All postgraduate researchers are required to submit an annual report to the Graduate Dean at the time they re-register each year. The Graduate Office will send you a template that you can use for this with your re-registration pack and a copy is included in your Research Student Progress File - or you can download the template here.

What is the purpose of the annual report?

Your annual report enables the Graduate Dean to ensure that Schools/Departments are following the Code of Practice for Research Degrees and gives you the opportunity to raise any matters of concern or to pass comment on your experiences as a postgraduate researcher.

We have found that it is best if the report is shared with the members of your thesis committee before it is submitted to the Graduate Dean. However, it is recognised that you might want to discuss issues outside the thesis committee structure. In these circumstances, there is an open invitation to all postgraduate researchers to meet with the Graduate Dean to discuss these issues on an informal basis if you think that would be helpful. Feel free to email her at graduatedean@le.ac.uk to arrange a meeting.