Graduate School Faculty of Medical Sciences Professor Barry Hirst Dean of Postgraduate Studies

Graduate School  Aim of the Graduate School  The Graduate School  Newcastle University and Faculty of Medical Sciences  Support and progression

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

Graduate School  Aim of the Graduate School  The Graduate School  Newcastle University and Faculty of Medical Sciences  Support and progression

Graduate School  >700 Students registered for Postgraduate Research or Postgraduate Taught Programmes (Masters)  ~400 Candidates registered for PhD  ~100 Candidates registered for MD

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

Graduate School Executive  Prof Barry HirstDean of Postgraduate Studies  Prof John KirbyFaculty Postgraduate Tutor  Dr Julia Newton Director of MD Studies  Dr Peter DonaldsonDirector of PG Taught Courses  Prof Steve Yeaman Director of International Studies  Prof Robert Lightowlers Neurosciences  Prof Mark Birch-MachinClinical & Laboratory Sciences  Dr Dianne FordCell & Molecular Biosciences  Ms Barbara Sumner Graduate School Administrator  Dr Richard HetheringtonResearch Skills Co-ordinator

Graduate School Office  Barbara Sumner Graduate School Administrator  Sarah Golightly Deputy Administrator  Julie Dalgetty PhD Admissions  Lin James PhD Progress  Laura Payne MD Admissions/Progress  Dr Richy Hetherington Skills Training   MRes  Kirsty Sanderson MRes Coordinator  Andrea Strong MRes

Graduate School Facilities  Lounge area  Popular Magazines  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

Where do I get information?  Handbook  Faculty  University  Training Programme  Graduate School Website  Links

Graduate School  Postgraduate Research Student Induction  Aim of the Graduate School  The Graduate School  Newcastle University and Faculty of Medical Sciences  Support and progression

Newcastle University - Faculties  Humanities and Social Sciences  Medical Sciences  Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Faculty of Medical Sciences - Management  Pro-Vice Chancellor  Deans:  Clinical Medicine  Development  Postgraduate  Research  Undergraduate  International Medical  Prof Oliver James  Prof Alastair Burt  Prof Michael Whitaker  Prof Barry Hirst  Prof Tim Cawston  Prof Suzanne Cholerton  Prof Reg Jordan

Faculty of Medical Sciences - Research Culture  International reputation  Biosciences  Medicine  Dentistry  Research Assessment Exercise  All areas 5 – 5* – 5* *  Maximum

Faculty of Medical Sciences Research Strengths  Institutes  Institute for Aging and Health  Institute for Cell & Molecular Biosciences  Institute of Cellular Medicine  Institute of Health & Society  Institute of Human Genetics  Institute of Neurosciences  Northern Institute of Cancer Research  North of England Stem Cell Institute Paul O’Gorman Building - NICR

Faculty of Medical Sciences Research Strengths  Schools  Biomedical Sciences (UG)  Clinical & Laboratory Sciences  Clinical Medical Sciences  Dental Sciences  Medical Education Development  Neurology, Neurobiology and  Psychiatry  Psychology (UG/D Clin Psych)  Surgical & Reproductive Sciences

Undergraduate Education  Biomedical/Biosciences  Dentistry  Medicine  Psychology  Teaching quality assessment score of 143 out of 144

Graduate School  Aim of the Graduate School  The Graduate School  Newcastle University and Faculty of Medical Sciences  Support and progression

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

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

Supervision  Fellows of Graduate School  Experienced supervisors  Supervisory Teams  All teams include an Academic Supervisor (University staff)

Progression  Each year assessment by two independent members of academic staff  Ensure research programme/studies on target

Timescale  PhD – Three/four years completion of research and submission of thesis  MRes/PhD integrated programmes – 4 years form first registration on integrated programme  ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM – Thesis MUST be submitted WITHIN 4 years of first registration

Research Training Portfolio  ePortfolio  A record of your personal development at the University of Newcastle  Maps to the skills expected of a research student  eProgression  Integration of progression processes

Student Support Supervisor School / Institute Graduate School Faculty Student -

Graduate School Student Supervisory Team School/ Institute Postgraduate Tutor Faculty Postgraduate Tutor Dean of Postgraduate Studies

Graduate School Student – YOU Your Supervisory Team Your School/ Institute Postgraduate Tutor Professor John Kirby Professor Barry Hirst

Graduate School  Welcome interaction and feedback  Student involvement  Student Representative Committee  Student representation on Graduate School Committee

Conclusion We are here to ensure you have a productive, stimulating and enjoyable period of research studies, which will form the foundation of your future career