Introduction to help and support for research students
This page introduces you to key support contacts in the Department of History and where to go if you have questions during your studies.
You can also use the links below for information about accessing support for specific issues and processes in History and the wider University.
How to let us know about extenuating circumstances and what to do if you need to take time out.
Details on how to access support for disabilities, wellbeing and mental health. As well as support networks and committees for BAME, LGBTQIA+, women and disabled student groups, as well as mature students, estranged students, care-leavers, student carers and student parents.
Meet the History team
Your personal tutor
Other than your supervisor, your personal tutor is one of your first points of contact. They are available to discuss and support academic progression. They are also there to support you with any difficulties you may be experiencing and point in you in the right direction for specialist help or any additional skills development you may be interested in.
You can find who your individual personal tutor is in your MyRecord (via MUSE). All staff contact details
The postgraduate team 2023-24
If you have an issue that your Personal Tutor is unable to resolve, or if you have ongoing difficulties which require additional support, the postgrad team can help.
Colin Reid and Beky Hasnip have overall responsibility for student support and wellbeing in the Department supported by Jenny Ramsey.
Director of Graduate Studies
Overall responsibility for postgraduate study, Postgraduate Committee
PG Student Experience Manager
PGR student support, progress and examination processes.
PG Programmes & Events Administrator
Supports PGR student support, progress and examination processes.
Got questions, or need to speak to us about support?
If you have questions our friendly Student Experience team are here to help!
The History reception is open 9am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5pm, Monday to Friday and you'll find our us on the first floor, green wing of Jessop West.
You can also email history.pgrenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk and we will get back to you as soon as we can within open hours - usually within 3 working days.
Beky Hasnip (Postgraduate Student Experience Manager) also has student hour slots available most weeks - you are welcome to book an appointment with Beky if you are having difficulties, or would like to discuss support needs (for example, if you have a disability or other health condition). You can also email Beky to check availability at another time, or call by if you are in the Department and have a quick question.
You are also welcome to call during open hours. Beky is available on 0114 22 22552, Jenny is available on 0114 22 22601 and the department's general number is 0114 22 22555.