It is the responsibility of the Academic Organisational Unit (AOU) to ensure that:
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the proposed area of research is appropriate for the research component; |
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the AOU is appropriate for the research to be undertaken, has the space and other facilities to adequately support the research and can offer an appropriate academic environment for the student; |
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the proposed principal supervisor is sufficiently expert in the area of research, and has the time and commitment to be able to offer the student proper supervision. |
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proper supervision can be provided and maintained throughout the research period; |
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each student has written guidelines (and where appropriate, training) concerning ethical and safety procedures appropriate to the AOU; |
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a student proposing research involving a confidentiality agreement has been counselled by the Director of the relevant research institute about the consequences of restricted access to their research results; |
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each student has been informed as to what facilities are available to the student within the AOU; |
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appropriate opportunities are provided by way of seminars and the like, for students to develop their skills. |
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appropriate opportunities are provided for students to interact with and develop profitable intellectual relationships with one another and with staff; |
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all research component students are provided with a statement which sets out the procedures by which students may make representation to the Head of AOU (or nominee) if they believe that their work is not proceeding satisfactorily for reasons outside their control; |
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the appropriate procedure is used for dealing with unresolved conflicts between supervisors and students (refer to Appendix B, Clause 15); and |
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it fulfils any other institutional administrative obligations regarding the student's enrolment in a research component. |
