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“Am I worthy?” Asks an international student

By Maia Bennett | 09 February 2026

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

By Maia Bennett | 03 February 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

By Maia Bennett | 02 February 2026

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

By Maia Bennett | 30 January 2026

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

A PhD, a Full-Time Job, and Two Kids: Why Not?

By Maia Bennett | 28 January 2026

The Graduate Research College (GRC) is home to researchers from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, many of whom arrive at doctoral study … Read more

On-demand courses for Postgraduate Researchers

By Maia Bennett | 26 January 2026

The Graduate and Researcher College have a limited number of spaces available on the below on-demand courses. These are designed for individuals to learn at … Read more

The PGR Winter Showcase: An experience that made me realise I belonged as a researcher

By Maia Bennett | 20 January 2026

This reflection was written by Eleanor Mullings-Pendergast, a fourth-year PhD researcher in Chemistry, and looks back on their experience at the Graduate and Researcher College’s … Read more

More Than a Presentation: How the GRC’s Research Café Builds Research Community

By Maia Bennett | 16 December 2025

In this reflective blog post, PhD researcher Mònica Piferrer Gómez shares her honest journey through the challenges and unexpected rewards of doctoral life, drawing on … Read more

Annual PGR Winter Showcase 2025

By Maia Bennett | 19 November 2025

We’re Back — and Building on Last Year’s Success!   Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025 Time: 10am–1pm Location: CESR5 Book here After the fantastic success … Read more

Improving PGR Office Spaces Across Campus

By Maia Bennett | 17 November 2025

What Are We Doing?  We’ve completed a comprehensive review of PGR office spaces across all buildings on the Canterbury campus. The aim is to define, … Read more

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