since this release / Dated Apr 26, 2023.

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 Oliver Rhodes (HoPGR) 1 with “PGR Handbook Corrections” in the subject.

Department of Computer Science
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
United Kingdom

Tel: (+44) 161 275 6181
Fax: (+44) 161 275 6204

Changes to v2022.0:

Version: gfcc1242 (Update: 3) dated Apr 26, 2023.

  1. Clarifications to Journal Format Rules (Minimum Viable PhD).

  2. CS Ops Extensively Updated (CS Operations Guide).

  3. Institutional Publications Policy Updated (Publications).

  4. TL:DR Updated (TL;DR).

  5. Mentors Pages Updated (Mentors Guide).

  6. PostDoc Advice Updated (Afterwards).

  7. HoPGR Changed throughout.

Version: g3e1e389 (Update: 2) dated 09 Feb 2023.

  1. Mentors Drop in Sessions added (Mentors Guide).

  2. Thesis Submission updated (Submission).

  3. GTA Pay Arrangements added (Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)).

  4. Estates Reporting Form added (Quick Guide).

  5. Student Support updated to Faculty Doctoral Academy Support Updated (throughout).

  6. Part Time Progression updated (Part-Time Study).

  7. Removal of some COVID related information (COVID 19 Update).

  8. Faculty Details updated (People and Places).

  9. Head of Department updated (Student Support and Guidance).

  10. Working in Submission Pending updated (Visa Status During Submission Pending).

Version: gb8a1119 (Update: 1) dated Sep 12, 2022.

  1. Submission Pending Attendance (Tier 4 Visa Holders) Updated (Visa Status During Submission Pending).

  2. Funding Updates (Funding (RTSGs), Papers, Conferences, & Export Controls).

  3. Laptop Peripheral Ordering Added (Computer Equipment).

  4. Removal of some COVID related information.

  5. Notes Sections Added across Chapters.

  6. Conference Travel update (Conference, Workshop, Summer School Travel).

  7. Publications information (Publications).

  8. Addition of Export Controls information (Export Controls).

  9. Additional Training Updates (Training).

  10. Additional MVPhD Updates (Minimum Viable PhD).

  11. Updates to CSOPs Procedures (CS Operations Guide).

  12. TL;DR updated (TL;DR).

  13. PGR Consultative Committee Updates (Quick Guide).

  14. Room Allocation Updates (Rooms).

  15. Department Awards Updated (Departmental Prizes Awards and Medals).

  16. External Awards Updated (External Sponsorships, Prizes and Awards).

  17. University Policies Refreshed (University Policies and Code of Practice).

  18. Symposium Guidance Updated (PGR Symposium).

Changes to Old Versions at: Change History.

You’ll be able to find changes to the document post 2020. Changes occured before this date but these were not recorded. However, they can be found my administrators as we can diff the version controlled files.