UK Council for Graduate Education

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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. https://t.co/ZDoLbMd35R

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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://t.co/3TaWTzm2QE

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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://t.co/h0EWNekrSt

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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://t.co/gW6IrOlQZ9

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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://t.co/gMVsSiM0Cu

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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://t.co/rR2IODVotJ

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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. https://t.co/NGwE15uOya

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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://t.co/lJATD8PHda

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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. https://t.co/lqanMiBuEr

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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. https://t.co/if66JExwA9

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The next Postgraduate Education Practitioners' Network Clinic will be held (online) on April 15th and will be broadly focussed on supporting international PGRs. https://t.co/WClvRvKCWE

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News just in: Liz Kendall calls on research funders to back women with better maternity leave and flexible working support. https://t.co/n6HCMl7WIo

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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. https://t.co/YMfgG650xK

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In case you haven't seen it, last week Advance HE published the latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) report. https://t.co/Kh7SqzknKD

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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. https://t.co/kuukIsCqrZ

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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. https://t.co/rBzQMZaX8Q

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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! https://t.co/558QN96BRe

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There is a high level of AI adoption in doctoral education. But does AI bring more challenges or opportunities, and are new policies and guidelines needed?
📘 Read the #EUACDE survey report II https://t.co/wAPImB3RM9

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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". https://t.co/yYbKKZl68f

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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. https://t.co/pYGXvR2Tv5