Links
A collection of useful links offering information, advice and opportunities. Click on the bold title to jump to the site.
If you are stuck for somewhere to live have a spy at Unipol or Opal 1 Nottingham (sponsors of the PGSA) at www.opalstudents.com
Graduate School
A whole department dedicated to helping you through your postgraduate degree, in particular check out their courses which are extremely useful for developing the skills you will require for your future career.
Research Students and Supervisors Guide
Includes regulations governing the payment of fees and other sums due to the University, and those governing attendance, conduct and progress in studies.
Quality Manual
The Quality Manual has been established since 1996. It aims to act as a central source of information for policies and procedures which support the University in its aim to assure the quality of its learning and teaching and supervision.
Catalogue of Modules
Provides access to a database containing details of all the modules taught at the University of Nottingham. The information in the database is updated whenever changes occur to module specifications, in particular when a module has to be modified or withdrawn.
Studentship Opportunities
A large selection of studentships from around the University.
The Student Registry
For advice on University procedures and regulations, examinations for research degrees, and getting official documentation.
The Student Support Office
Advice on student hardship and disability issues.
Prospects.ac.uk: Funding my Further Study
Useful advice on a number of topics.
Grad.ac.uk: The UK Grad Programme
Courses and advice to aid the transition from PhD to your future career
Cross-disciplinary Research Group
The CDRG aims to bring together new researchers from all departments. Its aim is to help to create collective ‘research conversations’ across the University. It is funded through the Roberts’ Money Working Group.
Findagap.com
Offers a comprehensive gap year directory of gap year ideas, travel destinations, jobs, placements and expeditions, backpacking information and much more.
Pass Plus Tutors
A private tuition agency that operates throughout Nottingham. Working as a private tutor is an excellent way for a postgraduate to supplement their grant/income and reinforce their own knowledge of the subject.
Hall Tutors
Hall Tutors are expected to provide pastoral care for the students and assist in the general smooth running of the Hall. There is no salary, but subsidised accommodation.