Guidelines for Supervision and Candidature of Doctoral Research Students

6.   Responsibilities of the Dean of the Graduate Research School

6.1	ensuring that each candidate is provided with access to a Graduate Research School Research Student Induction program in first or second semester, to clarify University procedures and policies, and to review the expectations of new cnadidates and staff;
6.2	providing or arranging pastoral support for students on request, in particular where problems arise between students and supervisors, Heads of Department, Graduate Studies Convenors or Prescribed Authorities;
6.3	supporting and monitoring the operation of Boards of Studies and Graduate Studies Convenors in enhancing the quality of supervision and program activities for research students;;
6.4	allocating funds to Graduate Studies Convenors to enhance the research experience of graduate students;
6.5	encouraging supervisors to participate in supervision training activities provided within the University through CEDAM and the Graduate Research School;
6.6	ensuring that appropriate arrangements are made for examination of research theses, and reviewing thesis examination reports and Head of Department and Prescribed Authority recommendations;
6.7	chairing a Grievance Resolutionh Panel when a graduate student initiates action under the Grievance Procedures for Graduate Students;
6.8	fostering postgraduate research within the University, and providing relevant advice to Directors, Deans and Heads, and to the Education Committees.

If you wish to discuss with the Dean of the Graduate Research School, on a confidential basis, any problems you may encounter, e.g. in relation to supervision, resources or thesis examination, or any other area of University concern, T: 55922 (612 55922) for an appointment.

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