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Academic support in the Department

When you undertake your PhD in the Department of Computer Science, you'll be assigned a supervisor who will normally meet with you once a week to provide support.

If you're involved in interdisciplinary projects or projects with an external partner, you may be supported by a supervisor from outside the University, and interact with a wider range of staff.

Support from the Graduate School

The Doctoral and Researcher College is the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø's hub for doctoral students, based in a dedicated building on Whiteknights campus. It provides advice, training, study facilities and professional development for all doctoral students at the University.

The Doctoral and Researcher College is dedicated to ensuring you get the most out of your PhD and fulfil your potential as a researcher. It runs a number of free programmes to help you develop academically and professionally.

This core training programme is designed to help you successfully complete your PhD and improve your personal effectiveness.

It includes sessions on writing skills, managing data, interviews and how to get your work published.

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Designed in partnership with , this programme is designed specifically for you to develop your skills in leadership.

You'll enhance your understanding, experience and practice of leading and have the opportunity to explore your own capabilities.
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Preparing to Teach equips you with the teaching skills you'll need if you're considering a career as an academic.

You'll develop knowledge on effective teaching and learning, how to assess students' work and how to provide feedback.

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If English is not your first language, the University's International Study and Language Institute (ISLI) can help you develop your academic English skills.

ISLI also offers three doctoral thesis writing programmes in partnership with the Doctoral and Researcher College. These are available free of charge to EU and international students.

Disability support

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The University provides a number of support services for people who have accessibility or additional learning needs.

Wellbeing support

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The University’s dedicated range of specialist support teams are here for you, whether you are on campus or studying remotely.

We also offer the Life Tools programme, a series of free talks designed by experts to help you take control of your personal and professional development.

Life Tools programme