The PhD student gets involve in supervisory teams which gives both the PhD student and research staff valuable development and grounding in the skills required. A supervisory team will give the student access to a multi-faceted support network, which may include: other research staff and students in the subject; a departmental adviser to postgraduate students; a postgraduate tutor; or other individuals in similar roles. Between them, the main supervisor and, where relevant, other members of the supervisory team, will ensure that research students receive sufficient support and guidance to facilitate their success.