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Working Groups invite expressions of interest
The UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) invites colleagues from membership institutions to express an interest in joining one of its four working groups. -
Nurse review of research councils
Sir Paul Nurse led a review, with Research Councils UK, to explore how they can support research most effectively. The aim of the review was to ensure that the UK continues to support world-leading science, and invests public money in the best possible way. -
National Study of PGT Programmes Directors
Understanding more about the key issues and challenges of PGT study in UK HEIs is a focus of work which is being conducted by a sub-group of UKCGE’s Postgraduate Student Experience Working Group. -
Investigating an age threshold for independence at postgraduate level
This report investigates different aspects of independence in order to test for an age at which young adults might be treated as independent from their parents to determine potential eligibility for postgraduate funding. -
Graduate School Managers Network recruits Sponsor
PhD Manager and UKCGE have reached an agreement to support the activities of the recently launched network for the next two years. -
Government Announces Loans for Masters Students from 2016–17
UKCGE welcomes the government announcement that students wishing to undertake a Masters degree will soon be able to apply for a £10,000 loan to help fund their studies. -
Taught postgraduate provision: are we getting it right?
UK Council for Graduate Education Chair delivers opening keynote presentation to the Higher Education Academy Network of Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Principals. -
Positive First Steps for Council’s Graduate School Managers Network
UKCGE’s recently launched Graduate School Managers Network (GSMN) has received significant interest from members, supporters and associated organisations in the postgraduate Sector. -
Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop places limited
UKCGE’s forthcoming workshop on Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Postgraduate Students is set to be one of the most well attended workshops in 2015. -
Liverpool and Exeter Doctoral Colleges Officially Launched
The University of Liverpool and the University of Exeter have this month officially launched Doctoral College Structures, both aimed at enhancing the student experience for doctoral research students.