Your status at the University
Doctoral Researchers register as students but can also take up employment at the University.
Your status as a registered student
Doctoral Researchers must register as students on one of our research degree programmes.
The Terms and Conditions of Study form the contract between you and the University about behaviour and expectations.
It is expected that you will follow the University's rules whilst you are registered as a student. These include your academic conduct in respect of assessment and administrative processes, and your behaviour and conduct (on and off campus).
The University's rules are set out in the University Ordinances, University Regulations and University Charter and Statutes. You are not expected to know these in detail, but you should be aware of their existence.
Other roles held at the University
Many of our Doctoral Researchers also choose to take up paid work at the University during their PhD.
This may include teaching in your School, helping with events such as Open days or becoming a Sub-Warden in a hall of residence. Separate terms and conditions, as outlined in your employment contract will apply to these roles.
Through certain roles you might hold (teaching, Sub-Warden, etc.), you should appreciate there is a power dynamic involved with undergraduate or postgraduate taught (MSc) students under your care. You should be aware of, and understand boundaries and engage with further, detailed training for any such roles you undertake.