Supervisor briefing emails

2026 briefings

Supervisor newsletter February 2026, Spotlight: exam panel nomination reminders and Researcher Development Programme launched

Supervisor mini-briefing March 2026: changes to thesis submission guideline and how to contact Graduate School

Supervisor briefing May 2026: new supervision policy, thesis submission guidelines and GSN changes

Supervisor briefing July 2026: online recruitment system and changes to Supervisor Training.

Supervisor briefing July 2026 Part 2: progress report deadlines, engagement and attendance, and new regulations.

Supervisor briefing September 2026: updates to Appendix 2 of the Regulations, introduction of the new Student-Supervisor Agreement, Exam Panel Chair training and guidance, changes to recruitment and admission dates, and more.

2025 briefings

March briefing, spotlight on Mental Health and Advice Casework Team

April briefing, spotlight on Accrued study breaks as reasonable adjustment

June briefing, spotlight on Compliance and UKVI

October briefing, spotlight on Reasonable adjustments

November briefing, spotlight on PGR Manager Task List

Supervisor Briefing Extra: November, Deadlines for Exam Panel Nominations to be considered at Progress Board