Information for current postgraduate research students and staff
PGR Opportunities Hub
Support for your personal and professional development as a postgraduate research student in the College of Social Sciences.
The Hub provides training, internships and funding opportunities designed to support your development of key transferable research skills.
Postgraduate Research Handbook
Guidance and practical advice for research students and supervisors. The Handbook represents a set of guidelines for good practice in supervision and research.
Online Annual Progress Review system
Annual Progress Review forms are accessed by Students via a link on MyCampus and by Academics via a link on the Staff homepage.
Access to the APR online system will be available from March 2023 and APR reviews and outcomes should be completed by the end of May 2023.
What happens next?
- Each School will invite students to complete their APRs according to their own timetable. Please look out for notices from your School Administrator.
- Guides and training videos are available via Annual Progress Review.
Futher information
- The Postgraduate Research Handbook provides Annual Progress information.
- Supplementary forms and information can be found under Forms - Annual Progress.
Development and training
- PGR Opportunities Hub
- Research Training Programme
- Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS) (Training and Internships)
- Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) (Training and Internships)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant training and support
- Learning Enhancement and Academic Development Service (LEADS)
- Training, Upskilling and Continuing Professional Development
- Careers Service Courses
- Research integrity (including Training)
- PGR Supervisor Support
- Internship Hub
eSharp
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Forms & Requests
Overview - what form or request to use
Absence from the University
Please submit requests through the UofG Helpdesk. Please see Guide to requesting an absence from the University via UofG Helpdesk.
You are advised to contact your supervisor and School PGR administrator before submitting the online form to discuss the best course of action if your request is of sensitive nature or if you are unsure about the appropriate length of your absence.
Please contact the Graduate School with any questions or concerns.
Requests can be submitted for:
- Approved Leave of Absence for Annual Leave
- Medical Leave during Thesis Pending (thesis pending students only)
- Research Furth of Glasgow*
- Suspension of Studies (full/part time students only)
Supplementary forms and information:
*Research Furth Requests: Please note that any UK travel involving a flight or an overnight stay, and all international travel must also be registered with the insurance team via the University Travel Portal (GUID log in required). The Travel Process Flowchart helps to explain the process and please find further details via the Business & Study Travel Policy.
Annual Progress
Annual Progress Review forms are accessed by Students via a link on MyCampus and by Academics via a link on the Staff homepage.
Access to the APR online system will be available from March 2023 and APR reviews and outcomes should be completed by the end of May 2023.
Each School will invite students to complete their assessment section according to their own timetable. Please look out for notices from your School Administrator.
The Postgraduate Research Handbook provides information regarding Annual Progress and further system guidance including training materials can be accessed via Annual Progress Review.
Supplementary forms and information:
- Additional Annual Review Form
- Annual Progress Review Guidelines
- Completion Plan
- Data Management Plan (for those in first year only)
- Data Management Plan Guidance (for those in first year only)
- Online APR (example form - for reference only)
- PGR Code of Practice
- Postgraduate Research Handbook
- Thesis Pending Review Form
First year PGRs should ensure the following mandatory courses are completed ahead of the APR:
- PGR Research Integrity
- Introduction to Research Data Management for PGRs
- Equality and Diversity Essentials
- Information Security Awareness
- Introduction to GDPR
Thesis Submission
Submission forms:
- Intention to Submit
- Intention to Submit - Guidance Notes
- Access Declaration Form - to be included with the final submission of thesis only.
Extension to Thesis Submission Date Applications:
- Application for Extension to Thesis Submission Date must include a Completion Plan
- Application for Extension to Thesis Submission Date - Guidance Notes
- Completion Plan
Committee of Examiners:
- Nomination of the Committee of Examiners
- Nomination of the Committee of Examiners (for members of staff)
Submission Procedure:
Word Count and Formatting:
- MPhil Word Count - Information for Students
- PhD Word Count - Information for Students
- Thesis Formatting Guidelines
Supplementary information:
- Senate Office Student Policies including Appeals, Conduct and Complaints
Please allow ten working days for all forms to be processed by the Graduate School.
Other
Guidelines and regulations
PGR Examiners
If you cannot find the information you are looking for from the above sections, please contact gradschool.socsci@glasgow.ac.uk