Supervisors and Staff
PGR Supervisors Guide
This short Guide answers questions regarding the responsibilities and matters of particular importance and interest to supervisors. It should be used in conjunction with the Regulations for Higher Degree by Thesis. The regulations set out the rules which PGR students must follow and they include detailed explanations and guidance.
PGR Supervisors Guide Research Seminars for Staff 2011 - 2012
PhD on the Basis of Published Works and PhD by Peer Reviewed Works
This award is only available to University of Derby staff members, and staff from collaborating institutions.
The University of Derby may award the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in recognition of achievement in research evidenced by published and other creative works.
The doctoral degree is conferred upon individuals who have made an original contribution to their chosen discipline through the production of literature and other creative works over a period of many years.
Process for the PhD on the Basis of Published Works
Regulations for PhD on the Basis of Published Works
Regulations for PhD by Peer Reviewed Works
Je-S
Je-S is the RCUK electronic submission system, designed to comply with the Je-S Framework. It will be rolled out across all Research Councils to provide a common electronic system that supports research administration.
Website: Je-S Registration
Intellectual Property Right (IPR) Regulations - Staff
These Intellectual Property Right (IPR) regulations set out the University's position in relation to all staff of the University. This approach recognises that increasingly, staff will be working in mixed-skill teams and the traditional categories of employment are of little relevance. These regulations are therefore expressed in terms of intellectual products and circumstances. The aim of these regulations is to achieve an appropriate balance of flexibility and protection for the University and its staff. It is the spirit and intention of the regulations to encourage creative activity and the business of the University. These regulations have benefited from guidance contained in the HEFCE Intellectual Property Rights in e-learning programmes (2003/08).
Guidance has been integrated into these regulations to aid understanding and help interpretation. In some instances students may be involved in the pursuit of research or in the development of teaching materials. Where it is not appropriate for the students to be offered staff contracts, it should be recognised that they are entitled to the rights set out in the University of Derby IPR Student Regulations.
Intellectual Property Rights for Staff
Comitteee Terms of Reference
University Research and Research Degrees Committee (URRDC)
The function of the University Research and Research Degrees Committee is to promote and co-ordinate research activity across the institution ensuring that the resource available is used effectively. The Committee is responsible for advising Academic Board on research strategy and policies and for reporting on the outcomes of research activity. The Committee should also monitor, evaluate and enhance the quality of the Postgraduate Professional and Postgraduate Research provision ensuring that it fully satisfies the standards set down by external agencies including the HEFCE, the QAA and the Research Councils.
Faculty Research and Research Degrees Committee (FRRDC)
The University has established a small number of Faculty Research and Research Degrees Committees [FRRDC]. Each committee is owned and administered by a faculty and represents an identified area of research activity pursued by one or more research centre(s)/group(s). This committee is responsible for monitoring and evaluating research development and research training. The FRRDC formally reports to the owning faculty management and to the University Research and Research Degrees Committee (URRDC).
