Section 10: Feedback and Review of Experience
10.1. The University values feedback from the postgraduate research community about the support and services it provides.
10.2. Graduate Schools and Heads of Schools/Research Institute Directors or their equivalents are responsible for ensuring unbiased, confidential feedback mechanisms exist and informing students about local arrangements. Students are required to take the initiative to familiarise themselves with these mechanisms and provide constructive feedback.
10.3. Appropriate College and University-wide committees are required to include postgraduate research representation. Details about representation can be found on relevant Graduate School websites. Students should make themselves aware of these opportunities by talking to Graduate School staff.
10.4. The University regularly evaluates its training provision and feedback is sought by various means, including evaluation forms. The University also conducts biennial postgraduate research experience surveys and reports publicly on survey outcomes and actions arising (see the Student Voice section of the Senate Office website).
10.5. Graduate Schools, in collaboration with the VP(R&E)’s Office, are responsible for conducting regular reviews of the quality of the postgraduate research experience within the College through the internal Graduate School Review process. This review process and any action arising from review shall take account of any relevant feedback from postgraduate research students.