All students undergo training in Year 1 and are encouraged to make use of further training opportunities in subsequent years. Training ranges from gaining a broader knowledge of mathematics through taught modules, seminars and workshops, to enhancing your professional and transferable skills. Our aim is to produce excellent PhD students who have undertaken high quality original research and who are well-prepared for a career, either in academia or elsewhere.

Supervision and Progression

It is the role of the supervisor(s) to guide the student and discuss the research and progress on a regular basis. A student's progress will additionally be monitored by a PhD Progress Board. Its primary purpose is to help both the student and the supervisor work together so that an excellent PhD thesis is produced by the student in a timely fashion. It also serves to ensure that supervision and support mechanisms are working, and that satisfactory progress is being made through the studies.

The board meets at least twice a year (June and September) to discuss the students' progress and to provide advice for the supervisors or students if required. It will aim for making recommendations that are of mutual benefit for all concerned parties.

Completion

Students are expected to submit their thesis in 4 years, which reflects the length of the funding available. An extension beyond four years of registration will only be given by the University in exceptional circumstances (for instance, health related problems).