Health and safety in postgraduate research

Wherever you are working in the University you need to be aware of the health and safety requirements. You will be told about them in your local induction.

If you are working in a research facility, you may need to complete a local health and safety induction before you can start your research. Your school will tell you about this.

An overview of health and safety is given on the PGR induction leaflet.

Travel and fieldwork

For guidance on staying safe when travelling on university business, read the Your safety during travel, conferences, and fieldwork page.

Pregnancy

For advice on health and safety issues relating to pregnant PGRs, check the Maternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave for postgraduate researchers page.   

Disability support

If you are a disabled PGR and have questions about health and safety and your disability, please contact your Graduate School or Disability Services.

PGR placements

If you are planning a formal placement with another organisation there should be a formal agreement in place to ensure you remain healthy and safe. A risk assessment is also required. Contact your Graduate School if you will be undertaking a placement.

Lone working

Lone working may occur if people are working out of normal hours or in a remote location. This can be in regular office or research spaces on campus as well as during fieldwork. It is important to think about how to keep safe if you are lone working. A risk assessment may be required. If this applies to you, please contact your Graduate School for advice. Find more information about wellbeing and safety when lone working.

You can also download the Safezone app which has a check in timer. Use this to share your campus location with the security team if it helps you to feel more comfortable, for example if you are working alone in a building.