PGR Wellbeing and Community

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

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PGR Voice survey

The last PGR Voice survey took place in spring 2025. Find out more about the results and next steps.

PGR Voice survey
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PGR wellbeing & support services

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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Faculty Doctoral Schools

Your Faculty Doctoral School can support you with many aspects of your doctoral study.
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PGR Connect

PGR Connect run a peer mentoring programme and a series of social events and drop-ins for all PGRs throughout the year, to help you find connections, support and community.

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Support for disabled PGR students

Information on accessing support for disabled PGR students
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Support for international Postgraduate Research students

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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Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students

Information, resources and guidance for BAME students.

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University Health Service

The University Health Service (UHS) can help you with your physical health.

University Health Service

Mental health and wellbeing support

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

Mental health