Current research students

In today's competitive research environment there is a growing demand on postgraduate researchers to acquire a range of skills, expertise and the attitude to communicate, engage and innovate. Our Personal and Professional Development (PPD) programme, annual events and opportunities will help you build transferrable skills and become outstanding researchers - helping you to prepare for your chosen career path.

• Personal and Professional Development programme

  We curate a programme of workshops, seminars and online resources that’s designed to provide you with practical help and support — whatever stage you’re at in your postgraduate research degree.
• Events and opportunities

  We organise events and opportunities for you to connect and collaborate with other researchers, as well as showcase your work to your peers and the wider world.
• PGR Hub

  Connect with your Bristol postgraduate research community in a brand-new space dedicated to researcher development and wellbeing.
• New postgraduate researcher students

  Find out what University-wide support is available to you as a new research student to help you get off to the best possible start during your time here.
• Funding pots for current students

  There are funding pots available to all postgraduate researchers for different purposes. Read about the ways you can access funds to support research-related activities, personal and professional development, and other initiatives.
• Be More Empowered for Success PGR Programme

  This programme plays a key role in influencing positive change for home Black, Asian and minority ethnic postgraduate researchers (PGRs).
• Academic Reps

  Student Representatives provide a vital bridge between the student body and the University, with over 100 PGR students taking on the role of representing their PGR programme. They bring their peers' feedback to university staff and push for change. Find out how to contact your rep, or how to become one yourself on the SU website.
• Support for doctoral researchers who teach

  Support and training from the Bristol Institute For Learning and Teaching (BILT) to help you develop, connect and make the most of your time as a PGR who teaches.