Board of Studies (Doctoral)
We make decisions on the progression of doctoral studentships on the recommendation of Boards of Examiners.
We are responsible to Senate for organising academic matters for doctoral study. This includes selecting candidates and the confirmation, progression and examination of doctoral students.
You can read the full responsibilities of the committee in the terms of reference
Committee membership
- Dr Richard James (Chair), Academic Director (Doctoral), ex officio
- Professor Joe Devine, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Doctoral), ex-officio
- Dr Nigel Johnston, Faculty Director of Doctoral Studies (Engineering & Design), ex officio
- Professor Paul Chadwick, Faculty Director of Doctoral Studies (Humanities & Social Sciences), ex officio
- Dr Enrico Da Como, Faculty Director of Doctoral Studies (Science), ex officio
- Dr Debbie Desrochers, School Director of Doctoral Studies (School of Management), ex officio
- Ms Sanya Jethwani, SU Postgraduate Officer, ex-officio
Routine attendees
- Mr Simon Gane, Head of Doctoral Recruitment and Programmes, ex-officio
- Dr Caroline McMurray, Doctoral Quality Framework Officer, ex-officio
- Ms Ceri Dibble, Doctoral Programmes Officer
- Ms Emma Chilton, Doctoral Programmes Officer
Other University officers will attend meetings of the committee either on a routine basis or in respect of relevant items of the University business.
Board meeting dates
| Board meeting date | Paperwork deadline |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 9th September 2026 | 21st August |
| Wednesday 7th October 2026 | 21st September |
| Wednesday 11th November 2026 | 26th October |
| Wednesday 9th December 2026 | 23rd November |
| Wednesday 13th January 2027 | 21st December |
| Wednesday 17th February 2027 | 1st February |
| Wednesday 24th March 2027 | 8th March |
| Wednesday 21st April 2027 | 5th April |
| Wednesday 19th May 2027 | 3rd May |
| Wednesday 23rd June 2027 | 7th June |
| Wednesday 21st July 2027 | 5th July |