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

The Doctoral College are holding two welcome events for new Postgraduate Researchers at the University of Edinburgh. These welcome events will give you the opportunity to hear from the Doctoral College leads and representatives from across the University about how the Doctoral College can help you to make the most of your time at Edinburgh.

On Campus Welcome - Tuesday 10th September at 10am. Find out more here 

Online Welcome - Tuesday 1st October at 1pm. Find out more here

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.