Doctoral College news

The latest news and updates from the postgraduate research (PGR) and early career researcher (ECR) community at the University of Surrey

International researchers – important update

New Graduate Visa (post study work visa) Normally students would only be eligible to apply for the Graduate Route where they have been studying in person for the duration of their course. However, the current concessions allow for any student who is completing their studies in 2020/21 to meet this requirement if they are able […]


What’s all the fuss about PRES?

Once a year you have an opportunity to share your experience of doing a research degree at Surrey through the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, or ‘PRES’ for short. PRES is an incredibly useful survey because it enables all of those who support you, including your supervisors and the Doctoral College team, to identify aspects of […]


FEPS PRES 2020 Action Plan Updates

In the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (FEPS), we regard the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) as a really important source of information that shapes our priorities across the academic year. PRES results are analysed in late summer by Departments, Faculties and the Doctoral College, and action plans are shared with the PGR community. […]


FHMS PRES 2020 Action Plan Updates

Our goal is to provide all our postgraduate researchers with all the support, facilities, training and guidance you need to successfully complete your research degree in a positive environment and graduate as independent researchers. A key aspect of achieving this goal is understanding what we are doing well and where and how we could improve […]


FASS PRES 2020 Action Plan Updates

Offering a positive, transformative experience for postgraduate researchers during their time at Surrey is one of our most important objectives.  While undertaking doctoral research can sometimes be a very challenging experience, it is also a deeply enriching one, and our aim is to ensure that you are well-supported throughout your research.  The Postgraduate Research Experience […]


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