PGR Support Navigator

Essential Services

Quick access to the most commonly used PGR services

Thesis Submission Information Apply for Leave of Absence Registration & Fees Doctoral Development Programme (DDP) PGR Publications and Forms

PGR Support Categories

Academic Progression & Milestones

Information about research progress and academic milestones.

Progress milestones Confirmation review Submission review Progress concerns

Supervision

Guidance on supervision responsibilities and support.

Supervision information Record of supervision Student responsibilities Supervisor responsibilities School responsibilities Change supervisor

Change of Status

Information about changes to research programme status.

Change mode of attendance Change programme or research topic Leave of absence Parental leave Placements Extensions Withdrawal

Professional Development

Doctoral training and professional development opportunities.

Doctoral development programme DDP for supervisors DDP registration Research ethics UREC training resources

Thesis and Examination

Information about thesis submission and examination.

Thesis and examination information Complaints & appeals

Student Health, Welfare and Wellbeing

Mental health, physical health, disability support, safety, welfare, and supporting others

Mental health & wellbeing (depression, anxiety, loneliness, homesickness, stress) Physical health Disability and dyslexia support PGR disability support Worried about another student Concerns about drug or alcohol use University Health Service Pregnancy and parental leave Support with eating disorders Safety and welfare concerns

Scholarships, Money and Fees

Support with financial difficulties and funding issues.

Scholarships information Scholarship payments Information for University scholarships Information for UKRI scholarships Money support hub Scams & fraud protection Bank accounts Financial support fund Tuition fees Cost of living support

Practical Support

Visa, accommodation, IT support, and campus navigation

Visa and immigration support Accommodation support IT support Maps and directions

Communities, Belonging and Events

Specialised support for specific circumstances and communities

PGR community and belonging PGR Mentoring and social events Students' Union support International PGR students Support as a student parent LGBT+ life & support Belief, no belief and religious life Student life events Support for care experienced and estranged students Support for students who are carers Support for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students Support for Muslim students

What progression support does your student need?

They want to know what progress milestones they have They want to know more about their confirmation review They have questions about their submission review I'm concerned about my student's progress

What changes to their course does your student need?

They want to change their mode of attendance (e.g. full time or part-time) They want to change the scope of their research, degree programme or department They're thinking of taking a break from their studies They want to apply for parental leave They want to undertake a placement / internship They want to extend their time-limit They're thinking of withdrawing from the University

What supervision support is needed?

They want general information on the PGR supervision process They want to know the supervision requirements They need personal or pastoral support They want to know how to formally record their supervision meetings I/they want to know about their responsibilities as a student I/they want to know about their supervisor's responsibilities I/they want to know about the department's responsibilities They want to request a change of supervisor

What submission and examination support is needed?

They need support with preparing their thesis (e.g. writing, formatting, publication) They need guidance on how to submit their thesis for examination They need guidance on the thesis examination process They want to make a complaint or appeal

What professional development support is needed?

They have questions about the Doctoral Development Programme I want to understand my role in the Doctoral Development Programme - guidance for supervisors Training and development opportunities for PGR students

What ethics and integrity support is needed?

They're unsure if their research requires ethical review They want more training and information about ethics

What financial support does your student need?

They have a query about their scholarship They've had an issue with their scholarship payment They need a scholarship confirmation letter They're seeking information about what scholarships are available They have financial worries They're concerned about scams and fraud They need to open a bank account They're facing unforeseen or additional costs due to exceptional circumstances They're struggling to pay their fees They need cost of living support They need advice about their finances They're seeking guidance about managing their money

What health and wellbeing support does your student need?

They need support with their physical or mental health They need support with their wellbeing They require additional learning support I'm worried about my student's mental health They have concerns about drug or alcohol use They need the University Health Service They need pregnancy and parental leave support They need support with eating disorders They have safety and welfare concerns I need tips for having wellbeing conversations with my student

What visa/immigration support does your student need?

They need visa and immigration support They need information about a change of status They need to extend their visa They need to make changes to their research programme/ATAS

What safety support does your student need?

They've been sexually assaulted They're being domestically abused They're being bullied or harassed They've been the victim of a hate crime They've been the victim of a different sort of crime

What child-related support does your student need?

They're pregnant and need information, advice or support They want to apply for parental leave They have children and require information, advice and support

Is someone in their family ill or has recently died?

Yes - They need bereavement support

Are they estranged from their family?

Yes - They need support as an estranged student

Are they from a care background?

Yes - They need care leaver support

Are they a carer for someone else?

Yes - They need student carer support No - They need general welfare support

What practical support does your student need?

Visa and immigration support Accommodation support IT support Maps and directions International student support Homesickness support

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Essential Services

PGR Support Categories

Academic Progression & Milestones

Supervision

Change of Status

Professional Development

Thesis and Examination

Student Health, Welfare and Wellbeing

Scholarships, Money and Fees

Practical Support

Communities, Belonging and Events

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Essential Services

PGR Support Categories

Academic Progression & Milestones

Supervision

Change of Status

Professional Development

Thesis and Examination

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Communities, Belonging and Events

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