WATCH: Latest PGR ‘Question Time’ Q&A

WATCH: PGR Question Time Q&A from Friday 19 June 2020. We covered updates on how the University is further responding to the coronavirus outbreak. There were questions from students on campus reopening, the role of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), and issues affecting international students. University Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for postgraduate researchers

British Library reopening

The British Library is opening some Reading Rooms in St Pancras and Boston Spa from Wednesday 22 July, initially just to Readers with an in-date Reader Pass. They are opening with limited capacity and reduced days and hours of opening. Readers will need to pre-book their desk space and order collection items in advance. If … Continue reading British Library reopening

Thriving in your fieldwork (even when things go wrong)

PhD and postdoc researchers share their tips for preparing for and succeeding in fieldwork

Call for volunteer speakers: How to Survive (and Thrive!) in your PhD workshops 2020-2021

Join us as we prepare for next year's peer-led 'PhD Survival' workshops for new students

“My Life in 2020” Wentworth Photo Competition

Submit an entry to Wentworth College’s photography competition. How would you sum up lockdown life? Wentworth’s summer photography competition is looking for different expressions of this unique time. International photographer, artist and co-founder of the Art of Protest Gallery and movement, J-See, will judge the entries.  The top three receive prizes and will have their … Continue reading “My Life in 2020” Wentworth Photo Competition

How could the Careers and Placements service help me ? Part 2: Individual Careers Advice

In part 1 of this blog, I explained how Careers and Placements could support research students with their career planning through information about career options, events and fairs and work experience opportunities.  This time I will explain more about the individual support available, and when and why you might find it helpful. Research shows that … Continue reading How could the Careers and Placements service help me ? Part 2: Individual Careers Advice

Deadline approaching for mentor scheme

The PGR Mentoring Scheme aims to provide an enhanced research experience, through additional support. Your mentor (a postdoctoral researcher) will provide support, guidance, and a space to discuss your overall progression as a researcher – to complement your supervisory guidance. Postgraduate research students in the last 18 months of their registration have until Monday 22 June … Continue reading Deadline approaching for mentor scheme

How could the Careers and Placements service help me ? Part 1: Information and Resources

You might have assumed that the Careers and Placements team at the University is primarily focused on undergraduate students, but we are here to support research students too. My role as a careers consultant is dedicated to working with postgraduate students and I’d like to explain how we offer support, whilst drawing on some of … Continue reading How could the Careers and Placements service help me ? Part 1: Information and Resources