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School of Earth and Environment Faculty of Environment

School of Earth and Environment Faculty of Environment. Welcome! Induction Meeting Postgraduate Research (PGR) Degree Study: PhD MPhil MSc by Research October 2014. School of Earth and Environment Faculty of Environment. Today: 10.00 Welcome: Head of School

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School of Earth and Environment Faculty of Environment

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  1. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • Welcome! • Induction Meeting • Postgraduate Research (PGR) Degree Study: • PhD • MPhil • MSc by Research • October 2014

  2. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • Today: • 10.00 Welcome: Head of School • 10.05 Studying for your research degree: PGR Tutor • ***11.00 Coffee break*** • 11.20 Health and Safety: David Banks • 11.40 Finance and Purchasing: Colleen Palmer and Laura Peaker • 12.00 Group photograph (meet in foyer) • 12.15 Department Tours: Jerry Lee and Bob Finch (from foyer) • 12.45 Campus Tours: PGR Reps (from foyer) • 13.00-14.00 Room allocation, photos, keys (SR1) • 14.00-16.00 SRI Induction (SR3) (SRI only) • From 3.30pm Welcome Party • hosted by PGR Reps and then the Pub! *** Registrations for*** Training for Teaching Starting your Research Degree

  3. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • ….key facts • One of the UK’s top 3 departments for research power for Earth and Environmental Science (RAE2008) • One of the largest research clusters of environmental and social scientists in the UK and internationally • Over 100 research active staff • Over 200 postgraduate researchers (PGRs) • Over 150 taught postgraduate Masters (PGT)

  4. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …our mission • to combine world-class Earth and environment sciences with environmental social sciences in both fundamental and applied research • RAE 2008

  5. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …key people • Professor Rob Mortimer, Head of School • Dr Steven Dobbie, Deputy Head • Professor Jouni Paavola, Director of Postgraduate Research Studies, Faculty of Environment

  6. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …key people • Heads of Research Institutes: • Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS): Professor Ken Carslaw • Earth Surface Science Institute (ESSI): Professor Simon Poulton • Institute of Geophysics and Tectonics (IGT): Professor Graham Stuart • Sustainability Research Institute (SRI): Dr Jamie Van Alstine and • Professor William Young • Institute for Applied Geoscience (IAG): Dr Doug Angus

  7. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …key contacts • Dr Sebastian Rost ………………………… PGR Tutor • Dr Caroline Peacock………….............. Deputy PGR Tutor • Mrs Michelle Lesnianski…..………….. PGR Administrator • Mrs Angela Gardner…………………….. PGR Admissions • Dr Julia Steinberger……………………….SRI Director of Postgraduate Research Studies • Dr Patricia Gray…………………………… Faculty Skills Training Hub Leader • H&S Co-ordinators………………………. Dr David Banks, Fieldwork • Mr Jerry Lee, Building/Facilities • Mrs Sarah Burdall, Labs/Workshops

  8. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment …management structure

  9. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • University Graduate Board • Faculty of Environment Graduate School Committee • School Research Committee …management structure • Head of School • Postgraduate Research Tutor • Postgraduate Researcher (You!) …. Supervisors

  10. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …key documents • University Code of Practice and Faculty Protocol • SEE Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Handbook • University Research Student Handbook • All documents, web links, forms and handbooks are available online via • the School PGR web page: • http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/current/research-pg/index.htm

  11. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …our aim • PhD researchers: • To train you to be capable of independent research and examiners • must comment on: • Evidence of originality • Evidence of independent critical ability • Undertaking research suitable for publication • To train you to be an employable graduate • Technical competence alone is insufficient to merit the award of PhD; you must have significantly advanced knowledge in your field and demonstrated a broad understanding of the scientific and societal context of your research.

  12. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …our aim • To train you to be capable of independent research and examiners must comment on: • MPhil researchers: • the quality of the research undertaken; and • the independent contribution to knowledge and scholarship • MSc by Research researchers: • the quality of the research undertaken; and • the extent to which the thesis interprets and communicates knowledge in the chosen research area • To train you to be an employable graduate

  13. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment An illustrated guide to a PhD Matt Knight University of Utah http://matt.might.net/articles/phd-school-in-pictures/

  14. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment Imagine a circle that contains all of human knowledge:

  15. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment By the time you finish elementary school, you know a little:

  16. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment By the time you finish high school, you know a bit more:

  17. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment With a bachelor's degree, you gain a specialty:

  18. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment A master's degree deepens that specialty:

  19. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment Reading research papers takes you to the edge of human knowledge:

  20. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment Once you're at the boundary, you focus:

  21. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment You push at the boundary for a few years:

  22. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment Until one day, the boundary gives way:

  23. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment And, that dent you've made is called a Ph.D.:

  24. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment Of course, the world looks different to you now:

  25. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment So, don't forget the bigger picture:

  26. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment So, don't forget the bigger picture: Keep pushing

  27. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …aims of research degree study • Advancement of knowledge • Acquisition of key research skills • Award is a recognition of such a level of professional competence and innovative skills that you can be expected to undertake effective research without the need for supervision

  28. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …aims of research degree study • Capacity to work to deadlines • Ability to present concise but informative verbal and written reports • Understanding of potential safety risks generated by your work

  29. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …at the end of your research you should have: • Completed work that is innovative and, in the case of a PhD, work which has made a significant advancement in knowledge in your field • Presented a concise high quality thesis of no more than: • PhD - 100,000 words (300 pages) • MPhil - 60,000 words (200 pages) • MSc by Research - 30,000 words (100 pages) • A sound knowledge of the literature and data sources in your subject • A good understanding of the concepts underpinning your research field • Competence in the techniques used in the study and understanding of the principles of methods utilized in the instrumentation and in any limitations to the equipment used

  30. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …at the end of your research degree you should have: • The ability to design and execute your own research, andwithout guidance in the case of a PhD • An appreciation of the appropriate means of analysis, including (where appropriate) the processing of data obtained and in the computer analysis of results and graphical presentations • The capability to present your work in a concise logical and coherent manner • An understanding of the potential hazards associated with your field and knowledge of the relevant COSHH legislation • Awareness of scientific ethics and professional conduct of research

  31. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …supervision and support • Pastoral care • The PGRT is your personal tutor. You can contact the PGRT or Deputy with any issues related to your studies. • The PGRT holds a drop-in session each month (dates are advertised in the School’s newsletter and on the School’s plasma screens). At these sessions, you can call in and discuss your progress, the supervision that you are receiving, and to raise any concerns that you may have, in confidence. If the PGRT is your supervisor, then we can arrange for you to see a nominee. Meetings can be arranged at any other time. • Any issues can be brought to the School’s management committee via your Institute SPGR Representative.

  32. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …your supervision/examination team • You will have a Primary Supervisor who will take primary responsibility for your research degree supervision • You will have a co-supervisor • You may have an external supervisor (CASE awards, collaborations) • You will have a Transfer (upgrade) Examiner (PhDs only) • You may have a Transfer (upgrade) Chair (PhDs only) • You will have an Internal AND an External Examiner for your viva (part-time researchers who are also members of staff will have an Internal and two External Examiners)

  33. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …your supervisors’ responsibilities • day-to-day/regularsupervision • encouragement to attend relevant lectures, seminars and scientific meetings • to assist in defining the problem to be tackled in the course of the research • to assist in producing a realistic and achievable timetable

  34. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …your supervisors’ responsibilities • to discuss your training needs and agree a training plan annually • agreeing to at least 10 supervision meetings each year (FT) and agreeing the notes of each meeting (5 meetings per annum for Part-time and Split-site study) • to comment on written work submitted by you • to provide written feedback on your progress • to generally advise on your research and preparation of your thesis

  35. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …what we expect from you • to arrange and attend a formal training plan meetingwith your supervisor at the start of each year • to arrange and attendregular supervisory meetings and to seek out your supervisor as problems arise • to carry out research effectively and to submit regular written progress reports, within agreed timescales and to a satisfactory standard • all of the above is monitored on your online PDR record (Postgraduate Development Record) which must be kept up-to-date at all times via http://www.pdr.leeds.ac.uk

  36. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …what we expect from you • dedication and application to your research • wide reading in and around your subject and maintenance of a literature database • periodic review of the plan of your proposed research and discussion of any suggested variation with your supervisor • attendance at any courses, lectures, seminars and conferences as agreed in your skills training analysis

  37. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …what we expect from you • to promptly draw the attention of your Supervisor or PGR Tutor/Administrator to any serious concerns, requests for suspensions/extensions, or any other matter which you consider important and which may affect your time spent at Leeds • adherence to laboratory regulations and health and safety instructions • to complete your research degree within your standard period of study – we cannot guarantee a workplace (desk/pc) beyond - • PhD – 3 years FT; 5 years PT • MPhil – 2 years FT; 4 years PT • MSc – 1 year FT; 2 years PT

  38. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment 2014/15: Progression summary (assumes FT study/adjust for PT) Core research and 10 supervision meetings to be documented throughout the year using the online PDR www.pdr.leeds.ac.uk Registration: as ‘Provisional’ PhD until ‘Transfer’ at end of Year 1; or MPhil; or MSc by Research; Induction Meeting; Initial training courses. Months 1 and 2: Training Skills Analysis Meeting with supervisors and then by attendance at Publications Masterclass usually held in November Month 6: Submit mid-year report and arrange meeting with supervisory panel to discuss your summary of achievements, particular strengths, goals for progression to: PhDs - successful transfer (and also to agree arrangements for transfer viva); MPhil for progression to Year 2; MSc for thesis submission Months 9-11: PhDs to present transfer talk to Institute members, produce transfer report and viva’ed; MPhils produce report and hold progression meeting with supervisors; MSc submit exam entry form. Month 11: PhDs and MPhils – in order to register for Year 2 ensure PDR is up-to-date with: training plan, 10 supervision meeting minutes, 6 months report and progression meeting minutes; transfer report and recommendation of examiners form. MSc to submit thesis (and mock viva recommended).

  39. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment 2015/16: Progression summary (assumes FT/adjust for PT) Registration: as PhD or MPhil Core research and 10 supervision meetings to be held throughout the year and minuted on the PDR Month 13: Training Skills Analysis update with supervisors Months 21-23: PhDs to submit 21 months report OR publication which can be in draft if not yet published. Arrange meeting with supervisors and 21 months minuted progression review meeting. MPhils submit exam entry form. Month 24: PhDs ensure PDR is up-to-date with: training plan, 10 supervision meeting minutes, 21 months report/publication and associated progression meeting minutes, and then proceed to register for Year 3. MPhilssubmit thesis (and mock viva is recommended) OR register for overtime (writing-up) period during which thesis will be submitted.

  40. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment 2016/17: Progression summary (assumes FT/adjust for PT) Core research and 10 supervision meetings to be recorded throughout the year and minuted on the PDR Registration Month 25: Training Skills Analysis update with supervisors Month 33: PhDs to submit thesis outline and draft chapter on PDR and undertake minuted 33 months progression review meeting with supervisors. Discuss and agree Internal and External Examiners, and submit exam entry form. Month 36: ensure PDR is up-to-date with: training plan, 10 supervision meeting minutes, outline of PhD thesis chapters and draft of one chapter, and 33 months progression review meeting notes. Submit thesis (and mock viva is recommended). If you are not ready to submit your thesis, you will be required to register for the overtime (writing-up) year during which you will submit your thesis.

  41. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …at least once during your research degree • attend an international conference • attend the University’s Showcase Postgraduate Researcher Conference • attend a UK Grad School ‘vitae’ if you are sponsored by a UK research council

  42. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …recommended training courses: • Managing your Supervisor! • A balancing act – dealing with the stress of doing a research degree • Preparing for your Transfer/Preparing for your viva • Full list of University courses at: • http://www.sddu.leeds.ac.uk/sddu-index-of-research-student-courses.html

  43. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …musts • ALL researchers whose first language is not English must take the University English Language Test (UELT) to assess the level of support needed from the Language Centre. The test is free of charge and lasts approximately 90 minutes and to register students should email langc@leeds.ac.uk or visit the Language Centre Reception on level 3, Parkinson Building.

  44. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …musts • … your help will be needed for demonstrating in our labs and leading tutorials – to be eligible you must receive training – registrations will be taken during the coffee break and this afternoon 1-2pm in this Seminar Room: • Training for Teaching: Thursday 16 October (only SRI) • Thursday 23 October (all except SRI)

  45. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …musts • Starting your Research Degree: Tuesday 8 October (right here) • Library Skills: • Two courses: Advanced Literature Searching • Measuring and improving your research impact • Bookings via: http://www.emeskillstraining.leeds.ac.uk/book-here/

  46. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …musts • Your personal web page: • We will create your page and add: • name, photograph, location, project name, supervisors and start date • You should add: • biography • project details • Publications • Link to personal page if you have one • Example of a good page is http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/people/d.bekaert

  47. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • Finally……looking forward • REF 2014 • (Research Excellent Framework) • Submitted: November 2013 • Publication of Outcomes: December 2014 • Several current PGRs are included with 4* papers • We need your support (for the next one)!

  48. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • …Friday 3rd October • Here : • Faculty Induction Day • Coffee from 10.45am and introductory sessions running from 11.10am

  49. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment • For all updates….handbooks….forms and • pro formas….web links…. • http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/current/research-pg • and check your email regularly!

  50. School of Earth and EnvironmentFaculty of Environment Finally… Over coffee talk to: • or go online for full list of societies and information via • http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/admissions-and-study/student-experience/societies/ Sustainability Action Group Sarah Bradbury & Jen Dyer RiDNET Rachel Berman Chatmosphere Erin Dawkins

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