Topic: Month: September 2026
Working Well With Your Supervisor: A Collaborative Approach to Your PGR Journey
A strong supervisory relationship can make a real difference to your PGR experience. Drawing on current thinking about supervision, Elizabeth O'Connor, Researcher Development Officer in the Research Strategy and Services Division, explores how clear communication, shared expectations, and active partnership can help researchers build productive working relationships.
PGR WSS 2026: timeout to reflect, network with colleagues, and recharge
A dedicated space to write is valuable, but the connections made along the way can be just as important. Reflecting on this year’s PGR Writing Summer School, Aline Nixon, a PGR in the School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, shares how conversations with fellow researchers and sessions on thesis writing and publishing helped her gain fresh perspectives and renewed momentum.