Detailing the University’s approach to managing research data throughout the research process and sharing research data as widely as possible for the benefit of all, subject to legal, ethical and commercial constraints.…

File location:

Research > Open research

Published date:

27 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

To provide a definition of research misconduct and the principles guiding the handling and investigation of allegations of research misconduct relating to research conducted under the auspices of the University.…

File location:

Research > Conduct and ethics

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

To provide a procedural framework for investigating allegations of research misconduct relating to research conducted under the auspices of the University.…

File location:

Research > Conduct and ethics

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

This document helps you understand how to navigate copyright and related rights when undertaking your research.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

9 June 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

To set out the financial framework that schools can operate within in order to support their strategic ambition.…

File location:

Financial matters > Budget management

Published date:

22 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

To give an overview of how School operational budgets are set…

File location:

Financial matters > Budget management

Published date:

23 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

To define the expectations regarding good research conduct that the University places on individuals conducting research under its auspices, in the form of a set of overarching principles.…

File location:

Research > Conduct and ethics

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

This document provides guidance on the use and appointment of external supervisors for postgraduate research students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Supervision

Published date:

22 May 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy includes eligibility and criteria. approval authority, procedures, duration, rights and responsibilities and Academic Profiles for Honorary Appointments.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Honorary appointments

Published date:

7 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

This policy details when a student may request discounted time, the process for submitting a request and the evidence required.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Length of study for PGRs

Published date:

25 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This document describes the rights and responsibilities of Honorary Appointees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Honorary appointments

Published date:

12 August 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All schools

Senate regulations governing all postgraduate research degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Senate regulations

Published date:

16 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy provides a definition and requirements for Take-Home exams.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Take home exams and assessment deadlines

Published date:

18 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

This guidance sets out the expectations for the employment and management of research staff at the University.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

This policy relates to the University's use of plagiarism detection software, the limitations of the software and the key issues for both Schools and students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Plagiarism detection software

Published date:

27 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

Details the rules and regulations governing the assessment of postgraduate research students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Assessment of PGRs

Published date:

16 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

To provide a set of criteria to be followed when assigning postdoctoral researchers as secondary supervisors of postgraduate research students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Supervision

Published date:

12 May 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All schools

This policy lays out the study periods for all postgraduate research degrees, including periods of continuation and extension. It includes the process for requesting an extension.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Length of study for PGRs

Published date:

1 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This document details the arrangements and regulations that apply to the Global Online Year One (GOYO) Programme.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > GOYO regulations

Published date:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

Policy on the provision of research skills training for postgraduate research students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > PGR Research skills training

Published date:

14 June 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only