Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies

Actions

Responsible

Status*

1

Research Infrastructure and Facilities

School scored well. It is vital to maintain student desk space within the disciplines.

HoS

*Complete

2

Supervision

Emphasise the responsibility on supervisors to their existing research students: formal consultation, feedback on written materials & and lab/site visits where needed.

Research Committee

*In Progress/ ongoing

3

Research Culture

Greater interaction and dialogue between staff and students might be addressed by extending the reach of seminar series and other forums for academic exchange.

PG coordinators

*In Progress

4

Progress and Assessment

GRC should be used to more directly monitor and assess progress.

GRC

*In Progress/ ongoing

5

Research Skills

It is vital that technical skills in GIS, remote and the full range of drone-based survey techniques are available to our students.

HoS, technical staff

Supervisors

*In Progress

6

Other Transferable Skills

Assure students are more aware of student supports available at NUI Galway.

PG coordinators

*In Progress/ ongoing

7

Responsibilities and Supports

Revised structure for PhD representation will provide an additional resource for students who struggle with day-to-day problems.

HoS

*Complete

8

Personal Outlook

Field and lab based research is not currently supported by Galway Scholarships or Hardiman Scholarships. This should be reviewed at College and University levels.

College, University

*Not Started

9

COVID-19 Questions

COVID-19 issues communicated in a timely manner. See Research Culture entry above for potential action to make students feel more connected.

PG coordinators

*Complete

10

Development Opportunities 

Supervisors will be reminded that there is a need to provide support for PhD students who are provided with teaching opportunities. Encourage Teacher Training module.

Supervisors

*In Progress/ ongoing

11

Motivations

12

Career

Greater communication for career workshops and goals.

Supervisors, PG coord.

*In Progress/

ongoing

13

Overall Experience

On-time completion has proven challenging with publications-based theses. Traditional theses are encouraged in cases of severe delays.

Supervisors

*In Progress/ ongoing