FACULTY OF ARTS & HUMANITIES

INFORMATION BOOKLET

APPENDIX

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS

August 2015

Welcome to the Faculty of Arts & Humanitiesat Plymouth University. You are joining a dynamic research community with over 200 students studying for anMPhil or PhD award.

In choosing to study at Plymouth University you will be awarded a top qualification recognised in industry and research.

This Postgraduate Student Handbook contains Faculty specific information which the Graduate School hopes will answer some of your initial questions about your research studies here in Plymouth.

This booklet should be used in conjunction with the generic postgraduate research student information booklet.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities consists of four Schools, each with their own, Head of School (HoS), and Research Coordinator (RC). The Schools consist of:

  • School of Architecture, Design & Environment (HoS – Dr Alex Aurigi)
  • School of Art and Media (HoS - Professor Alan Schechner)
  • School of Humanities and Performing Arts (HoS – Dr Elizabeth Tingle)
  • Plymouth Institute of Education (Director – Dr Megan Crawford)

Who are my academic contacts?

Where can I find them?

Position / Name / Contact Details
Director of Arts and Humanities Doctoral Training Centre / Dr Lee Miller / Tel. +44 (0)1752 585256

Director of Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre / Dr Richard Yarwood /
Tel: 01752 585983
Postgraduate Research Studies Co-ordinators:
School of Architecture, Design and Environment / Mr Katharine Willis /
Tel: +441752585191
Room 402, Roland LevinskyBuilding
School of Art and Media / Professor Mike Phillips /
Tel: 01752 586262
Room B315, i-DAT Bureau, Portland Square
School of Humanities and Performing Arts / Dr Lee Miller /
Tel: 01752 585256
Plymouth Institute of Education / Dr Joanna Haynes /
Tel: 01752 585367
Room 407, Nancy Astor Building

Who is my administrative contact?

Doctoral Training Centre Administrator – Arts and Humanities / Mr Tim Batchelor /
Tel: 01752 585029
Room 305,LinkBuilding
Doctoral Training Centre Administrator – Social Sciences (incorporating Education) / Mrs Sarah Carne /
Tel: 01752 585406
Room 305, Link Building

Office Hours:

The office is normally open to students: 9.00 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Thursday, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Friday but DTC Administrators are available by telephone or email, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday, and to 4.30pm on Fridays. Note: There may be times when the DTCAdministrator is not available due to attendance at meetings, staff development/training, sickness or annual leave. When possible these absences will be advertised.