All students should have at least one primary supervisor. A secondary supervisor acts as backup for a primary supervisor, providing an alternative source of guidance from time to time. The secondary supervisor would also provide some assistance at the time of writing the research proposal, and for the writing of the thesis. It is not expected that there be frequent regular meetings with a secondary supervisor. Joint supervisors are all primary supervisors.
Students have joint supervision when they have more than one primary supervisor.
Primary, secondary, and joint supervisors can all come from Computer Science, or any other department of the University. Scientific Communication is currently offered to all Postgraduate students each time it is given. The Department offers each postgraduate a desk and office space. The Department expects students to attend its weekly seminars, to present an annual seminar, and to participate in the annual Departmental Research Conference. Students are requested to buy their own library photocopying cards.