Forthcoming events
September 2025
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Creating a Network of Support for Racially Minoritised Women PGRs
Generation Delta is a four-year project to improve the experiences and outcomes for racially minoritised women students through key phases of the postgraduate research life-cycle. Led by colleagues from the University of Leeds, this webinar will examine the some of the key findings and challenges that have come from the project.
October 2025
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Doctoral Deans & Directors — An Introduction
This online workshop, run the by the DDD Network, will provide an introduction to those who are new to the role of Doctoral Dean or Director. It will offer an examination of the issues you are likely to face in your role as well as an overview of relevant topics within the postgraduate sector.
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Postgraduate Education Practitioners Network Clinic — October 2025
PEP Network Clinic sessions are, aimed at professional services colleagues who work with and for postgraduate researchers (PGRs). These sessions take place several times a year and aim to provide PEP members with the space to come together to discuss hot topics and troubleshoot issues and challenges in a safe, supportive environment.
November 2025
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Call for presentations now open3rd UKCGE Conference on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in PG Research
Greater diversity in postgraduate education and research benefits everybody. It generates work that reflects current society more accurately and is fundamental to our understanding of universities as public institutions. Ensuring inclusivity in postgraduate education is at the heart of furthering our economic, scientific and social progress.
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An Introduction to PGR — November 2025
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.
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Developing PGR Communities
This online discussion will examine surrounding how to develop a PGR community. It willl feature a presentation by colleagues from Manchester Metropolitan University which will be followed discussion amongst all attendees.
January 2026
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Postgraduate Education Practitioners Network Clinic — January 2026
PEP Network Clinic sessions are, aimed at professional services colleagues who work with and for postgraduate researchers (PGRs). These sessions take place several times a year and aim to provide PEP members with the space to come together to discuss hot topics and troubleshoot issues and challenges in a safe, supportive environment.
February 2026
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Doctoral Deans & Directors Network — Residential Workshop 2026
The annual UKCGE Residential Workshop features a variety of sessions, providing Doctoral Deans & Directorss, and those in similar positions, the opportunity to network with peers and discuss the key issues affecting postgraduate education.
March 2026
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Postgraduate Education Practitioners Network — Online Workshop 2026
At this workshop, there will be a discussion about the new UKRI Terms and Conditions of Doctoral Training Grants, a chance to consider careers in professional services, plus our first spotlight session on Post-viva support for PGRs.
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Annual General Meeting 2026
The UKCGE will look back at the past year across the postgraduate sector, as well as preview what’s to come in the 2026/27 academic year. The session will also see the results announced of the 2026 elections to the UKCGE Executive Committee.
April 2026
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Postgraduate Education Practitioners Network Clinic — April 2026
PEP Network Clinic sessions are, aimed at professional services colleagues who work with and for postgraduate researchers (PGRs). These sessions take place several times a year and aim to provide PEP members with the space to come together to discuss hot topics and troubleshoot issues and challenges in a safe, supportive environment.
May 2026
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An Introduction to PGR — May 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.
July 2026
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Call for Presentations Now OpenAnnual Conference 2026
The Annual Conference is the flagship event in the UKCGE events programme. Join colleagues from HEIs across the UK and around the world as we come together to reflect on the past year in both PGR and PGT education, and discuss some of the most pressing issues affecting the postgraduate sector.
