1. School Director of Postgraduate Research Induction
Professor Huajiang Ouyang

2. Induction Research Supervisors Time Management Training Assessment
Examination
Suspension and Extension
Advice and Complaints

3. Research What is research? Experimental data and numerical data
Research issues
Literature survey
Standard of PhD projects
Publications (aim: 1 journal + 2 conference papers)
Plagiarism
Intellectual rights belong to UoL unless otherwise stated (UoL shares any reasonable profit with students)
Papers published after graduation based on work done
During PhD need to credit UoL and supervisor properly

4. Supervision 1st supervisor in charge Role of 2nd supervisor
Regular meetings (weekly?) with 1st supervisor
At least 3 meetings a year with 2nd supervisor
Form good working relationship with supervisors
Entitlement to regular meetings and advice
12 supervisor meetings recorded in Liverpool Life a year
keep supervisors informed of progress/development
Completion of APRs (in Liverpool Life) by June
For daily non-technical matters, contact Jack in the PG Office

5. Time Management and Engagement
Come to ‘work’ during 9 am – 5 pm
Hearts and minds on projects
Holiday entitlement
Non-engagement in a timely manner create difficult situations
Aim:
Submission pending by the end of Year 3
Submit thesis before the end of Year 4 for full-timers and before the end of Year 6 for part-timers

6. Training Development Need Analysis (DNA) with supervisors
School Training – 30 points over 3 years (see handbook for full details).
Liverpool Doctoral College (LDC)
Must attend a workshop before doing any teaching or lab demonstration
Other courses not part of LDC: English language, thesis writing

7. Assessment Year 1: Years 2 – 4:
3-month Research Plan and DNA after starting PhD
APR by the end of June in Liverpool Life
Written report of 25 pages, submitted by Month 9
Oral exam ‘mini viva’ in months 9/10 with 2 independent assessors
Years 2 – 4:
Oral Presentation at PGR Conference in June/July
APR by the end of June in Liverpool Life
Written report of 25 pages submitted in May

8. Examination Internal and external examiners recommended by supervisors
Outcomes:
- Accept as is
- Minor modifications
- Major modifications  resubmission/viva (fees)
- Downgrade to MPhil
- No award
Students are entitled to advice on thesis writing and a mock viva
from supervisors

9. Suspension and Extension
Only extenuating circumstances considered
Applications must be made in good time and backed by credible evidence
Circumstances must be overcome when back
No access to research facilities during suspension
Fee must be paid during extension
Overseas students will normally be required to leave UK during suspension and reapply for visa when ready to return
Students experiencing serious difficulties must inform supervisors and
Are encouraged to inform School PG office of their problems for advice

10. Advice and Complaint Advice and Support:
First from PG Office (Jack) on general matters
2nd supervisor on supervision and research
Contact SDPR in the end
Student-staff Liaison Committee (2/3 per academic year)
Complaint:
Speak directly to 1st supervisor
If not appropriate, contact 2nd supervisor
Contact Jack/SDPR
As a last resort, contact the PGR Student Team

11. Equality and Opportunity
Support to female students on pregnancy and maternity: seek advice from supervisors and PG Office LivWiSE is a group of students and colleagues that actively promotes participation of women In Science and Engineering. Can contact Dr Kate Black for more information. LivWiSE website:

12. Thank You I wish you all success! School of Engineering website:
PGR Student team website: