General Postgraduate Regulations Dr. F.S. Schlindwein Postgraduate Tutor E702 Department of Engineering

Terms and semesters Autumn Term: 2 October -15 December 2006 Spring Term: 15 January - 30 March 2007 Summer Term: 7 May - 29 June 2007 First Semester: Monday 2 October January 2007 Second Semester: Monday 22 January June 2007

General Information Graduate Office is the administrative arm of the University responsible for all Postgraduates. It is a useful source of information on registration, examination and graduation. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHERE THEY ARE: Fielding Johnson Building, Ground Floor.

Keep us informed  Illness  Withdrawal  Suspension of Registration  Term-time address

Keep us informed - ilness If you are ill, or plan to take a holiday, make sure you inform your supervisor/ MSc coordinator. If your illness lasts for longer than 1 week, inform Graduate Office too.

Role of the Postgraduate Tutor Pastoral care Implementing University/Departmental Procedures Mediating in any disputes Acting on the student’s behalf before University authorities

Day-to-Day Responsibilities MSc coordinators Module leaders (lecturers) Supervisor (during project) Agree convenient meetings Take initiative in raising queries Make use of Research Group structure

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Plagiarism is a serious offence. Always record and represent your research findings truthfully. Never take and use another person’s thoughts, writings, data, etc. If you have any concerns regarding the interpretations of academic honesty and plagiarism, consult your supervisor.

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