Introduction
This section aims to provide a brief introduction to the University’s arrangements relating to the progress and monitoring of research degree candidatures.

The University places great importance on helping students to complete their research degree programme within the standard period of study permitted for the programme upon which they are registered. See Attendance Monitoring Guidance for policy, guidance and examples of good practice on attendance monitoring and absence reporting for all students.

In order to support students, there are a number of mechanisms through which their training and development needs are identified, and their progress is monitored and evaluated.

In order to support academic staff, the Staff Departmental Development Unit (SDDU) runs workshops for both new and experienced supervisors.
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See also:
Guide for Research Degree Supervisors For full details of the University’s arrangements for the progress and monitoring of research degree candidatures

Research Student Handbook For the student perspective of progress and monitoring of candidates.

The University Code of Practice for Research Degree Candidatures summarises the responsibilities of supervisors, including but not limited to those relating to the induction, progress and monitoring of candidates.