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
- Mr Zuber Lakhani , 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 10th September 2025 | Monday 1st September |
| Wednesday 8th October 2025 | Monday 29th September |
| Wednesday 12th November 2025 | Monday 3rd November |
| Wednesday 10th December 2025 | Monday 1st December |
| Wednesday 14th January 2026 | Monday 5th January |
| Wednesday 18th February 2026 | Monday 9th February |
| Wednesday 25th March 2026 | Monday 16th March |
| Wednesday 22nd April 2026 | Monday 13th April |
| Wednesday 20th May 2026 | Monday 11th May |
| Wednesday 24th June 2026 | Monday 15th June |
| Wednesday 22nd July 2026 | Monday 13th July |