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  • POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT HANDBOOK

  • CONTENTSPAGE

    SECTION 1 WELCOME 1 Sources of Information

    SECTION 2 THE GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 4 The Graduate School Committees Engineering Graduate Society The University Structure Graduate School Events

    SECTION 3 MY PHD 10 Overview Supervisors Intellectual property Plagiarism Interruptions & Extensions Who to talk to

    SECTION 4 PROGRESSION MILESTONES 14 Timeline Project Plan Interim Project Report The Postgraduate Research Conference Thesis Plan Submitting your Thesis

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    SECTION 5 TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 24 Overview Planning your Training

    SECTION 6 ADMINISTRATION 30 Laboratories & other facilities Technical Services Safety IT Absences & Annual Leave Finance

    SECTION 7 EMPLOYMENT 39 Teaching & Demonstrating Other Employment

    SECTION 8 KINGS BUILDINGS & UNIVERSITY SERVICES 40 Facilities on Campus Support Services

    WELCOME!Welcome to the Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, one of the top-rated Research Schools in the United Kingdom. We are delighted that you have chosen to continue your studies here in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Our Graduate School is large and diverse, composing around 100 academics and 300 postgraduate students from all over the globe. Our research spans a wide spectrum of modern engineering and we are at the forefront of our individual research fields. We also have an excellent team of support staff who will be working to ensure the administrative and computing sides of your studies are handled correctly and efficiently, and they will be happy to help you with any questions you may have.

    It is very important that you are successful in your research studies butalso that you use this period to develop your wider interests andparticipate in the life of the School through our vibrant engineeringresearch society (EngGradSoc) which is run by and for postgraduateresearchers. Take advantage of the courses offered by the UniversitysInstitute for Academic Development described in this Guide, to help youdevelop the skills which you will need when you move on to the next stage inyour career.

    Your postgraduate studies will be among the most demanding and challengingyears of your life but they will also be among the most exciting,stimulating and rewarding. As well as making a significant contribution toknowledge in your field, we hope you will take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities that may become available to you. Moreover, we wish you to leave us with a sense of pride in both your personal development and academic achievement, having been part of and helped drive forward, one of the top research schools in the United Kingdom. Most important of all, enjoy your studies and your time with us.

    Dr Konstantin KamenevHead of the Graduate School of Engineering

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  • 2SOURCES OF INFORMATIONThis Handbook gives an introduction to your PhD; however, it is not completely comprehensive. Furthermore, the University is continually evolving, and some details may have changed since this Handbook was last updated. You should consult the following sources for further information, and updated information in these sources may supercede sections of this Handbook.

    For easy access to the links mentioned in the Handbook, please see the pdf version on the Graduate School wiki.

    WIKIS

    The University uses wikis for a lot of internal information: www.wiki.ed.ac.uk From your dashboard you can browse the whole range of UoE wikis, but the main ones you need are:

    The Graduate Schoolhttps://www.wiki.ed.ac.uk/display/EngIntranet/Graduate+SchoolInformation on your PhD reports, the Postgraduate Conference, training opportunities, social events.

    College of Science & Engineering https://www.wiki.ed.ac.uk/display/CSEOpen/Postgraduate+ResearchThe College Wiki is an important source of more formal information on your PhD.

    KEY DOCUMENTS

    The following key documents are held on the College Wiki (under Key Documents; Regulations, Guidance and Forms): The Postgraduate Assessment

    Regulations for Research Degrees

    The Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students

    The Code of Good Practice in Research

    Guidance on Plagiarism and the Research Misconduct Policy

    You also need to read (links on the Graduate School wiki): PGR Non Attendance

    Monitoring University Computing

    Regulations School Safety Handbook University Health and Safety

    Policy

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  • THE GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

    THE ENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHOOLHead of Graduate School Dr Konstantin [email protected] (01316) 517232 Rm 2.14, Erskine Williamson Building

    Deputy Head of Graduate School Dr Tim [email protected] (01316) 505722 Rm 3.10 Alexander Graham Bell Building

    The Head and Deputy Head of the Graduate School are responsible for all matters relating to postgraduate research studies in the School. They can help with any queries or problems that cannot be addressed by your Supervisors.

    Graduate School [email protected] 2.065, Faraday Building

    Liz Paterson (IES, IDCOM, IMNS) [email protected] (01316) 505573

    Lesley Jones (IIE, IMP) [email protected] (01316) 517213

    Ksenia Siedlecka (IDCORE)[email protected] (01316) 519023

    Liz and Lesley are here to help with any questions you may have and can point you in the right direction. They organise events such as the PG Conference and BBQ. They are the people to hand your reports to, to request visa and student status letters from, to speak to about your stipend and to come and see with any other PhD related query! Ksenia looks after all aspects of the EngD IDCORE programme.

    Deputy Director of Professional Services Kathy [email protected] (01316) 505676 Rm 2.069 Faraday Building

    Kathys responsibilities include the Graduate School Office and the Finance Office.

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    SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE PROGRESSION COMMITTEE (SPPC)

    One academic member of staff in each Research Institute oversees postgraduate matters (see the Graduate School wiki for a full list).

    These Research Institute representatives, the Head of Graduate School and Graduate School Administrators together form the School Postgraduate Progression Committee (SPPC), which develops postgraduate support in Engineering. It is also responsible for approving, for e.g., the milestones during your PhD (e.g. 8 month report, see Section 4), and considers requests for extensions and interruptions to your study (see Section 3).

    SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE (SPEC)

    SPEC consists of staff, post-doctoral research assistants and PG students from each Research Institute. It meets once per semester to discuss the postgraduate experience. The Committee provides a forum for sharing best practice across the Institutes and discusses issues such as the Postgraduate Conference, the Research Society, training opportunities and induction. While SPEC serves a similar role to an undergraduate staff-student liaison committee, it tends to be more actively engaged in contributing to the Graduate School. Your views and suggestions on how to improve your experience here are welcome, so if youd like to put forward an idea, just speak with your PG rep.

    You can find out who your representatives are and read meeting minutes on the Graduate School wiki page.

    ENGINEERING GRADUATE SOCIETY (ENGGRADSOC)

    The Research Society is for all students and post-doctoral researchers in the School of Engineering. You are automatically a member of the Society - there is no joining fee - and there are events throughout the year for you to get involved with.

    The Society brings together the community of researchers from across Engineering, in joint training, skills and knowledge sharing and social activities.

    If you would like to find out more, or perhaps volunteer to help on the Committee or with an event, please contact the President: [email protected]

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  • 6THE UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE & WHERE YOU FIT INThe University structure can be bewildering; what follows is a summary of the most important parts for a research student.

    The College of Science and Engineering www.scieng.ed.ac.ukThe Colleges Postgraduate Research Section coordinates and administers many aspects of PhD research. Their office is in the Weir Building. You are unlikely to have direct contact with College until you submit your thesis at the end of your degree; however, they are responsible for many aspects of research administration.

    The College Research Training Committee www.rtc.scieng.ed.ac.ukPromotes and oversees provision for postgraduate students across the College. The College PGR Board of Examiners is responsible for approving the award of degrees, and also receives requests for interruptions and extensions to degrees.

    The School of Engineering www.eng.ed.ac.ukThe Schools research activity is divided into Research Institutes, and you will be a member of one of these: Institute for Digital Communications Institute for Energy Systems Institute for Infrastructure & the Environment Institute for Integrated Micro & Nano Systems Institute for Materials & Processes

    The Research Institute Administrators provide administrative support for each Institute and can help with Institute specific queries, such as desk allocations.

    IDCOM: Nicola Ferguson [email protected] (01316) 505565 Rm 2.02, AGBIES: Pauline Clark [email protected] (01316) 505646 Rm 1.058, Faraday BuildingIIE: Joan Birse [email protected] (01316) 505719 Rm 3.06, AGBIMNS: Diane Reid [email protected] (01316) 507474 Rm G04, SMCIMP: Sue Simpson [email protected] (01316) 504860 Rm 1.113 Sanderson Building

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    There are a number of other research organisations and groupings that overlap with our Research Institutes:

    The Edinburgh Research Partnership with Heriot Watt University www.erp.ac.uk

    The Industrial Doctoral Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCore)

    The Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions

    The UK All-Waters Combined Current and Wave Test Facility

    UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre

    The Centre for Synthetic Biology (SynthSys)

    The BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering

    The Scottish Microelectronics Centre

    The University Defence Research Collaboration

    Our teaching is divided into four disciplines (particularly relevant to you if you are involved in Tutoring or Demonstrating, see p39):

    Chemical Engineering Civil and Environmental

    Engineering Electronics and Electrical

    Engineering Mechanical Engineering

  • GRADUATE SCHOOL EVENTS

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    Firbush

    Every year (around May) the Graduate School offers new PhD students the chance to get away from it all at the Universitys outdoor centre, Firbush. Situated on the banks of Loch Tay, the Centre offers a variety of outdoor activities, which, combined with the activities organised by the School, make for a fantastic 3 day retreat. This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow students, and escape from your desk for a few days! It is also a valuable opportunity to reflect upon your PhD, share experiences, and gain skills that are useful for your research.

    You will receive an email a few months before the trip with more details - you can sign up then and pay a small deposit (this is all you will pay as the School subsidises this trip).

    Activities to develop your group working, research and planning skills include: Canoeing Orienteering Hillwalking Mountainbiking Team building sessions Reflection on your PhD and planning for the future

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    Graduate School BBQ

    This is a chance for all staff, researchers and postgraduate students to get together and chat over a burger and a beer (vegetarian and non-alcoholic options are available!). After a hard days study, come along for a relaxed social where you can meet people from other Institutes.You will receive an email about the BBQ just register to let the Graduate School Office know that you will be coming and turn up on the day.

    The Graduate School Postgraduate Conference

    The School Postgraduate Conference is an opportunity to celebrate and share the research currently taking place in the School, accompanied by talks that provide context to your detailed PhD research. All PhD students attend this event, along with many academics.Find out more about the Conference in Section 4 - Progression Milestones.

    EngGradSoc Events

    The Society organises a variety of events throughout the year - from picnics on the lawn at KB, to cinema nights, coffee mornings and researcher dinners. They also organise talks and seminars, training and professional development opportunities.

  • MY PhDIt is tempting to think of your PhD solely as a research project. This would however, be a mistake; you are joining a vibrant research community across the School, and one that extends beyond the University. The academic community is founded on the exchange of ideas, knowledge and skills, and your training during your PhD will involve more than your research. The Graduate School and the University support your professional development through a wide range of events and courses.

    This section gives general guidance on obtaining a PhD; Section 4 describes specific milestones that you must meet during your PhD; and Section 5 describes the Training and Professional Development that we provide to help you obtain your PhD and as preparation for your future career.

    HOW DO I GET A PhD?

    By the end of their period of doctoral study, research students are expected to produce a thesis which: is an original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in, or

    understanding of, the field of study; contains material worthy of publication; shows adequate knowledge of the field of study and relevant literature; shows the exercise of critical judgement with regard to both the candidates

    work and that of other scholars in the same general field; contains material which presents a unified body of work such as could

    reasonably be achieved on the basis of three years (full time) postgraduate study and research;

    is satisfactory in its literary presentation, gives full and adequate references and has a coherent structure understandable to a scholar in the same general field with regard to intentions, background, methods and conclusions.

    A PhD is hard work over a sustained period: The Prescribed Period of Study for a full-time PhD is 36 months. The Maximum Period of Study for a full-time PhD is 48 months.

    To help you complete your PhD in a timely manner, there are a series of progression milestones (described in Section 4), intended as check points for both you and your Supervisor.

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    SUPERVISORS

    You will have been allocated a Principal and Assistant Supervisor before your arrival in Edinburgh. The Supervisor/student relationship is a key component of a successful PhD, and should become a professional and long-lasting partnership. The Principal Supervisor is the person primarily responsible for providing help and advice throughout your studies. The role of your Assistant Supervisor will depend upon your project: they may provide specific expertise, or more of an overview of your work. You may also have an Industrial Supervisor.

    How you and your supervisors choose to manage your relationship is a matter of personal preference and you should discuss this at an early stage. Most academics have a variety of responsibilities that keep them busy, so one of your challenges as a PhD student will be to manage how you interact with your Supervisor. You need to take the lead in arranging meetings, and you should prepare for them. If your Supervisors time is limited, think about how you can make best use of it.

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

    Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI) promotes and commercialises the Universitys research and expertise. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/edinburgh-research-innovation/

    ERI can provide advice and assistance in protecting your research projects intellectual property and taking this to the marketplace if appropriate. Depending upon your research project (for e.g., if there is an industrial partner), you may be asked to sign an Intellectual Property Agreement.

    The Graduate School provides you with a hardbound A4 notebook (available from the School of Engineering Stores), and we expect you to use this to record your research ideas, observations, and for meeting notes etc., giving dates. Using a hardbound notebook (not loose paper) is good practice because it can provide evidence of your Intellectual Property, which might become important in patent applications or disputes.

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  • PLAGIARISM & ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

    Plagiarism (the action of including or copying, without adequate acknowledgement, the work of another in your own work as if it were your own) is academically fraudulent and an offence against University discipline. The discussion and acknowledgement of prior work is a cornerstone for academic research consequently plagiarism is taken very seriously and is against University regulations.

    Unfortunately, serious plagiarism cases regularly occur within the University amongst PhD students. Some of these are unintentional, but they are nevertheless misuse of other peoples Intellectual Property and are treated very seriously under the Universitys Academic Misconduct regulations.

    You must read and understand Regulation 19 of the PGR Assessment Regulations that relates to Plagiarism: www.docs.sasg.ed.ac.uk/AcademicServices/Regulations/PGR_AssessmentRegulations.PDF Also read the guidance given here: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/academic-services/staff/discipline/plagiarism

    INTERRUPTIONS TO STUDY & EXTENSIONS TO THE PERIOD OF STUDY

    If you are unable to work on your PhD for a significant period due to circumstances beyond your control (such as illness or absence), it may be appropriate to apply for an Interruption of Study, which stops the clock for your PhD. This application must be made as soon as is practicable.

    When there have been unforeseen difficulties with facilities, equipment, or in obtaining and analysing data, an Extension to the Maximum Period of Study can be made. (Note that the grounds for granting an Extension are tightly defined by the regulations).

    If you are studying in the UK on a Tier 4 visa, you should be aware that an interruption or extension may have visa implications.

    Additional information on these Concessions can be found at:https://www.wiki.ed.ac.uk/display/CSEPGRS/Concessions

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    WHO SHOULD I TALK TO IF THINGS GO WRONG?

    Your PhD should be one of the most rewarding periods of your life; however, we all go through difficult times. If there is something that is disrupting your studies, whether academic or personal, the University has a network of help and support. The University will go to lengths to help you if you are struggling; however, we can only help if you let us know about them. You should talk to someone about the problem sooner rather than later, especially if the circumstance is distracting you from your studies.

    Supervisors Your Principal or Assistant Supervisor The first people you can turn to.

    Other Academics If you feel most comfortable talking to another academic (for e.g., female

    students might prefer to talk to a female academic), then all academics will do what they can to help.

    The Graduate School The Graduate Office Lesley and Liz are here to help. The Head of Graduate School (or Deputy) It is usually best to approach

    an academic in your Research Institute, but failing this the Head of Graduate School may be able to help.

    University Support The EUSA Advice Place & Student Counselling Service Details on p40 The University Health Centre Bristo Square www.health-service.ed.ac.uk

    Students, friends and family Talking things through with your trusted fellow students, friends, or family can

    often be a good first step to resolving issues or identifying a way forward. However, you must also seek advice from an Academic or the Graduate

    School. If there is an issue related to general Graduate School matters, you can ask

    your SPEC student representative to raise this, usually at the next SPEC meeting.

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  • PROGRESSION MILESTONES4

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    The Progression Milestones provide a framework to keep you on track during your PhD. They provide formal checks that allow you to ensure you are making good progress, to compare your work to others around you, and to make sure that your plans for the remainder of your work are achievable.

    The milestones must be completed by all students.

    1ST YEAR 2 months

    8 months

    2ND YEAR

    24 months

    3RD YEAR

    Project Plan Interim Project Report& Annual Review

    PG Conference poster and presentation Thesis Plan Submission

    Intention to submit thesis Thesis Submission

    Viva examination

    Any corrections & resubmission

    Register for Graduation

    GRADUATION!

    PROJECT PLAN (DUE AT THE END OF MONTH 2)

    What is it?The 2 month report is an initial plan for your PhD research. Whilst research, by its nature, cannot be planned in minute detail at this early stage, it is important to have defined a project that is feasible and that can reasonably be completed within the duration of a PhD. This Project Plan will form a structure in which you will carry out your research and a framework against which to measure progress.

    To demonstrate that your proposed PhD project is feasible, your plan should address questions such as: What will your Contribution to Knowledge be; why is the research important

    and interesting? What stages are likely to be necessary to achieve this? What resources are required? Are the necessary resources (IT, lab space,

    equipment, materials, travel funds, technical services time etc.) available, and have they been discussed with the appropriate people?

    Broadly, what useful sources of literature for comparable or competing work are available?

    Are there any perceived problem areas? What collaboration, internal or external, is likely to be necessary?

    Prepare your plan in consultation with your Supervisor so that they can guide you. This often involves a few iterations and discussion (so allow plenty of time), but agreeing a plan for your PhD project is important for the smooth running of your project. The Project Plan will be reviewed by academic members of the SPPC, who are unlikely to specialise in your field of research. They require a clear demonstration that the research is feasible (for e.g., that all the resources are available); they do not require a research report or literature review.

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  • What should it look like?1. Cover Sheet (1 side A4), which should be downloaded from the Graduate School Wiki.

    2. The Project Plan, on a maximum of 2 sides of A4 paper (with a minimum of 11pt font) containing: A brief background to the research topic that sets the planned work in

    context; A short outline of your aim (statement of intention) and objectives (the

    broad steps you intend to take to meet your aim); A list of anticipated deliverables (e.g. tangibles such as a piece of kit, code

    or theory) and outcomes (e.g. intangibles such as knowledge); A brief statement on each objective indicating possible approaches to be

    used, resource implications (who will cover these?) and training necessary (where will that be received?);

    A few key references.

    3. A diagrammatic work plan (1 side A4) showing the estimated timescales associated with each objective.

    How do I submit? Make sure both of your Supervisors sign the cover sheet. Scan the report (using, for e.g. the Email function on the School photocopiers). Submit the cover sheet, project plan and diagrammatic work plan as a

    single file, by the method described on the Graduate School Wiki.

    What happens next?The School Postgraduate Progression Committee (SPPC) will consider your report for approval and you will receive feedback.

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    INTERIM PROJECT REPORT (DUE AT THE END OF MONTH 8)

    What is it?The 8 month report is particularly important because it forms the basis for the decision on confirmation of degree registration. At the end of the first year of study, all prospective PhD candidates must have their degree registration confirmed. To achieve this, you must demonstrate satisfactory progress and plans for the remainder of your project by means of your Interim Project Report and an Interview that is held before the one year anniversary of the start of your PhD.

    If this assessment is not satisfactory, you might not be able to continue as a PhD student. You should not view this as a threatening process; the vast majority of postgraduates find it straightforward, and it will help you to succeed with your study. The interview is a good opportunity to discuss your future plans, including both your research project and the training courses that you plan to attend over the next year.

    In addition to providing a means of assessing progress, the 8-month report encourages you to establish good research practices: it helps you appreciate the importance of recording your research as you do it (e.g. making clear records in notebooks), and more formally as required here and in journal publications.

    What should it look like?1. Cover Sheet (1 side A4), which should be downloaded from the Graduate School Wiki.

    2. A maximum of 6 sides of A4 paper (min of 11pt font) including diagrams and references, containing: The research project & its context: Background / Progress to Date /

    Expected impact Programme & Methodology: Aims & Objectives / Methodology / Project

    Management (with reference to the diagrammatic work plan).

    3. An updated diagrammatic work plan (1 side A4).

    4. Annex: if you have had a conference/journal paper accepted by the time you are submitting the report, this can be attached as an annex.

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  • NOTE: Over-length reports will be returned to you without consideration, so please stick to these guidelines.

    How do I submit? Make sure the cover sheet is signed by both Supervisors and that they

    have nominated an independent internal reviewer. Scan the report (using the Email function on the School photocopiers). Submit the cover sheet, project plan and diagrammatic work plan as a

    single file, by the method described on the Graduate School Wiki.

    What happens next? Your report will be sent to your Assistant Supervisor and the independent

    internal reviewer. The Assistant Supervisor will contact you to arrange a time for an interview. They will make a recommendation to the School Postgraduate Progression

    Committee (SPPC).

    And what then? You will receive verbal and written feedback on your report and

    interview. This might identify the need for specific training (for e.g., it might highlight that you need to attend the Effective Writing courses run by IAD).

    The SPPC will make a decision on whether your degree registration should be confirmed as a PhD student (allowing you to proceed to 2nd year), taking into account your ability and motivation, the project itself, its viability and the likelihood that you will submit a thesis at the end of three years.

    You may be asked to re-work some or all of your report, and you might then be re-interviewed.

    If you do not demonstrate the ability to complete a PhD, you will not be able to continue to 2nd year. SPPC may recommend that you be re-registered for an MPhil or MSc by Research degree or that your study be discontinued.

    www.docs.sasg.ed.ac.uk/AcademicServices/Codes/ CoPSupervisorsResearchStudents.pdf

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    THE POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE (POSTER AND PRESENTATION DURING YEAR 2)

    Every year, the Graduate School organises a Postgraduate Research Conference to showcase the work being done by students across the Research Institutes. This is usually held at Pollock Halls in April. The Conference is a celebration of the research within the School of Engineering, and includes Keynote presentations that encourage you to reflect upon your PhD and your future career plans. Research students from all years are expected to attend.

    During the Conference, 2nd year PhD students present a poster and give a short presentation about their research. Communicating your research findings is a critical skill, and the Postgraduate Conference is an informal opportunity to practice this. Prizes are given for the best poster and presentation and prior to the Conference training is provided by IAD. You should register for and attend the IAD training for the Conference to help with your poster and presentation.

    THE POSTER

    What is it?Major international conferences often use poster presentations as a means of showcasing research. The presentation and defence of a poster is a key skill for a researcher. The poster needs to catch attention quickly, communicate your work clearly and concisely, and form a platform for in-depth discussion.

    If you have been fortunate to previously present a poster at a research conference, you may be able to present this; however, think carefully about the audience at the School Postgraduate Conference because the audience will not be specialists in your field of research.

    What should the poster look like? Size: A0, portrait A clear illustration of your research project

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  • How do I submit? Register for the Conference in advance and submit a short abstract

    describing your research (an email will be sent to you about this). Prepare your poster, and submit it online using Learn (instructions will be

    sent to you). Print your poster (using the uCreate facility in the KB Library or JCMB Copy

    Shop). Bring your poster to the Conference to display.

    What happens next? SPPC will look at all posters before and during the Conference. They will

    discuss your poster with you. All those attending the Conference will be invited to vote anonymously for

    their favourite poster. The votes and the Committee feedback will be combined to decide on

    which poster should be awarded the prize. After the conference the posters will be collated into an

    online publication that showcases the Schools research. (If there are good reasons to exclude your poster from this publication, please let the Graduate School know).

    THE PRESENTATION

    What is it?Oral presentations are perhaps the most important method of communicating research results. The 2 minute presentations at the Conference provide an ideal opportunity to tell the School about your work. Do not worry if you have never presented at a Conference before. You will receive training from IAD in advance and the Conference provides a friendly atmosphere for you to make your presentation debut!

    The 2 minute presentation format allows us to rapidly appreciate the wide range of work taking place within the School. A 2 minute presentation is an exercise in clear and efficient communication: it gives enough time for you to describe the aims of your research, to tell the audience why it is important, and present some key findings.

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    You will not be able to present the details of your work, but you can entice your audience to come and look at your poster. Remember that you are presenting to a general engineering audience.

    What is the process? Prepare a single PowerPoint slide (with no animations). Submit your slide via Learn. Prepare and practice your presentation. You will be allocated a time to give your presentation. Come to the Conference and present!

    What happens next? You will be given a huge round of applause and might receive a prize!

    3 Minute Thesis CompetitionThe University is part of the international 3-minute thesis competition, which is very similar to our 2-minute presentations. Inspiration for your presentations can be found on IADs website, and you might want to enter this competition:www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/institute-academic-development/postgraduate/doctoral/3mt

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  • THESIS PLAN (DUE AT 24 MONTHS)

    What is it?By now you should be along the path to completion and you are required to submit a plan of your thesis. A Thesis Workshop will be held by IAD to help you prepare the plan (look out for emails about this event).

    What should it look like? 2 pages (approx.) Chapter-by-chapter, section-by-section breakdown A few sentences detailing each chapters content and aims A statement as to the status of each chapter (is it completed or in draft

    form?) A clear statement of your thesis (i.e. on what do you wish to be examined?) A timetable for completion

    How do I submit? You should discuss your plan with your Supervisors and submit one copy to

    the Graduate School. This is an important stage in drawing your research together and you should use it to discuss and assess your progress.

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    SUBMITTING YOUR THESIS (END OF 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR)

    The College of Science and Engineering Postgraduate Section looks after thesis submissions and the examination process. You should consult their wiki for information about the format of the thesis, the submission process, and the examination process.

    What is it?The finished product! The culmination of all your hard work, in written form.

    What should it look like?Please see the College Wiki for details.

    How do I submit?Please see the College Wiki for details. 2 months before submitting your thesis, submit an Intention to

    Submit form, an Abstract, an Access to a Thesis form and a Lay Summary form to the College.

    Submit 2 soft-bound copies and 2 electronic copies (pdf on CD) of your thesis (unless you have a 3rd examiner, in which case 3 copies of each).

    What happens next?You will usually be examined by one external and one internal examiner. An independent, non-participating Chair may also be present. Your Supervisor can attend with your permission, but cannot participate.

    Please see the College Wiki for details of the examination process.

    Your examiners will read your thesis.

    A date for your viva will be set. Note that this can be up to 4 months after the thesis is submitted.

    Your examiners will prepare reports after the viva and you may be requested to make changes (the extent and time that you are given for these corrections will be communicated to you by College).

    The College Postgraduate Board of Examiners (who meet once a month) will make the final decision.

    If successful, you will then be requested to submit one hard bound copy of your thesis and one electronic copy.

    Congratulations, you can now register to graduate!

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  • TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Your PhD is more than just the research project you are studying; it is far more than a continuation of undergraduate study. A PhD is the first step in your career, and it presents a huge range of opportunities to explore that you are unlikely to get later in your career. The School and University provide a wide range of training activities on generic research and transferable skills to compliment your day-to-day PhD research. We expect you to undertake a broad programme of training while studying here; this is a core part of your PhD and preparation for your career once you have graduated. Some of this training is focused upon skills you need for your research, some promotes knowledge and expertise sharing across the School, and other training is targeted at your future career.

    Throughout your PhD, you will take part in:

    THE SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE CONFERENCEHeld annually in April, for PGR students in all years of study.

    RESEARCH SEMINARS Held across the School (usually organised by the Research Institutes). These are a chance for both external (visitors to the university) and internal speakers (including PhD students) to share their research, discuss their research ideas, and to spark new ideas across the research community. Knowledge sharing through seminars is a core part of academic research, and you should get into the habit of attending these (both in your field of research and beyond).

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    INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES Your chance to find out about the latest developments in your specialist research field, and to share your own work with international experts. These events can be great opportunities for travel and networking that can continue beyond your PhD into your career.

    INSTITUTE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT (IAD) TRAININGA large programme of training and events for PGR students across the University. Some courses are organised in conjunction with Engineering (such as training on Writing a Research Paper and Thesis Writing), but there are a wealth of other courses such as effective writing and presentation, research planning, business development, and IT skills. IADs courses are free to attend, and usually booked via MyEd. Information on their courses can be found at:www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/institute-academic-development/

    TUTORING OR DEMONSTRATING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Arranged by the ETO (Engineering Teaching Organisation).

    JOINT RESEARCH INSTITUTE (JRI) EVENTS Arranged with Heriot Watt University.

    COMPASS PROGRAMME FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTSOrganised by IAD who also run beneficial courses on Effective Writing.

    It is a good idea to maintain a record of your training for your future career; for example, it will contribute to Professional Development objectives required to become a Chartered Engineer. You can obtain a transcript of the courses that you have attended via MyEd.

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    FUNDS FOR RESEARCHER-LED INITIATIVES

    If you have ideas for new skills development activities that are not currently provided, you can apply for funding to support this.

    IAD run the Universitys Researcher-Led Initiative Fund, for developing new ideas that will benefit groups of researchers.

    The EngGradSoc runs a competition for funds to support researcher development events within Engineering.

    All types of events, projects, or activities are considered, as long as they provide training and development and will benefit groups of researchers. The IAD website gives further information and examples of projects that have previously been funded.

    PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS

    Professional bodies provide further training opportunities, events relevant to your field, and development for your future career. It is not possible to give a complete list here, but some of the most relevant Institutions include:

    The Institution of Chemical Engineers www.icheme.org

    The Institution of Civil Engineers www.ice.org.uk

    The Institution of Mechanical Engineers www.imeche.org

    The Institution of Structural Engineers www.istructe.org

    The Royal Society of Edinburgh www.royalsoced.org.uk

    The Royal Academy of Engineering www.raeng.org.uk

    The Institution of Engineering and Technology www.theiet.org

    The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining www.iom3.org

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    PLANNING YOUR TRAINING

    You should discuss your training plan with your Supervisors and keep them informed of courses that you attend.

    IADs website provides guidance on planning your training, and they send regular emails about upcoming events. A useful tool for planning your training is the Researcher Development Framework (RDF), which was developed by Vitae (www.vitae.ac.uk/RDF).

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    EXEMPLAR TRAINING PLANEverybodys training needs differ, depending upon, for e.g., whether you are intending to follow a career in industry or a career in academia.

    The following is an Exemplar Training Plan. Events and courses in bold font should be considered compulsory for all students; those in normal font are examples of courses from IAD.

    Course Approximate Date Organised bySchool of Engineering PGR Induction

    October & March Engineering / IAD

    School PostGrad Conference

    April Engineering

    Engineering PostGrad Research Trip

    May (3 day residential) Engineering

    Finding Academic Literature

    Several IAD

    How to be an effective researcher

    Several IAD

    Effective Writing Several IADSpeed Reading Several IADSupporting learning in others: the facilitation approach

    Several IAD

    COMPASS Programme for overseas students

    Throughout the year IAD

    1ST YEAR

    Course Approximate Date Organised byWriting a Research Paper (Engineering)

    February Engineering / IAD

    Preparing for conferences: Presenting your Poster (Prep for the School PG conference)

    March IAD

    School PostGrad Conference

    April Engineering

    Managing your time, your goals and yourself

    November IAD

    Creative Problem Solving in Research

    November IAD

    Effective Presentations Several IADEdinburgh GRADSchool 4 days residential in

    Edinburgh (places very competitive)

    IAD

    2ND YEAR

    Course Approximate Date Organised byThesis Writing workshop March Engineering / IADSchool PostGrad Conference

    April Engineering

    Career Strategies for PhD students - Reviewing your Career

    Semester 1 IAD

    Building business value Several IADProof-reading Several IADIntroduction to Research Funding

    Several IAD

    3RD YEAR

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  • LABORATORIES, EQUIPMENT & OTHER FACILITIES

    We have a range of well-equipped research laboratories in which world-leading research is taking place, such as the UK All-Waters Combined Current and Wave Test Facility, the Large Structures Test Hall, Rushbrook Fire Laboratories, the Scottish Microelectronics Centre and numerous other laboratories in a various parts of the School.

    Each laboratory has a lab manager, who co-ordinates lab activities and has responsibility for safety, planning, scheduling of tests, and space allocation within a lab. If you are working in one of our smaller labs, then the lab manager may be your Supervisor. Our larger labs, however, often have a lot of different users and the lab manager may be a different academic. It is your responsibility to discuss your work with them, to discuss what equipment and space you can use and to keep them informed of what you are doing in the lab. Failure to keep the lab manager informed may result in you being prevented lab access on short notice.

    Each lab has its own procedures that ensure it runs safely and efficiently, and before working in the lab you will usually require a lab-specific induction. In general, the rules below are necessary for all laboratory work, but you must read and understand the School Safety Handbook for details.

    Do not enter any lab unless you have received the necessary induction.

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements are displayed in each lab, and these are compulsory. If you require PPE (safety glasses, safety boots, gloves etc.), you should discuss these with your supervisor and with the School of Engineering Stores (in the Sanderson building).

    No eating or drinking in any lab. Safety paperwork (Material Safety Data sheets, Risk Assessments,

    Safe Systems of Work) must be prepared before any work takes place in the lab.

    Out of hours work (outside normal working times) requires prior arrangement to ensure your safety.

    You are responsible for laboratory housekeeping, and will be expected to keep your work area clean and tidy on a daily basis.

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    ADMINISTRATION (IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW)6

    TECHNICAL SERVICES & BUILDINGS

    Our Technical Services Team provides technical assistance in the laboratories, fabrication in the workshops, as well as coordinating building work and repairs.

    Laboratory, fieldwork or other practical work is accompanied by challenges not present in desk-based work. Materials need to be ordered, parts fabricated, equipment sourced, and everything needs to be completed within the project budget. There will inevitably be delays when things do not go according to plan in even the best-planned project.

    The technical services team have a wealth of practical knowledge and skills, and involving them early in your plans can help ensure your project runs as smoothly as possible. For e.g., if you need something made in the workshops, our technical services team might suggest a change to your design that would make it easier to make using their equipment, or modifications that would allow off-the-shelf materials to be used instead of having to wait for expensive special-order materials to arrive. Like any engineering project, it becomes more and more difficult to make changes to your plans if you do not involve the technical services team early.

    Your first point of contact is the Technical Support Officer (TSO). They need an understanding of the scale of the project, the project time line, the equipment and materials required, and the amount of technical support time that will be needed.

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  • THE TECHNICAL SERVICES & BUILDINGS TEAM

    www.eng.ed.ac.uk/drupal/technical.html

    Technical Services Manager Fiona Alderson [email protected]

    Technical Support Officers For general assistance, manufacturing or fabrication support contact:

    Derek Jardine [email protected] (01316) 505709 Fleeming Jenkin 1.162A Steve Gourlay [email protected] (01316) 505797 Fleeming Jenkin 1.162B For electrical/electronic support contact: Bill Leslie [email protected] (01316) 505657 Fleeming Jenkin 1.193 For microelectronic support contact: Brian Neilson [email protected] (01316) 505820 SMC G.04

    Buildings Faults should be reported to Bryan Mitchell [email protected]

    You should discuss the amount of technical support time you can expect for the whole of your project with the TSO; the School will provide a moderate amountof technical support time to all PhD students, but unless your research project includes specific funding for technical support, the amount of technical support time is necessarily restricted by the number of technicians, and the amount of work that they need to do across the School.

    After the initial meeting with your TSO, you must submit a Technical Job Request using our online system: www.see.ed.ac.uk/drupal/technical.html This process allows technician time to be allocated, materials and components ordered, and work to be scheduled in the workshop; a technical job request is required before work will start. Please mention your Supervisors name and your contact number in the freetext area on the Job Request Form.

    The Technical Services Team provides research support, teaching support, external contract work, and buildings and equipment maintenance. At particular times of the year there are a large number of jobs in the system (for e.g., due to undergraduate thesis projects during Semester 2). In general the Technical Job Request system works on a first-in, first-out basis, but at peak times of the year the TSOs must prioritise jobs that are particularly pressing, which is another reason to discuss your requirements well in advance.

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    SAFETY

    All Research Students must attend the Safety Induction that is part of the Technical Services Induction (on the first Wednesday of each month). This Safety Induction covers basic safety in the University; you must also contact the lab manager for any lab you will be working in regarding the specific laboratory induction.

    Each of the buildings or group of buildings in the School has a Local Area Safety Committee. Details of the operation of the Committee will be posted on notice boards around the School.

    KEY SAFETY INFORMATION

    The Universitys Emergency Services Number is 2222 (from an internal telephone on the 650 exchange) and should be used on discovering a fire or for persons trapped in a lift etc.

    For an ambulance, dial 999 (9999 from an internal phone)If possible any call for an ambulance should be followed up with a call to the Universitys Emergency Number so that additional support may be gained.

    The University Security Service: 502257

    Accident and Incident ReportingAll accidents or incidents must be reported using the online form.www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/health-safety/accident-reporting/accident-form

    Fire ProceduresFire procedures and names of Fire Stewards are displayed in every building and you should familiarise yourself with these.

    First AidersThe names and contact details for University First Aiders for each area are displayed in each building, alongside the Fire Notices.

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)PPE (such as safety glasses, safety boots, lab coats and gloves) is mandatory in many of our laboratories, and the PPE requirements will displayed on the lab door or noticeboard. If you require PPE, you should discuss these with your supervisor and Stores (in the Sanderson building).

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  • IT

    The School IT team, led by David Stewart, is responsible for managing and maintaining your office computer, and for building, configuring and maintaining the network and applications supporting it. They can help if you are having issues with your computer or need specific software. Please contact the IT team via the helpline or helpdesk.

    The University of Edinburgh has one of the best academic computing networks in the UK, and the benefits of this are felt by students as well as researchers. The School has a range of computing facilities, overseen by the IT team in Alrick. You will have been allocated a personal office computer when you arrived but remember there are also a number of computing labs with specialised equipment and software. If you need anything specific, speak with your Supervisor and the IT team.

    For more information on use of IT for research, please visit: www.see.ed.ac.uk/it/research

    THE IT TEAMRm A116, Alrick Building

    www.eng.ed.ac.uk/it

    School IT Helpline [email protected] (01316) 505636

    School IT Helpdesk Alrick A116, 10.00am to 12.00pm & 2.00pm to 4.00pm (closed Weds afternoons)

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    School Safety Advisor Dr Andy Bunting (01316) 505610 [email protected]

    School of Engineering Safety Webpages You must read and understand the School Safety Handbook https://www.wiki.ed.ac.uk/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=163190308

    University Health and Safety Departmentwww.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/health-safety/

    Software

    The University has a wide range of Engineering software, managed via its Machination system. If you need other software, consult your Supervisor and contact the IT team via the Helpline.

    Never install or use unlicensed software, on either university computers or your own computer that is used within the University. See the Universitys Computing Regulations for further information.

    File Storage

    The School provides a network filestore system with backup and recovery facilities. You should use this filestore for your work. Do not store research data on the hard disk of your own PC or a USB stick because neither are backed up and are easily lost.

    Every year researchers lose files that have not been backed up, including vital experimental data or their thesis text. This can be a hard lesson to learn, but keeping your files on the network filestore will keep them backed up.

    Emails

    Email is the primary means of communication within the University. We expect you to use your University address (not any other personal email address) in all communications with the University and staff. Important emails are circulated to your University email address.Emails sent from your University email address will not be blocked by the University spam filter. Emails from personal email addresses are frequently blocked.Information security: we cannot guarantee that personal email addresses are authentic. This can be important legally, for e.g., if you need to provide evidence for a patent application.

    Exseed The University Diary

    Information on the University-wide calendar system (for all staff and postgraduate researchers) can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/information-services/services/computing/comms-and-collab/diary/exchangemail

    (This system is due to be replaced in January 2014).

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  • ABSENCE AND ANNUAL LEAVE

    If you plan to be away from the University, you must use the Schools Absence Request Form. This form helps the University meet its duty of care responsibilities and legal obligations, and avoids time spent looking for you when you are off-site: www.eng.ed.ac.uk/drupal/absence_request_form.html

    Annual LeaveYou are entitled to 26 days annual leave per year (1 Jan 31 Dec).In addition, the University recognises 4 designated UK public holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 1st & 2nd January,* giving a total of 30 days holiday. However, the University also closes between Christmas and New Year, and you are required to reserve 4 days (sometimes just 3 days) of your entitlement to cover this.* (The University does not close for other public holidays these days are included in your annual leave so you can take them when you want.)To book annual leave you must use the online absence request system the request will be sent to your Supervisor for approval. Please select Annual Leave on the form, NOT Family Leave.

    Planned Absence Conferences, visits to collaborators, other work related absencesIf you plan to attend a conference or to be absent from the University for any other study-related reason, you must speak with your Supervisor and complete the absence request form. There is an option on the form to select Work-related absence.

    Unplanned Absence Illness / emergencyIf for any reason your study is disturbed due to medical or other circumstances you must inform your Supervisor and the Graduate School Office as soon as possible. You will need to provide copies of formal documentary evidence (e.g. a dated medical certificate) and when you return to full health or are able to return to your study, you should confirm this in writing.

    TIER 4 VISA ATTENDANCE MONITORING

    Spot checks are regularly carried out for all overseas students in the UK on a Tier 4 visa, as part of the UKBA regulations. You may receive an email from Registry requiring you to confirm your attendance or attend a Census.

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    FINANCE

    What are the different parts of PhD funding? Tuition Fees. Stipend: which you receive to cover your living costs. Additional Programme Costs (sometimes referred to as Bench Fees): for

    basic School research support, such as School computing facilities and basic laboratory running costs.

    The support for your PhD will depend upon the source of the funding. You may be fortunate enough to be part of an industry-sponsored project that pays the fees, your stipend, and where the industry partner pays the costs of laboratory work and dedicated technical support time. Many of our students however are self-funded and cover the costs of their own tuition fees and additional programme costs.

    The different sources of funding do not affect the academic support provided for your PhD, but will influence the type of research you can carry out. Large experimental investigations requiring substantial lab work and technical support time, for e.g., are not possible unless funding has been secured.

    THE FINANCE OFFICERm 2.081, Faraday Building [email protected]

    Helen Gilmour - [email protected] (01316) 507362 Gillian Harrison - [email protected] (01316) 505564Karen Miller - [email protected] (01316) 507362

    The Finance team look after all matters relating to finance ordering goods and services, administering stipends, paying expenses etc.

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  • Havent received your stipend this month? See the Finance Office!

    All postgraduate stipends are paid monthly through payroll. You will receive payment directly into your bank account on the 28th day of the month. No tax or National Insurance is paid on stipends.

    *New students you will receive a cheque on arrival which is equivalent to 3 months stipend and your first bank payment will be at the end of 3 months. If you dont have a UK bank account yet, you should organise this asap and then give the account details to the Finance Office.

    Need to claim for expenses? See the Finance Office!

    Expenses claims must be authorised and you will need to provide original receipts.

    You can claim using eExpenses www.see.ed.ac.uk/drupal/eExpenses

    Need to order supplies or equipment for your project?

    Orders should be placed through the Schools Requisition system www.eng.ed.ac.uk/drupal/finance.html

    You will need to consult your Supervisor about the account that the order should be charged to. We have special agreements and discounts with many of the suppliers on the Requisitions system, using this system allows the University to claim back VAT, and ensures that funds are available for the order. Buying items yourself and claiming them back on expenses is disallowed unless agreed with your Supervisor and the Finance Office in advance.

    Engineering Stores Sanderson BuildingOpening hours: 7.50am 12.40pm & 1.40pm - 3.50pm Monday-Friday

    Deliveries are received by the Engineering Stores in the Sanderson Building, and you will be emailed once they have arrived. (NB: The Stores must not be used for personal, non-work related deliveries).

    The Stores hold a variety of engineering components and materials, which must be signed out against a grant code.

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    EMPLOYMENTTUTORING & DEMONSTRATING

    PhD students often work as Tutors or Demonstrators (T&Ds) in tutorials and laboratories for undergraduate courses. These are very important roles for the School as T&Ds assist in labs and tutorials and may help with marking assignments. Equally, it can be a valuable experience for you developing important skills, sharing experience with other students and earning you some money.

    Tutoring and Demonstrating is arranged by the Engineering Teaching Organisation (ETO). T&Ds require formal contracts and must attend appropriate training. Training sessions are usually run at the start of each semester.

    Contact the ETO if you would like to be involved.

    OTHER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

    If you dont want to teach, but would like to earn some money, you can look for other employment opportunities using the Student and Graduate Employment database from the Careers Service. You can access this through your MyEd portal or contact: [email protected]

    Remember, if you are an overseas student on a visa, there are restrictions on the number of hours you can work in paid employment. Please check the restrictions on your visa before applying for any job.

    THE CAREERS SERVICE

    www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/home

    If youre looking for advice on what comes next, want to find out more about an academic career or one in industry, the Careers Service can help. Find information on their website or you can make an appointment to see a Careers Advisor in the Weir Building (KB).

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  • KINGS BUILDINGS & UNIVERSITY SERVICES

    FACILITIES ON CAMPUS

    Its 3pm, I need chocolate! Where can I eat? Kings Building House KB Caf @ The Noreen and

    Kenneth Murray Library Upstairs Caf in the Swann

    Building The Magnet Caf in James

    Clerk Maxwell Building Shops at KB House and KB

    Centre Vending machines in some

    buildings

    I need cash!Cashpoints at KB House and KB Centre.

    My supervisor has told me to find an obscure paperHead to the Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library at KB Centre which holds the Engineering and Science collections of books and journals. The KB library study centre includes the uCreate facility for self-service poster printing and multimedia services. (Posters can also be printed via the KB Copy Centre, Rm.2300, JCMB).

    A large range of on-line resources that you will use during your research are available through the University.

    www.ed.ac.uk/schools- departments/information-services/services/library-museum-gallery/finding-resources/subject-guides/engineering

    How do I get to the University Central area?During termtime a shuttle bus runs to Bristo Square from KB.www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/ students/shuttlebus

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    Ive been sitting at my desk too long Id like to exerciseTry the gym and sports facilities at KB House. They also run fitness and relaxation classes. Just pop in to find out more.Alternatively, the University has further sports facilities at the Centre of Sports and Exercise on the Pleasance, and Peffermill playing fields are not far from KB located just past Cameron Toll.www.ed.ac.uk/schools- departments/sport-exercise/

    SUPPORT SERVICESThe Advice Placewww.eusa.ed.ac.uk/adviceplace If you are seeking advice and support with money issues, health and wellbeing, safety in the city, academic issues or accommodation, head to The Advice Place.They are based at KB House (or Potterrow) and you can drop in for friendly, confidential advice during opening hours (on their website). There are also lots of handy advice guides on their website.

    Student Disability Servicewww.ed.ac.uk/schools- departments/student-disability- service This service provides support for students with a range of disabilities and impairments (including those with specific learning requirements such as dyslexia). If you require any extra support while at University, you can make an appointment with an advisor to find out what is available.

    Student Counselling Servicewww.ed.ac.uk/schools- departments/student-counsellingThis service provides free counselling for all matriculated students and can help with any issues or problems whether related to studying or life outside University. Visit their website to find out how to make an appointment and for some self-help guidance.

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    Accommodation Serviceswww.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ accommodation-services If you are still looking for somewhere to live, or want to move, the Accommodation Service can help.

    Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA)www.eusa.ed.ac.uk As a matriculated student of the University of Edinburgh, you are automatically a member of EUSA.They run KB House plus a further 3 Union buildings, organise events and entertainment and provide a range of student services.

  • The International Officewww.ed.ac.uk/studying/international If you are new to the UK, the International Office can be a good source of information for you. They can advise on a range of issues and can help you meet other students at the International Student Centre.

    The COMPASS programme of courses and events aimed at new postgraduate research students, is run jointly by the International Office and the Institute for Academic Development (IAD). www.ed.ac.uk/schools- departments/institute-academic- development/postgraduate/doctoral/courses/compass

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    Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy Centre in Bristo Square is a very popular place for people to meet with drop-in space and facilities for groups. It offers a range of facilities to University staff and students, regardless of their religious affiliation. www.chaplaincy.ed.ac.uk

    Details of Chaplaincy facilities at Kings Buildings can be found at:www.ed.ac.uk/schools- departments/chaplaincy/facilities/locations/kings-buildings

    All images courtesy of University of Edinburgh, except p5: Svilen DimitrovThe University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

    All information correct at the time of publication (September 2013) but subject to change.Please report any errors to: [email protected]