Schools

The responsibilities of academic Schools to PhD students are set out in the Minimum Facilities for Postgraduate Research Students Policy.

It is important that you attend your School's induction session for new postgraduate students as it will include information about: The nature of postgraduate research in your field

  • The facilities available within the School
  • Occupational health and safety issues
  • The School program of graduate seminars
  • Other information

The Head of School often delegates responsibility for HDR students to a postgraduate or HDR Coordinator - if so, find out who this is and how you can contact him or her.

If you are located at a non-University research institute or organisation you will be enrolled through a University School. Find out who is the Head of School and the HDR coordinator. There may also be an education manager or key person with postgraduate student responsibilities on site.

Finally, get to know the administrative staff within the School - you'll find them helpful on a range of matters. In particular, check with them what information needs to be kept on file in your School.