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Graduate School
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Professor Barry Hirst
Dean of Postgraduate Studies
Graduate School
Aim of the Graduate School
The Graduate School
Newcastle University and
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Support and progression
Aim of the Graduate School
To facilitate a productive,
stimulating and enjoyable
period of research studies,
which will form the foundation
of your future career
Graduate School
Aim of the Graduate School
The Graduate School
Newcastle University and
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Support and progression
Graduate School
>700 Students registered for
Postgraduate Research or
Postgraduate Taught Programmes
(Masters)
~400 Candidates registered for PhD
~100 Candidates registered for MD
Dean of Postgraduate Studies
Professor Barry Hirst
Professor of Cellular Physiology
Institute for Cell & Molecular Biosciences
BSc Physiology – Newcastle University
PhD – Newcastle University
Graduate School Executive
Prof Barry Hirst
Prof John Kirby
Dr Julia Newton
Dr Peter Donaldson
Prof Steve Yeaman
Prof Robert Lightowlers
Prof Mark Birch-Machin
Dr Dianne Ford
Ms Barbara Sumner
Dr Richard Hetherington
Dean of Postgraduate Studies
Faculty Postgraduate Tutor
Director of MD Studies
Director of PG Taught Courses
Director of International Studies
Neurosciences
Clinical & Laboratory Sciences
Cell & Molecular Biosciences
Graduate School Administrator
Research Skills Co-ordinator
Graduate School Office
Barbara Sumner Graduate School Administrator
Sarah Golightly
Deputy Administrator
Julie Dalgetty
PhD Admissions
Lin James
PhD Progress
Laura Payne
MD Admissions/Progress
Dr Richy Hetherington Skills Training
MRes
Kirsty Sanderson
Andrea Strong
MRes Coordinator
MRes
Graduate School Facilities
Lounge area
Popular Magazines
New Scientist, Times
Café area
drinks, snacks machines
Computer areas
Computer cluster
Wireless connection
Study Rooms - 3
Booking system
Plasma screen
Information
Access to Graduate School
Office
Where do I get information?
Handbook
Faculty
University
Training Programme
Graduate School
Website
Links
Graduate School
Postgraduate Research Student
Induction
Aim of the Graduate School
The Graduate School
Newcastle University and
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Support and progression
Newcastle University Faculties
Humanities and Social Sciences
Medical Sciences
Science, Agriculture and Engineering
Faculty of Medical Sciences Management
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Prof Oliver James
Deans:
Clinical Medicine
Development
Postgraduate
Research
Undergraduate
International Medical
Prof Alastair Burt
Prof Michael Whitaker
Prof Barry Hirst
Prof Tim Cawston
Prof Suzanne Cholerton
Prof Reg Jordan
Faculty of Medical Sciences Research Culture
International
reputation
Biosciences
Medicine
Dentistry
Research Assessment
Exercise
All areas 5 – 5* – 5* *
Maximum
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Research Strengths
Institutes
Institute for Aging and Health
Institute for Cell & Molecular
Biosciences
Institute of Cellular Medicine
Institute of Health & Society
Institute of Human Genetics
Institute of Neurosciences
Northern Institute of Cancer
Research
North of England Stem Cell
Institute
Paul O’Gorman Building - NICR
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Research Strengths
Schools
Biomedical Sciences (UG)
Clinical & Laboratory Sciences
Clinical Medical Sciences
Dental Sciences
Medical Education Development
Neurology, Neurobiology and
Psychiatry
Psychology (UG/D Clin Psych)
Surgical & Reproductive
Sciences
Undergraduate Education
Biomedical/Biosciences
Dentistry
Medicine
Psychology
Teaching quality assessment score of
143 out of 144
Graduate School
Aim of the Graduate School
The Graduate School
Newcastle University and
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Support and progression
Graduate School Ethos
Provide optimal environment
Ensure quality of supervision
Support postgraduate student networking
Part of thriving research environment
Support student welfare and progress
Research Student Training
Programme
Tailored for Research students in the
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Enable students to meet their potential
Maps directly to the skills expected of
research students
Supervision
Fellows of Graduate School
Experienced supervisors
Supervisory Teams
All teams include an Academic Supervisor
(University staff)
Progression
Each year assessment by two
independent members of academic staff
Ensure research programme/studies on
target
Timescale
PhD – Three/four years completion of research
and submission of thesis
MRes/PhD integrated programmes – 4 years
form first registration on integrated programme
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM – Thesis MUST be
submitted WITHIN 4 years of first registration
Research Training Portfolio
ePortfolio
A record of your personal development at
the University of Newcastle
Maps to the skills expected of a research
student
eProgression
Integration of progression processes
Student Support
Supervisor
School / Institute
Student -
Graduate School
Faculty
Graduate School
Graduate School
Graduate School
Welcome interaction and feedback
Student involvement
Student Representative Committee
Student representation on Graduate
School Committee
Conclusion
We are here to ensure you have a
productive, stimulating and
enjoyable period of research
studies, which will form the
foundation of your future career