Connect with other postgraduate research students

If you’re a first year postgraduate researcher, PGR Connect will match you with a more experienced PGR who can provide you with informal peer support outside of the staff or supervisor relationship.

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PGR Connect mentoring will not be running in the academic year 2026/27.

For updates about future PGR Connect mentoring activities, join the mailing list.

Overview

PGR Connect is a programme of informal peer mentoring and social activities.

It will:

  • offer light touch mentoring and support
  • provide an increased sense of community
  • combat loneliness
  • support your wellbeing
  • highlight other support avenues in the University

Events and activities for PGR students

As well as peer mentoring, we also run events and activities for PGR students. Details of these can be found on the Student Belonging events page (login required).