Starting out as a PhD researcher - Q&A session

A tips session for postgraduate researchers beginning their courses at the University of Birmingham, UK, which features as part of the 2013 University Graduate School Induction Morning. After tips from each of the panel members the session is then opened up to questions from the floor. The questions are as follows:
Is it OK to ask for additional meetings with my supervisor if I feel they would be helpful?
How is a supervisor's role different for a MRes (Master of Research) student?
Is the supervisor/student relationship different for part-time and distance learners?
What support or guidance is there for preparing for a viva?
Is there such a thing as too much intervention from a supervisor?
Can stress be channelled into a positive thing?
The panel consisted of three postgraduate researchers and three supervisors. They are (from left to right) Simon Jenkins, Laura Cronin, Akash Beri, Dr Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay, Prof. Susan Hunston and the session is chaired by Prof. Gavin Schaffer.

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