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BGRS Essentials: Research Track briefing for PGR School Leads and Supervisors - College expectations and functions

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Venue: Online

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Who is this session for?

This briefing is for PGR School Leads and is also open to doctoral supervisors. 

Please note: this session is for Birkbeck staff only.

Session overview
The session will be led by the Birkbeck Graduate Research School Manager. The session provides a walkthrough of the Research Track system, focusing on how students, supervisors, and staff interact with it to manage research supervision, track progress, and ensure compliance with institutional requirements. The walkthrough will emphasise how the system should be used to ensure transparency, accountability, and the importance of accurate record-keeping throughout the research student lifecycle.

Session objectives
By the end of the session you should:

  • Know where information about the system can be found
  • Know where and how to access the system
  • Understand how use relates to College policies and regulations
  • Understand what information is recorded on Research Track
    • Student status 
      • Enrolment
      • Mode of study
    • Assignment of supervisors
    • Logging supervisory meetings
    • Thesis submission deadlines
    • Research degree examination tracking
  • Understand how Research Track appears 
    • Student view
    • Supervisor view
    • Administrative access and reports
  • Understand how information on Research Track is used and the importance of ensuring up to date records.
  • Know key contacts for Research Track are for issues related to supporting PGR students.

The session will also provide the opportunity for attendees to raise questions.

 

Contact name: Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS)

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