Research degreesUnofficial student companion · 2026/27

Facilities and resources

The University should provide the practical resources needed for your research. The framework lists:

  • A managed University laptop, remaining University property and returnable when studies finish or end.
  • Designated research-student offices on each campus, typically hotdesking with local arrangements possible.
  • Multifunctional-device printing and photocopying.
  • Online resources and off-campus library support.

Essential specialist facilities should have been agreed and approved by your School before an offer was made. Other reasonable research-specific resources can be requested at School level.

Discuss a missing or unsuitable resource with your Director of Studies and School Research Degrees Leader. For access or administrative queries, use Contacts. Accessibility needs also belong in Disability support and adjustments.

Source: Framework §3.1, p. 23. Read the source.

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