For Current Students

A leading research community

A leading research community - with internationally renowned researchers and a culture of teaching and personal development enriched by research.

At Cardiff you can expect the University and the Students' Union to:

• provide a study environment that is enriched by world-leading research and scholarship through curriculum design, contact with researchers and research facilities;
• expose you to the benefits and challenges of education informed by research, in ways appropriate to your discipline;
• increase your opportunities to participate more deeply in research as your studies progress;
• recognise and respond to the particular needs of the students of a research-led institution.

As a postgraduate research student at Cardiff you can expect the University to:

• establish supportive supervision arrangements for you and ensure that you receive timely feedback on your submitted work;
• provide an integrated and consolidated programme of formal training;
• provide a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary research seminars;
• provide opportunities for you to disseminate your research.

As a postgraduate research student at Cardiff the University expects you to:

• take responsibility, in regular consultation with your supervisor(s), for the successful and timely completion of your research;
• participate fully in the various research training and learning opportunities open to you;
• take full advantage of the opportunities provided to disseminate your research.