1. Departmental PGR Lead
Ian Douglas

2. Aims for PGRs Maintaining a healthy PGR population
Adjusting to the demands on and by the PGR community
Support for progression
Support for supervisors
Employability of PGRs

3. PGR Lead - Crucial Role
Oversee operational and strategic management of:-
Student recruitment & selection
Inc. setting and achieving target numbers
Liaising with Registry – special cases etc.
Scholarships
Induction
Progress monitoring
Supporter and policeman (CoP)
TNA & DDP – career opportunity
LOAs etc
Submission rates
Confirmation review
Appointment of examiners
Study environment
Allocating/controlling teaching
Supporting/training supervisors (CoP)
Promoting student surveys
Report into departmental management structures

4. My concerns Recognition of the importance of the role
Workload model
Method of appointment to the post
Identifying the support you need
From the department
From the Faculty
From the Doctoral Academy