Join us on July 9th for the launch of a new UKCGE/​ @unialliance.bsky.social publication on professional doctorates (jointly authored by Carolyn Wynne, Jennie Eldridge and Dr Rabia Arshad), and learn about the findings from their recent survey. ukcge.ac.uk/events/repor...

Wonderful to read about this work at the University of Southampton to design a supervisor development programme - drawing on best-practice literature by us and colleagues in the sector.

Today we have a selection of articles on Positive action and allyship to share with you - the final part in our Thursday EDI series. These resources have been produced in tandem with Research England/the OfS and are free to access. https://twp.ai/9OUmV7

Today's selection of new EDI materials in the UKCGE Resource Library focusses on Admissions and doctoral access. These materials come from a range of Research England/OfS partners, including the University of Surrey. https://twp.ai/9OUmUj

Continuing our Thursday exploration of the new EDI resources on our website, here is a selection of articles on Socioeconomic status and class dynamics. The topics range from CV writing tips for PGRs to doctoral recruitment and selection. https://twp.ai/9OUmWE

Today is European Doctoral Day. Help us to celebrate this inaugural event by visiting the website, where you can explore over 170 events taking place across Europe. The initiatve will continue on May 13th each year, so do get involved! https://twp.ai/9OWYrI

Explore our new batch of EDI resources (produced in partership with Research England). Today's theme is Gendered Experience and spans everything from addressing harassment and sexual misconduct to enhancing postgrad study for racially minoritised females. https://twp.ai/9OUmVh

UKCGE Director, Dr Owen Gower, has co-authored this HEPI blog on why postgraduate access matters. "If the UK is serious about remaining a global leader in innovation, it cannot afford to overlook the hidden talent that exists in this country" it says.

We've been busy uploading new EDI resources to our website, gained through a partnership with Research England, the OfS and a consortium of universities. We'll be sharing resources every Thursday, and our first theme for you to explore is Racial Justice. https://twp.ai/9OUmSZ

Becoming a professor at a UK university dependent on training high volumes of PhD students rather than delivering outstanding supervision, suggests @ukcge.bsky.social survey www.timeshighereducation.com/news/quantit... via @jgro-the.bsky.social

🥳Six LBU researchers have received their @ukcge.bsky.social Recognised Research Degree Supervisor accreditations in the latest round! 🔗 bit.ly/46UVpaO Congratulations to our talented and committed supervisors! #AcademicSky #PhDSky #research #researchdegrees #PhD

If you missed our Positive Action in Research Funding event, you can access Rachel Van Krimpen and Fiona McClement's Framework on our website, aimed at helping those responsible for research funding schemes to ensure equity of opportunity.

Members of the Postgraduate Education Practitioners' (PEP) Network met earlier this month. Topics for discussion included UKVI rule changes - you can read a write-up of the event on our website.

The next Postgraduate Education Practitioners' Network Clinic will be held (online) on April 15th and will be broadly focussed on supporting international PGRs.

News just in: Liz Kendall calls on research funders to back women with better maternity leave and flexible working support. www.gov.uk/governmen...

We're seeking a host institution for the UKCGE Annual Conference 2027: our blue riband event which champions and enhances postgraduate education. If you would like to get involved, please get in touch with our Events Officer for a chat.

In case you haven't seen it, last week Advance HE published the latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) report.

Many of you will know our Events Officer, Angus Burns, who last night made his debut on Mastermind. He took part in Episode 23, where his specialist subject was the London 2012 Olympics. You can stream the episode now on iPlayer.

We're partnering with the University of Liverpool on a PGR Day, ahead of the UKCGE Annual Conference. The event is scheduled for July 1st, in Liverpool, and we have just finalised the call-for-papers. Submission deadline: Friday 27th March, 2026.

The call for presentations for our Annual Conference ("Postgraduate Cultures: Community, Collaboration and Connection") is still open, but we've approved the first batch and they're live on our website. See what's in store and book now!

A reminder that the call for papers is open for our Annual Conference in Liverpool this summer (call closes March 20th 2026) and the event is themed around "Postgraduate Cultures: Community, Collaboration and Connection Conference".

The next PEP Network Clinic (Jan 21st) will look at Generative AI and its impact on PGR. There's still time to let the Co-Chairs know of other topics you might want covered - you can book and access the topic form on the link below.

Unable to attend our Democratic Approaches to Supervision event before Christmas? We've reported on the event and gathered the relevant resources on the UKCGE website.

👏Seven LBU colleagues have been recognised by @ukcge.bsky.social for their commitment to high quality supervision of our postgraduate #research students! 🗞️ bit.ly/48KBbBE ⬆️ Read all about our colleagues receiving the Recognised Supervisor and Associate Supervisor Awards. #PhDSky #AcademicSky

Following Sir Ian Chapman’s speech at the Innovation for Growth Summit about a renewed strategic direction for UK Research and Innovation, Dr Rebekah Smith McGloin (Chair) has made the following statement on behalf of UKCGE.

A quick reminder that our call for abstracts on the future of the doctorate for a special edition of 'Innovations in Education and Teaching International' ends this Sunday (Nov 28th).

Thank you to all of our speakers and delegates at the 3rd UKCGE Conference on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in PG Research. a round-up of the event is now available on our website.

A reminder that we're closing the initial call for presentations for our 2026 Annual Conference on November 21st 2025. Don't worry if you're not ready to submit something yet: there will be another call in the Spring.

Thank you to Professor Kathryn Arnold, Dr Ifedapo Francis Awolowo and Dr Nadia Pollini for their engaging Keynote Panel Session on Evaluating Research England EDI Projects. #ukcgeEDI

A wonderful keynote on the second day of the UKCGE EDI Conference from Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris (University of Leeds) who spoke about inclusive career pathways for postgraduate researchers. #ukcgeEDI

Wonderful to see ten like-minded universities including @universityofessex.bsky.social come together as researchplusunis.bsky.social to amplify our voice and maximise our impact across research and education - including for our postgraduate researchers @ukcge.bsky.social

Great keynote yesterday at the UKCGE EDI Conference from Professor Emmanuel Adukwu (Dean for Students at UWE Bristol) about the the creation of the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum. #ukcgeEDI

Great to have another of our popular 'Experiences of Doctoral Candidates' panels at the EDI Conference. Thanks to Esther Ezegbe, Janith Jayatilake Kankanamalage, Melea Sinclair and Mohammed Irfan Yusuf for participating. #ukcgeEDI

We're kicking off our 3rd Conference on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in PG Research today in Leeds with a welcome from Louise Banahene PFHEA MBE: Director of Educational Engagement and Student Success at University of Leeds. #ukcgeEDI

On October 23rd 2025, the Co-Chairs of our Postgraduate Education Practitioners’ (PEP) Network held a Clinic looking at the specific issues and unique challenges which face those working within postgraduate research. Read their report here.

Dr Rebekah Smith McGloin (Chair) has made the following statement on behalf of UKCGE about the Government’s Post-16 Education White Paper, published this week. Full details on the news story linked below. ukcge.ac.uk/news-and...

Great to see that we are mentioned in the Government's Post-16 Education White Paper, regarding our work with Research England to create an online resources hub (p. 58).

We're seeking abstracts on the future of the doctorate for a special edition of 'Innovations in Education and Teaching International' which UKCGE is co-editing with Dr Sian Vaughan from BCU.

UKCGE to Partner on £3.4m Project on AI Researcher Development Network.

UKCGE's Director, Dr Owen Gower (pictured right) is currently presenting at the 2025 Strategic Leaders' Global Summit in Québec City, Canada. This year the summit is focussed on AI and other emerging technologies, and how they will impact on postgraduate education in the future.

The call for presentations is now open for our Annual Conference in July 2026; international participants are welcome. Please see our website for detailed themes and instructions on how to submit an abstract (closes November 7th 2025).

Following on from yesterday, here's part two of our our Research Supervision Recognition Programme (RSRP) in action. Dr Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths and Dr Joanna Royle discuss systems of support for navigating community-based reflection. ukcge.ac.uk/resources/re...

Here is the first of two posts about our Research Supervision Recognition Programme (RSRP) in action. Dr Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths and Dr Joanna Royle discuss creating communities of support around RSRP through writing and discussion groups. ukcge.ac.uk/resource...

This online workshop, run the by the DDD Network, will provide an introduction to those who are new to the role of Doctoral Dean or Director. If you're not yet a member of the Network, you can sign up via our website. ukcge.ac.uk/events/d...

Thank you to our trustee Kay Guccione and her colleagues for hosting us at the impressive ARC at the University of Glasgow. We wish delegates a safe journey home! #UKCGEAC

Lindsay Randall at the University of Edinburgh is here to talk about Supervisor Boundary Work. She emphasises the importance of supervisor wellbeing as having a positive impact on students. #UKCGEAC

Dr Francis Awolowo gives the afternoon keynote on Doctoral Education as a Tool for Justice. On racial equity he says: “You don’t give because you have enough - you give because it’s the right thing to do”. #UKCGEAC

Our trustee Janet Carton, from UCD, speaks on the subject of Leading institutional change and the value of strategic partnerships. “I look at what’s happening in the European context and internationally”. #UKCGEAC

Rhiannon Thompson from the University of Aberdeen is talking about Empowering PGR Communities to Transform Research Cultures and Environments. “We all know that researching can be an isolating experience.” #UKCGEAC