Teaching
Alongside PhD research, students undertake a series of training activities, divided into three areas: Interdisciplinary Science, Research, and Innovation. This training will run over 3.5 years, which will be the duration of studentships, and will average around 40 hours each year with more in the first term of study while students complete the Life Cycle Analysis project.
The general training activities will be:
- Student-led research seminars,
- Fish-bowl discussions on different aspects of sustainable energy materials,
- On-site science and industry workshops,
- Science communication activities on accessible research articles, media engagement and outreach and
- Facilitated debates led by industry experts and other partners and stakeholders.
Disciplinary training activities will include:
- Life Cycle analysis project joint with the MPhil in Advanced Materials for the Energy Transition,
- Cambridge Zero Postgraduate Academy,
- Career Development training
| One to one supervision |
The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. The supervisory team consists of the principal supervisor (normally referred to as the supervisor), a secondary supervisor from a different department or discipline, and an academic adviser. |
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| Journal clubs |
PhD students are expected to attend a weekly Journal Club session (or equivalent) during term time. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Entirely Research
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Feedback
Students can expect to receive an online feedback report each term and have the opportunity to submit a self-evaluation report annually.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
The PhD degree is awarded on the quality of a thesis constituting a substantial contribution to original research. The length and format of the thesis will be determined by the requirements of the Degree Committee in which the student is registered for the PhD. The thesis is assessed critically by two examiners who then conduct an oral examination of the subject of the thesis and the general field within which it falls.
Other
Students are probationary in the first year (or part-time equivalent). Progression to the second year and registration for the PhD depends on a successful first-year review.
Students are required to submit a written progress report. The word limits and requirements are set by the Degree Committee of the Department in which the project is based. The report is assessed by two assessors and an oral examination of the report will be undertaken.