Thesis students are encouraged to present aspects of their work in these seminars. This provides an opportunity for exploring new ideas and for gaining input from a wider group of sociologists than is routinely the case with thesis supervision. Thesis Writers' Group A sociology thesis writers' group meets regularly and is coordinated by one of the PhD students. The thesis writer's group focuses on current theoretical debates, research techniques, ethical issues confronted by researchers and a variety of other matters of interest to group members. Thesis students also meet to give one another advice on presentations which they are preparing for conferences.
Attendance is voluntary.
Study Space Study space is available for research students subject to availability. First priority in the allocating of study space is given to tutors, followed by PhD students and then Masters students. At the time of going to press, and because of the impending building renovations it is unsure as to the total amount of space available for graduate students in 2001. The University has a variety of computer facilities including PC and Macintosh computers available free of charge for use on campus. Laptop computers can be hired for short-term home use.