The policy provides guidance for those cases where consideration is being given to a postgraduate researcher (PGR) changing their research project/focus.
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PGRs and supervisors should meet regularly and records must be kept of all formal supervision meetings. Formal reports are also needed at key points during the research degree.
Where circumstances or events occur which adversely impact on a research student's progress, the University may grant a period of suspension or extension of study. This may also happen during the referral period.
To progress to doctoral study PGRs must pass transfer
This procedure applies to postgraduate research students only and will be instigated when the supervisor(s) has concerns about the student's academic progress.