Board of Studies (Doctoral)
We make decisions on the progression of doctoral studentships on the recommendation of Boards of Examiners.
We are responsible to Senate for organising academic matters for doctoral study. This includes selecting candidates and the confirmation, progression and examination of doctoral students.
You can read the full responsibilities of the committee in the terms of reference
Committee membership
- Professor Joe Devine, (Chair), Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Doctoral), ex-officio
- Dr Rachel Arnold, (Vice-Chair), Academic Director (Doctoral), ex officio
- Dr Nigel Johnston, Faculty Director of Doctoral Studies (Engineering & Design), ex officio
- Professor Chris Martin, Faculty Director of Doctoral Studies (Humanities & Social Sciences), ex officio
- Dr Richard James, Faculty Director of Doctoral Studies (Science), ex officio
- Professor Edmund Thompson, School Director of Doctoral Studies (School of Management), ex officio
- Ms Jura Neverauskaite, SU Postgraduate Officer, ex-officio
Routine attendees
- Mr Simon Gane, Head of Doctoral Recruitment and Programmes, ex-officio
- Dr Caroline McMurray, Doctoral Quality Framework Officer, ex-officio
Other University officers will attend meetings of the committee either on a routine basis or in respect of relevant items of the University business.
Committee meeting dates
| Committee date | Paperwork deadline |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 13th September 2023 | Monday 4th September |
| Wednesday 11th October 2023 | Monday 2nd October |
| Wednesday 15th November 2023 | Monday 6th November |
| Monday 4th December 2023 (12pm) Pass lists only | Wednesday 29th November |
| Wednesday 13th December 2023 | Monday 4th December |
| Wednesday 17th January 2024 | Monday 8th January |
| Wednesday 21st February 2024 | Monday 12th February |
| Wednesday 27th March 2024 | Monday 18th March |
| Wednesday 24th April 2024 | Monday 15th April |
| Wednesday 22nd May 2024 | Monday 13th May |
| Wednesday 26th June 2024 | Monday 17th June |
| Wednesday 24th July 2024 | Monday 15th July |