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 11th September 2024 | Monday 2nd September |
| Wednesday 2nd October 2024 | Monday 23rd September |
| Wednesday 13th November 2024 | Monday 4th November |
| Wednesday 11th December 2024 | Monday 2nd December |
| Wednesday 22nd January 2025 | Monday 13th January |
| Wednesday 19th February 2025 | Monday 10th February |
| Wednesday 26th March 2025 | Monday 17th March |
| Wednesday 7th May 2025 | Monday 28th April |
| Wednesday 25th June 2025 | Monday 16th June |
| Wednesday 23rd July 2025 | Monday 14th July |