PGR Wellbeing and Community

Information for postgraduate research (PGR) students on community activities and the additional help and support available.

The PGR Voice survey closed on the 9 June 2023. Read more about the results and next steps!

PGR Voice survey

While it is hoped that your time at Sheffield will be an untroubled one, there may be occasions when you need additional help and support.

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Your Faculty Graduate School can support you with many aspects of your doctoral study.

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The Doctoral Times is a University newsletter for PGR students.

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Recommended good practice for departments and personal tutors on personal and pastoral support.

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Information and advice for new and existing international PGR students, from preparing to welcome you, health and wellbeing to academic support.

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Who to contact

Contact information for the teams that support postgraduate research (PGR) students.

If you're feeling down, overwhelmed or struggling to adjust to student life, you can meet one-to-one with a Wellbeing Advisor.

Help is available if you need support with your mental health at any point during your time at Sheffield.