Examiners of Research Degrees
The function of examiners is to assist the University to discharge that responsibility by ensuring that the standards of postgraduate research awards at Newcastle are at least comparable to those in similar subjects in other Universities in the UK.
The purpose of the Handbook for Examiners of Research Degrees (PDF: 131KB) is to set out:
- procedures for the nomination of examiners
- criteria for selection
- procedures for appointment
- the duties of the external examiner of research degrees
- guidelines on good practice in the performance of those duties
- conclusions
