As things quieten down at the University over the summer, here are some suggestions of places to visit if you are a researcher looking for ideas of local spaces to stimulate your intellectual mind or escape to in between experiments and data crunching! All hard-working researchers need a break and some fun to sustain themselves… […]
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The next in our series of conversations with staff and PGRs from minority groups is with two female PGRs from the Department of Mathematics, Jessica Furber and Laura Jones. Do you feel you are treated differently, or have a different experience, as a woman doing a STEM subject? Laura: I don’t think I have been […]
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All PGRs who are traveling for the purposes of their research are required to use the University’s dedicated travel management company, Clarity Business Travel, when booking travel requirements. By using Clarity Business Travel, and adhering to the University travel policy, you will covered by the University’s Business Travel Insurance Policy, other than in exceptional circumstances […]
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Interested in a placement? Check out all the opportunities currently available to Surrey PGRs here. What was your motivation for undertaking a placement? I was in a period of finishing writing for my doctorate thesis and also looking for professional experience. The Locus programs offered a diverse range of work placements and I found a […]
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We understand that with the increased cost of living and energy prices on the rise, you may find yourself in financial difficulty and require some additional support. That’s why we want to remind you that you may be able to access support from the University Hardship Fund. The Hardship Fund is administered by the Student […]
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Three members of the University’s Neurodiversity Network have collaborated with us on this series of Q&As about stigma, stereotyping, and how you can be a great ally and colleague. Daisy Shearer is the third person to tackle these challenging questions. Is it ok to ask someone if they are neurodivergent, or is that sensitive information? D: I think it’s […]
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