Forthcoming events
October 2026
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Maximising the benefits of the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)
This session is an opportunity for the UKCGE Doctoral Deans and Directors network to feed into the ongoing development of the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES). Jonathan Neves from AdvanceHE will deliver a short presentation providing a general update on PRES and headline sector results from the 2026 survey. There will then be the chance to discuss issues relating to PRES, including future development opportunities such as new questions as well as general feedback.
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PGR Communities in and with non-HEI organisations
This workshop will examine building communities for doctoral candidates both in non-HEI organisations, and those working with non-HEI organisations.
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Postgraduate Education Practitioners — OfS Statement of Expectations on Disability
This online workshop, hosted by the UKCGE Postgraduate Education Practitioners Network, will examine the OfS Statement of Expectations on Disability.
November 2026
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Postgraduate Education Practitioners Network Clinic — November 2026
PEP Network Clinic sessions are aimed at professional services colleagues who work with and for postgraduate researchers (PGRs). This particular Clinic will include an examination of the new UKRI Studentship Data System .
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An Introduction to PGR — November 2026
This online workshop will provide colleagues in professional services roles, who are new to working in the field of postgraduate research (or who would like a refresher), with an understanding of some of the specific issues and unique challenges that face those working within postgraduate research.
February 2027
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Doctoral Deans & Directors Network — Residential Workshop 2027
The annual UKCGE Residential Workshop features a variety of sessions, providing Doctoral Deans & Directors, and those in similar positions, the opportunity to network with peers and discuss the key issues affecting postgraduate education.
March 2027
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Annual General Meeting 2027
The UKCGE will look back at the past year across the postgraduate sector, as well as preview what’s to come in the 2027/28 academic year.
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RSVP International Research Supervision Conference 2027
UKCGE is pleased to be supporting the RSVP International Research Supervision Conference 2027. Full details, including how to book your place and also how to submit an abstract for the conference can be found on the RSVP website.
July 2027
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Venue ConfirmedAnnual Conference 2027
The UK Council for Graduate Education is delighted to announce that the Annual Conference 2027 will be hosted by Cardiff University.
