What is the Doctoral College?

The University of Edinburgh Doctoral College is a coordinating structure for all postgraduate researchers, supervisors and relevant staff at the university, designed to enhance and support the postgraduate student experience. 

For information and resources for research staff, please see the Research Staff Pages:  https://www.ed.ac.uk/researchers

PhD stories

Our extraordinary PhD students come from all walks of life and all backgrounds. In this collection of short videos, some of them share their experiences -  PhD Stories

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The purpose of the Doctoral College, our vision, strategic objectives and our commitment to the improvement of postgraduate research cultures

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About the Doctoral College leadership and management structure, and the wider Doctoral College team.

Information about professional, careers and personal development training and opportunities for UoE PGR students.

Information on student representation and community

Information and guidance for staff who supervise research students.

Information on funded PhD training programmes and support for directors and administrators of these programmes.