Ive accepted a PhD but have heard very little from my supervisor is this normal?

I guess so I am also starting mine in Oct and I hardly hear from mine he says to come over there and discuss stuff

Dont worry, this is perfectly normal. My supervisors are the most vague people I know. You get used to it and just learn to do your own thing

I've kept in touch with mine throughout..even though I don't start till September. If I were you I would contact them..keep in touch and show you're keen. I'm helping mine out by demonstrating in practicals and on residential field courses..a good way of getting to know them..essential if you're going to work with them.

Your supervisors aren't being actually paid to supervise you until your PhD actually begins, so they will not be too interested at the moment. I'm sure they will get much better come the new term.

Same here - I still haven't managed to see a copy of the research proposal! Having problems getting hold of him to discuss things but I'm sure things will work out soon!

Thanks!
i've been stressing about it, its nice to know im not the only one in the dark! hopefully i will get all my questions answered soon!!

Erm..what are you people on?? You don't even know your research proposal!? Insane.

I got the ORS and they sent a proposal for it to the UK govt. When I asked questions regarding it mine said it can be changed once I do a literature survey and find out more about it if I dont like it. So dont worry too much about the project. though as Zara says keep in touch I am, I asked what I need to study before I come he said some maths since the project has some and I am from a bilogy background.

i'll start a PhD in october as well and i haven't even considered contacting them earlier and pepper them with question about the research and what i can learn/read beforehand. i am still writing on my master thesis and have my hands full at the moment. do you guys think that my supervisor expects me to approach him and ask what i could now now?

Well I think it is a good idea to mail them from time to time just to let them know that you are excited abt coming there though the supervisors are busy so dont pester them too much.

I am going to Southampton Chem, where are you guys headed and in what deptarment?

I think you should keep in touch with your supervisor..it doesn't look good if you don't. Also if there are any developments or changes you must find out about it.

Also if you find out details about your research project now it will be of great benefit to you when you come to start..especially if your supervisor is going to be busy with undergraduates etc. at that time. You can just get into your research a.s.a.p!!