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Graduate SchoolFaculty of Medical Sciences
Professor Barry HirstDean of Postgraduate Studies
Graduate School
Aim of the Graduate SchoolThe 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 SchoolThe 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 Dean of Postgraduate Studies Prof John Kirby Faculty Postgraduate Tutor Dr Julia Newton Director of MD Studies Dr Peter Donaldson Director of PG Taught Courses Prof Steve Yeaman Director of International Studies Prof Robert Lightowlers Neurosciences Prof Mark Birch-Machin Clinical & Laboratory Sciences Dr Dianne Ford Cell & Molecular Biosciences Ms Barbara Sumner Graduate School Administrator Dr Richard Hetherington 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 MRes Coordinator Andrea Strong 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 FacultyUniversity
Training Programme
Graduate School WebsiteLinks
Graduate School
Postgraduate Research Student Induction
Aim of the Graduate SchoolThe 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 ChancellorPro-Vice Chancellor
Deans:Deans: Clinical MedicineClinical Medicine DevelopmentDevelopment PostgraduatePostgraduate ResearchResearch UndergraduateUndergraduate International MedicalInternational Medical
Prof Oliver James
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
BiosciencesBiosciences MedicineMedicine DentistryDentistry
Research Assessment Research Assessment ExerciseExercise
All areas 5 – 5* – 5* *All areas 5 – 5* – 5* * MaximumMaximum
Faculty of Medical SciencesResearch 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 SciencesResearch 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/BiosciencesDentistryMedicine
Psychology
Teaching quality assessment score of 143 out of 144
Graduate School
Aim of the Graduate SchoolThe 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 SchoolExperienced supervisors
Supervisory TeamsAll 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
Faculty
Graduate School
School / Institute
Supervisor
Student -
Graduate School
Dean of Postgraduate Studies
Faculty
Postgraduate Tutor
School/ Institute
Postgraduate Tutor
Supervisory
Team
Student
Graduate School
Professor Barry Hirst
Professor John Kirby
Your School/ Institute
Postgraduate Tutor
Your Supervisory
Team
Student –
YOU
Graduate School
Welcome interaction and feedbackWelcome interaction and feedback
Student involvementStudent involvementStudent Representative CommitteeStudent Representative CommitteeStudent representation onStudent representation on Graduate Graduate
School CommitteeSchool 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