PGR Hub

Relax, make connections, enjoy fun events and further your development in this unique space for Bristol's postgraduate researcher (PGR) community.

The PGR Hub is a cross-disciplinary research collaboration space where you can connect with fellow research students from across the University. The Hub is situated on the second floor of Senate House and is a dedicated space for postgraduate researchers to relax, work together, and attend events and training. All Staff and PGRs can access the Hub using their U-card.

Spring term opening hours 

From 3 January onwards:

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm.

Saturday & Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm.

Facilities

The training rooms are self-bookable via Microsoft Bookings if required for less than 3 hours.  If required for more than 3 hours, or you wish to use the collaborative space, please email uob-pgr-hub@bristol.ac.uk. Images of the Hub are available on PGR Hub photos. For common answers to most queries, please see our Hub FAQs.

Space Capacity AV Equipment Catering permitted?
Training room 2.22 50 Yes Not in room, use breakout space
Meeting room 2.21 6-8 Yes Not in room, use breakout space
Collaborative space 50+ No Yes

Running your own event in the PGR Hub

The Bristol Doctoral College welcomes ideas for events that could bring PGRs together in the Hub – and can provide funding to help make your idea a reality.  If you want to host an event for all PGRs – for example a workshop, conference or skills session? Please submit your idea via our PGR Development Fund expression of interest form.

The Hub is a calm space in the heart of campus where postgraduates from all disciplines can come together. While my research group is fantastic, there were times when I needed a quiet space to write or the chance to meet new people. The staff are incredibly supportive, and the atmosphere fosters both productivity and connection. Interacting with fellow researchers enhanced my work and broadened my perspective on the wider academic community beyond my own field.

Peter Rosso (Engineering PhD)

Research Postgraduate Study Room

Looking for a quiet space to work? Sign up to use the Research Postgraduate study room in the Arts & Social Sciences Library.

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