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Postgraduate Research Studies

Postgraduate Research Studies. Induction and Welcome Professor Barry Hirst Dean of Postgraduate Studies Graduate School Faculty of Medical Sciences. Newcastle University – (Some) Principal Officers. Chancellor Professor Sir Liam Donaldson. Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Brink.

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Postgraduate Research Studies

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  1. Postgraduate Research Studies • Induction and Welcome • Professor Barry Hirst • Dean of Postgraduate Studies • Graduate School • Faculty of Medical Sciences

  2. Newcastle University – (Some) Principal Officers ChancellorProfessor Sir Liam Donaldson Vice-ChancellorProfessor Chris Brink Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Medical Sciences)Professor Chris Day

  3. Postgraduate Research Student Induction • Aim of the Graduate School • The Graduate School • Newcastle University and Faculty of Medical Sciences • Support and progression

  4. Aim of the Graduate School To facilitate a productive, stimulating and enjoyable period of research studies, which will form the foundation of your future career

  5. Postgraduate Research Student Induction • Aim of the Graduate School • The Graduate School • Newcastle University and Faculty of Medical Sciences • Support and progression

  6. Graduate School >1000 Students registered for Postgraduate Research or Postgraduate Taught Programmes (Masters, Diplomas and Certificates) ~500 Candidates registered for PhD ~60 Candidates registered for MD ~180 MRes candidates

  7. Dean of Postgraduate Studies Professor Barry Hirst Professor of Cellular Physiology Institute for Cell & Molecular Biosciences BSc Physiology – Newcastle University PhD – Newcastle University

  8. Graduate School Executive Prof Barry Hirst Dean of Postgraduate Studies Prof John Kirby Faculty Postgraduate Tutor Prof Dianne Ford Director of PhD Studies Prof Rob Pickard Director of MD Studies Prof Steve Yeaman Director of International Studies Prof Rob Taylor PG Recruitment/MRes Dr Tim Cheek BBSRC DTP Ms Barbara Sumner Graduate School Administrator Dr Richard Hetherington PG Development Co-ordinator

  9. Graduate School Committee Graduate School Executive Institute Postgraduate Research Student Coordinators Student Representatives (2)

  10. Graduate School Office Barbara Sumner Graduate School Administrator Sarah Golightly Deputy Administrator/BBSRC DTP Lin James PhD/MD Progress Dr Richy Hetherington Skills Development Quinn Salgado (temp) SkillsDevelopment Assistant MRes Kirsty Sanderson MRes Coordinator Rob Carter MRes Angela Marks (temp)MSc/ MRes Projects

  11. Graduate School Facilities Lounge area Popular Magazines Nature, Science, New Scientist, Times Café area drinks, snacks machines Computer areas Computer cluster Wireless connection Study Rooms - 3 Booking system Plasma screen Information Access to Graduate School Office

  12. Where do I get information? Handbook Faculty University Development Programme Graduate School Website Links Twitter @FMSgradschool

  13. Postgraduate Research Student Induction • Aim of the Graduate School • The Graduate School • Newcastle University and Faculty of Medical Sciences • Support and progression

  14. University mission • to be a world-class research-intensive university • to deliver teaching and facilitate learning of the highest quality • to play a leading role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England

  15. University Structure • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences • HASS • Faculty of Medical Sciences • FMS • Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering • SAgE

  16. University Senior Management • Vice Chancellor Professor Chris Brink • Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Ella Ritchie • Pro-Vice Chancellors • Teaching & Learning Professor Suzanne Cholerton • Research & Innovation Professor Nick Wright • Planning Professor Tony Stevenson • Faculty PVCs • HASS Professor Charles Harvey • Medical Sciences Professor Chris Day • SAgE Professor Steve Homans • Registrar Dr John Hogan • Finance Director Mr Richard Dale • Director of Human Resources Mrs Veryan Johnson

  17. Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Chris Day Deans: Clinical Medicine Professor Julia Newton Research & Innovation Professor Dave Jones Postgraduate Studies Professor Barry Hirst Undergraduate Studies Professor Jane Calvert International Medical Education Professor Roger Barton Medical Sciences Management

  18. 2009: Medical Sciences aims • To do world class research in medical sciences • To deliver teaching of the highest quality in all aspects of medical sciences while providing an excellent all-round student experience • To develop the Faculty’s commercial and collaborative opportunities in the context of translational bioscience and medicine in order to augment the societal outcomes of the faculty’s research and teaching

  19. Faculty of Medical Sciences Research Institutes • Institute for Ageing & Health • Institute for Cell & Molecular Biosciences • Institute of Cellular Medicine • Institute of Health & Society • Institute of Genetic Medicine • Institute of Neurosciences • Northern Institute of Cancer Research

  20. Faculty of Medical Sciences Schools • Biomedical Sciences • BSc programmes • Dental Sciences • BDS, MSc, research linked to Institutes • Medical Sciences Education Development • MBBS, MClinEd • Psychology • BSc, MSc, Doctorate Clin Psych, Psychological Therapies training, research linked to Neurosciences

  21. Research Culture • International standing in research focussed on three of the world’s biggest health challenges – ageing; age-related chronic diseases; cancer • Strong basic research in biosciences, genetics, mitochondrial biology, bacterial & stem cell biology. • Translating basic biomedical and clinical research for the benefit of patients • Research income 2012/13 £83m • Biomedical Research Centre awarded £21m

  22. Postgraduate Research Student Induction • Aim of the Graduate School • The Graduate School • Newcastle University and Faculty of Medical Sciences • Support and progression

  23. Graduate School Ethos Provide optimal environment Ensure quality of supervision Support postgraduate student networking Part of thriving research environment Support student welfare and progress

  24. Research Student Training Programme • Tailored for Research students in the Faculty of Medical Sciences • Enable students to meet their potential • Maps directly to the skills expected of research students • Vitae: Researcher Development Framework • Research Councils UK

  25. Research Training Portfolio ePortfolio A record of your personal development at the University of Newcastle Maps to the skills expected of a research student Feeds into progression System for recording formal meetings eProgression Integration of progression processes

  26. Supervision Fellows of Graduate School Experienced supervisors Supervisory Teams All teams include an Academic Supervisor (University staff) Lead supervisor University or NHS (Honorary Fellow)

  27. Learning Agreement & Project Approval Learning Agreement Standards of leaning and support Signed by student and supervisory team Project Approval Project outline and timeline Ethics Defines supervisory team Within 3 months maximum of registration

  28. Progression Each year assessment by two independent members of academic staff Ensure research programme/studies on target eProgression system Student input Supervisory team input Progress Panel Institute input Dean approval

  29. Timescale • PhD • Three years research • One year ‘Pending submission’ – MAXIMUM • Submission of thesis within 4 years of first registration • MRes/PhD integrated programmes • Year 1 MRes • Years 2 - 4 PhD research and submission • Submission of thesis within 4 years of first registration • ‘Extended submission’ – after normal 4 year period • Very good reasons • Fees payable at 50% of full fee!

  30. Happy Endings • Good supervision & support means • 90%+ will finish with no more than a few corrections • You will become a world leading expert in your field • You will be well placed for a career in research • You will have developed many valuable transferable skills • Viva Seminars • Celebrating your success • Compulsory but with a range of formats • Put you on the front foot in your viva

  31. Student Support

  32. Graduate School

  33. Graduate School Welcome interaction and feedback Student involvement Institute Postgraduate Committee Institute representative (NUSU) Faculty Student Representative Committee Student representation onGraduate School Committee

  34. Thank you and best wishes for successful studies

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