Our next student Kent Diamond is Katrine, who founded the collaboration and PGR Support group INSPIRE in the School of Social Sciences. She regularly runs … Read more
Category: PGR specific
Celebrating Research Excellence: Apply for the GRC Prizes 2026
The GRC Prizes were established to recognise and encourage the exceptional efforts and achievements of the university’s postgraduate researchers and staff. This initiative not only … Read more
Middle East conflict – support for all students
We are deeply saddened by the recent escalation of events in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with students, staff, and their families, as well … Read more
GRC PhD Top-Up Fund 2026 – New Funding Opportunity
We are delighted to announce the launch of a GRC Top-Up Fund, to support PhD students with additional research allowance funding. The GRC is providing … Read more
From Medieval Alms Houses to Ship Hospitals: Researching Hospital-Related Records in The National Archives
Jessica Gregory is a fourth-year PhD researcher with the University of Kent. In the summer of 2025, she took a three-month placement with The National … Read more
Life After the Viva: The Period Nobody Warned Me About
In this reflective piece, Yeshashwini Kadiri, PhD in Urban Studies, turns her attention not to the viva itself, but to the quieter, more disorienting days … Read more
“Am I worthy?” Asks an international student
In this reflective and deeply personal piece, Nuzhat Tasnim Rahman Raisa, a first-year PhD student at the University of Kent, explores how ambition, academic prestige, … Read more
Save the date: Annual Postgraduate Research Conference 16 June 2026
The Annual Postgraduate Research Conference is an opportunity for PGRs to share research, exchange ideas, and connect with peers from across disciplines. Whether you’re at … Read more
The Graduate and Researcher College’s Milestone workshops
The GRCs 5 Milestone Workshops are designed to support PhD researchers at key stages throughout their doctoral journey. From starting your PhD to preparing for … Read more
Teaching, training, and impact: Opportunities for PGRs with The Brilliant Club and UEA’s online sessions
Some PhD Researchers undertake teaching alongside their research and others would like to but do not have the opportunity. We want to share with you … Read more









