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RCUK unveils expectations for doctoral training support
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has unveiled its Statement of Expectations for Doctoral Training, which sets out common principles for the support of all Research Council-funded students. -
New 1994 Group Report proposes solutions to the PGT ‘funding crisis’
This briefing aims to tackle the concerns regarding the lack of long-term funding arrangements for taught postgraduate courses (PGT). -
CQ: The “hot-potato” that is taught postgraduate funding, round II.
Chair Quarterly, Written by Prof Mick Fuller, UKCGE Chair -
New report produced by Centre Forum available to download
Employers increasingly desire postgraduate level skills – evidenced by the widening ‘postgraduate/first degree only’ wage gap – and so should everybody else, says think-tank -
New research shows inequalities in progression to postgraduate study in the UK
In a study commissioned by the Higher Education Academy (HEA), researchers from the University of York have highlighted potentially worrying inequalities in transition to postgraduate degrees. -
International Conference on Developments in Doctoral Education and Training keeps the light burning
The recent International Conference on Developments in Doctoral Education and Training in Edinburgh was a resounding success for the Council, the delegates in attendance and we hope for the respective postgraduate communities who will benefit from this notably engaging event. -
RCUK launches review of funding for researcher development
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today (21 March 2013) launched a review of the revised funding arrangements for researcher development. -
Chair Quarterly: The “hot-potato” that is taught postgraduate funding
Council Chair, Prof Mick Fuller writes his quarterly blog regarding menacing issues in the Postgraduate Education sector. -
Executive Committee Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for colleagues at member institutions who are interested in becoming involved with the Council at Executive Committee level. -
Call for advice on open access
HEFCE is inviting advice on developing the four UK funding bodies’ joint policy on open access in the post-2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).