I received plenty of support from the department. Naturally with experiments and equipment, things go wrong. This was in the form of equipment failing, bits falling off models, things going through the tunnel etc., which is all part of performing experiments! There was never a shortage of technicians, experimental officers, or lecturers to call upon to help fix or work out bits and pieces.
The office staff also played a huge role in support when it came to organising purchasing, deliveries, conferences and the like. This was especially so from our supervisor’s PA who often went above and beyond what was required of her to make sure that everything ran smoothly outside of the research environment.