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HDR Submission and Examination Procedure

Status	Current
Effective Date	30th April 2026
Review Date	1st January 2027
Approval Authority	Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation
Approval Authority - Admin Changes	Manager, Central Policy
Approval Date	26th September 2022
Expiry Date	Not Applicable
Policy Author	Simon Pervan Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Training and Development
Policy Owner	Calum Drummond Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation
Enquiries Contact	School of Graduate Research

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

30/4/2026: Minor amendment to clause 13(g) to introduce a requirement for HDR candidates to generate an iThenticate Summary report at key points in candidature and prior to examination. Approved by DVC R&I on 21 April 2026.

Clauses Amended:Procedure: 13g