Support information for postgraduate students. Each PhD student must have at least two supervisors within the first two months of starting their degree programme. Masters by Research (MSc(R)) students will be appointed one Supervisor.There are two types of supervision arrangement (most often it is the first option);1) Principal Supervisor plus Assistant Supervisor(s); or,2) Co-Supervisors - one of whom is designated the Lead Supervisor.Supervisors provide support, help and guidance during study for a research degree. The role of a supervisor is described in the Postgraduate Degree Programme Regulations (Sections 35 and 36) and in the Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students. You will also be supported throughout your time at university by a Student Support Team. Student Staff Liaison CommitteeThe SSLC provides a formal mechanism for communication and discussion between academic and administrative staff and representatives of the student body, relating to all matters connected with improving the degree programmes and the student experience. In addition it provides a mechanism to escalate issues that are out with the remit of the SSLC to resolve, to School, College, University or Support Service for further actionThe SSLC is held at centre level, these are organized by the PGR centre administrator in collaboration with the CSTO Student Services Administrator.ProgrammeAdministratorEmailCardiovascular Biology MScRLynn Meiklelynn.meikle@ed.ac.ukCardiovascular Sciences PhDLynn Meiklelynn.meikle@ed.ac.ukClinical Brain SciencesKathy Williamsonccbs-phd@ed.ac.ukChild Life & Health PhDSarah Farnworth-McHughsfarnwo1@exseed.ed.ac.ukDentistry PhDJackie McGurkepdi@ed.ac.ukDoctor of Dental SurgeryJackie McGurkepdi@ed.ac.ukMedical Sciences MMedSciEwelina SkalaEwelina.skala@ed.ac.ukOrthopaedics and Trauma Medicine PhDKimberley Moore Edekimberley.mooreede@ed.ac.ukPsychiatry PhD/MScRKathy Williamsonccbs-phd@ed.ac.ukRegenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair MScRKelly Douglasmscr.regenmedrepair@ed.ac.ukReproductive Health PhdDean Ainscoughdean.ainscough@ed.ac.ukReproductive Sciences MScRDean Ainscoughdean.ainscough@ed.ac.ukRespiratory Medicine PhDAmy MaCIR.Postgraduate@ed.ac.ukSurgery PhDSusan Keggies.keggie@ed.ac.ukTissue Repair PhD/MScRKelly Douglaskelly.douglas@ed.ac.ukIntegrated Studies in Medical Science with Engagement PhDAmy MaCIR.Postgraduate@ed.ac.ukRegenerative Medicine PhDKelly Douglaskelly.douglas@ed.ac.ukEdinburgh Dental InstituteJackie McGurkjackie.mcgurk@ed.ac.ukInflammation PhDAmy MaCIR.Postgraduate@ed.ac.ukClinical Sciences Teaching Organisation TeamStudent and Academic Services ManagerMoira Hendersonmoira.henderson@ed.ac.ukStudent Support OfficerChrysa Styloucstylou@exseed.ed.ac.ukDirector of Research ProgrammesSandrine Prosts.prost@ed.ac.ukDirector of StudentsLindsay Rutherfordlindsay.rutherford@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-08-22