The Graduate School Board is responsible for ensuring a robust institutional framework for its research degree programmes, which includes a regulatory, quality assurance and policy framework.
The Graduate School Board has a range of publications that form the foundation of its institutional framework for its research degree programmes. These are for the benefit of doctoral researchers and their supervisors and will enable them to work effectively through the Annual Progress Reviews as well as inform them of best practice and opportunities for skills and professional development.
Our comprehensive Doctoral Researcher Development Programme (DRDP) is reviewed and improved annually and can be found on our DRDP site along with the booking information.
The university has a wider research governance framework for all researchers.
Research Degree Regulations and Handbook
Handbook for Practice-based PhDs
Handbook for PhD by Published Work
Thesis guidance
Appeals procedure and forms
The procedure provides a framework within which a candidate may seek to challenge a decision in order to protect against potential unfairness resulting from an omission or error on the part of the University.