Section 1: Introduction
1.1. Research students make a vital contribution to any research-led institution’s research culture and international reputation.
1.2. The University of Glasgow aims to provide the highest quality of provision and support for its postgraduate research students at all stages in their career.
1.3. This Code of Practice (the Code) sets out the University’s expectations for institution-wide standards relating to all its postgraduate research provision, and outlines the responsibilities of all parties involved in this provision, including students and their supervisors. It should be read in conjunction with other relevant University policies, including:
1.3.1. The University of Glasgow’s published Calendar regulations for research degrees
1.3.2. The ’Guidance Notes for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Research’ which accompany the Calendar
1.3.3. The University of Glasgow’s research policies including the Code of Good Practice in Research
1.3.4. The University of Glasgow’s Strategic Plan (Glasgow 2020: A Global Vision)
1.4. The Code also aligns with UK Quality Code for Higher Education produced by the QAA for the assurance of academic quality and standards in higher education.
1.5. Students also have a responsibility to make themselves aware of current and ongoing policy changes arising from funders and at regional, national and international level which affect the conduct of research and/or the commercialisation, dissemination or publication of research results or findings. These might include:
1.5.1. The RCUK Common Principles on Data Policy
1.5.2. The RCUK Policy on Access to Research Outputs
1.5.3. The Concordat to Support Research Integrity
Local supplements to the Code
1.6. This code is designed as an overall framework. The University’s academic Schools and Research Institutes are organised into Colleges, which have a Graduate School for postgraduate research and postgraduate taught study. Colleges have responsibility for the admission, supervision, training, progression and examination of postgraduate research students. Students should consult their College postgraduate information documentation for details of specific, local arrangements.
Research degrees to which this Code applies
1.7. This Code is applicable to all University of Glasgow research degrees, details of which can be found within the University Calendar.
1.8. All students must confirm that they have read and understood this Code at the point of registering at the University for a postgraduate research degree.
1.9. University staff shall use this Code (supplemented by any local codes or arrangements) as a reference when supervising, undertaking, reviewing and enhancing their management of postgraduate research.