All Postgraduate Research Office courses

This course will explore considerations for medical and non-medical intermission, with a focus on supporting postgraduate research students who need to take a break from study.

Sessions will be given by members of the Postgraduate Research Office, the International Student Office, Student Registry, the Student Fees and Funding Policy team, and the Student Wellbeing Service.

Topics covered include:

• introduction to intermission, when it is appropriate, and the application process
• advising and supporting students who might need intermission
• supporting students during intermission and when returning to study
• considerations for student visa holders
• implications for funding

This course will explore considerations for Leave to Work Away, with a focus on supporting postgraduate research students who wish to undertake research outside of the University.

Sessions will be given by members of the Postgraduate Research Office, the Safety Office, the International Student Office, Student Registry, and the Director of PG Training in the Department of Geography.

Topics covered include:

• introduction to Leave to Work Away, including what it is (and what it isn’t), when it is appropriate, and why the application process is important
• factors for the supervisor, department, College, and Degree Committee to consider before making a recommendation on an application to work away
• safeguarding work away and risk assessment
• considerations for student visa holders
• good practice in supporting students while working away