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Postgraduate Research Handbook 2014 - 2015 The Medical School. Postgraduate Research Handbook 2014 - 2015 1 The Medical School. WELCOME TO THE MEDICAL SCHOOL May we take this opportunity of welcoming you to the University of Sheffield and in particular to the Medical School in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health. This is the beginning of what we hope will be an exciting and successful career and our aim is to help you to access the many and varied activities which are available to you. We would like you to take a little time to read through this Handbook, which contains information that you should find helpful now, and during the course of your studies. The handbook is divided into 6 sections. Section 1 briefly provides a brief introduction to the departments in the Medical School, the staff involved in supporting you through your postgraduate research programme, and the various Medical School and Faculty committees that oversee postgraduate research provision. In section 2, you will find useful information required to start your studies. You are strongly advised to read through this and pay particular attention to the forms which need to be authorised and returned immediately. Section 3 contains information relating to the ongoing progress monitoring requirements, the confirmation review that will take place at the end of year 1, the thesis plan that you will be expected to submit at the end of your second year and some information that you will need to bear in mind when you are planning your thesis write up. You will find information about the Doctoral Development Programme (DDP) in Section 4, including details of the DDP modules that you are required to complete during your first year. Section 5 explains the procedures that you should follow when you wish to take some holiday or if you are absent due to sickness. Finally, section 6 contains some other more general information that you will find useful to read. For further information for current postgraduates in the School please visit: www.shef.ac.uk/medicine/current/postgraduates Once again, welcome to Sheffield and we hope you will enjoy your studies with us. 2 The Medical School. CONTENTS Assistance with any of the information below should be provided by your Supervisor/Tutor. 1. Organisation of PGR Provision Departments Year Tutoring Team & Support Staff Supervisory Team Graduate Research Committees Medical School Postgraduate Society (MPGS) 2. Important Information & Forms* to be completed within Month 1 Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment Research Governance Ucard information Computing Information Postgraduate Research Student Care Policy Medical School Plagiarism Policy Medical School Copyright Policy Statement of Probity* Statement of Intent* Project Registration* Progress and Attendance Monitoring Progress and Attendance Compliance Agreement* 3. Student Monitoring Information Student Monitoring Information Supervisory Meeting Report Personal Tutoring Report Writing up Report 2nd Year Thesis Plan 4. Research Training & Sheffield Doctoral Development Programme (DDP) Doctoral Development Programme, ePortfolio& PebblePad Training Needs Analysis: further information, the Faculty TNA & Examples of training needs Postgraduate Induction Course Information DDP Requirements in the Medical School DDP Modules offered by the Medical School Joint Statement – Research Councils 5. Sickness and Annual Leave Reporting Sickness & Annual Leave Procedure Personal Sickness/Self Certification Form Holiday Form Leave of Absence 6. Other Useful Information Guide for PhD Students Campus Map Well Connected Counselling Service Careers Service Vitae Staff & Responsibilities 3 1. Organisation of PGR Provision o Departments o Year Tutoring Team & Support Staff o Supervisory Team o Graduate Research Committees o Medical School Postgraduate Society (MPGS) 4 The Medical School. Departments The Medical School is composed of five Faculty departments and the Academic Unit of Medical Education (AUME). Cardiovascular Science The Department is led by Professor Sheila Francis and comprises three research themes; Cardiovascular Biomechanics, Inflammatory Mechanisms and Thrombosis & Haemostasis. The Department is home to 27 academic, clinical and research faculty. We are based at The University of Sheffield Medical School. Infection & Immunity The Department of Infection and Immunity is led by Professor Ian Sabroe and combines basic science research in molecular cell biology, with a particular focus on innate immunity in Respiratory Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Renal Medicine, Rheumatology and Dermatology. The department is based within the Medical School and the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. There is access to core facilities in proteomics and genomics, high quality Cell Biology, Containment Level 2 and 3 laboratories. Our clinical base is at both the Royal Hallamshire (Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology, Dermatology) and Northern General (Renal Medicine) Hospitals. Human Metabolism Our research here at the Department of Human Metabolism encompasses the life course. We have specialists in conception and reproduction, through childhood and adolescence, and into old age. With access to world class facilities, our researchers study human processes from the level of basic biology through to diseases such as osteoporosis and diabetes. We focus on translating scientific discoveries into meaningful advances in the clinic that can benefit our patients and the general population. Our research strengths are in the fields of Musculoskeletal Research, Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes. Neuroscience The Department of Neuroscience comprises multidisciplinary groups from the units of Neurology, Neuropathology and Psychiatry working in both basic and clinical neuroscience. Clinical and non- clinical researchers combine to investigate the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disease and major psychoses, with the goal of translating novel insights into new therapeutic approaches. Oncology The Department of Oncology provides a dynamic, exciting research environment with an internationally important portfolio of basic, clinical and translational cancer research. We receive substantial competitive funding from all the major research bodies and charities, including major contributions from Cancer Research UK and Yorkshire Cancer Research. Our scientists are engaged at the cutting-edge of oncology research, and their findings are disseminated through publication in a wide range of national and international forums. Our major areas of interest are genome stability, the cell cycle and signal transduction, tumour vascularisation and microenvironment and bone oncology. We have major research programmes in breast, urological and haematological oncology. Our collaborators include scientists in Sheffield, the UK and across the international scientific communities. Academic Unit of Medical Education As an Academic Unit in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sheffield, Medical Education is a significant university-based concentration of medical education resources and one of the most important in the UK. 5 University of Sheffield The Medical School Graduate Research Team Year Tutor Teams and Support Staff for the 2014-15 Academic Year: Year 1 Tutor Dr Peter Grabowski: [email protected] Department of Human Metabolism Deputy Year 1 Tutor Dr Chryso Kanthou: [email protected] Department of Oncology Further Members of the Graduate Research Team Faculty PGR Lead for Dr Martina Daly [email protected] Postgraduate Department of Cardiovascular Science Research Programmes To be Confirmed Chair of the Graduate Research Committee Dr Victoria Ridger: [email protected] Cardiovascular PGR Department of Cardiovascular Science Lead Human Metabolism Dr Colby Eaton: [email protected] PGR Lead Department of Human Metabolism 6 University of Sheffield The Medical School Graduate Research Team Infection & Immunity Dr Mark Thomas: [email protected] PGR Lead Department of Infection & Immunity Neuroscience PGR Dr Andy Grierson: [email protected] Lead Department of Neuroscience Oncology PGR Lead Dr Mike Barker: [email protected] Department of Oncology John Wood: [email protected] Year 2 Tutor Department of Neuroscience Lynne Prince: [email protected] Deputy Year 2 Tutor Department of Infection & Immunity Dr Victoria Ridger: [email protected] Year 3 Tutor Department of Cardiovascular Science Dr Phil Watson: [email protected] Deputy Year 3 Tutor Department of Human Metabolism 7 University of Sheffield The Medical School Graduate Research Team MD Contact Dr Lynda Wyld: [email protected] Department of Oncology Senior Selector Dr Mike Barker: [email protected] Department of Oncology Unfair Means Officer Dr Alison Gartland [email protected] & Staff Student Department of Human Metabolism Liaison Support Team The following members of staff are here to support you. School PGR Jodie Burnham: [email protected] Administrator Responsible for all administration of the Graduate Research Committee, student recruitment & scheduling of DDP modules. Postgraduate Louise Goss: [email protected] Programme First point of contact for all registered PGR students. Administrator Includes induction, processing of Leave of Absences, Extension requests, appointment of examiners & time limit checking. Postgraduate Carol Fidler: [email protected] Programme Responsible for the monitoring of registered PGR students. Administrator
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