ICH Research Degrees Committee (RDC)

Terms of Reference

• To monitor and develop the ICH research degrees programme and strategy
• To review and improve the postgraduate research student experience, in collaboration with the SSCC
• To receive updates to UCL strategy, policy and procedures with respect to postgraduate research students from the Faculty RDC, and to implement these
• To ensure effective communication of matters relating to research degrees at Research & Teaching Department, Institute and Faculty level

Membership of the RDC:

• Departmental Graduate Tutor for Research (Chair)
• ICH Postgraduate Tutors (one for each Research & Teaching Department)
• Senior Research Degrees Administrator (Secretary)
• Lead Student Representative (GOS-ICH)

Other people may be asked to attend RDC on an ad hoc basis, such as the Departmental Graduate Tutor (Teaching) and MRes Programme Director.

Reporting to:

• Institute Management Team (IMT): Chair of the RDC to report on research degree matters annually
• Faculty Research Degree Committee

Timing of RDC Meetings:

Three Committee meetings per year, ie 1 per Term.

• Research Degrees Committee Minutes