Thriving in your Research
Find out more here about developing self management skills and looking after your wellbeing as a PGR.
Self Management Training Courses
Developing as a researcher is about more than just learning research methods, writing skills and presentation techniques. Youe development might also include learning how to manage a project, learning how to network as a researcher and building strategies to deal with issues like procrastination, imposter syndrome or burnout:
Self paced training: Taking Stock
These self paced materials explore tools and processes that could help you build sustainable and healthy working practices during your PhD. There are suggestions to help you to identify your work patterns; get the best out of your study spaces; ideas on how to use online project planning apps; tips on how to use communication tools to keep in touch with your supervisor, and our thoughts on why a thesis journal could be your best friend on the PGR journey:
Self paced training: The Final Stretch
After years of passion and hard work, eventually you will reach the final mile towards towards submitting your thesis. The final few months of a PhD are daunting for anyone. Even more so if you are also trying to job-hunt at the same time. These resources lead you through the final stages of a PhD:
Emotionally Demanding Research
Research can be emotionally demanding for many reasons and can affect researchers' health and wellbeing. The Emotionally Demanding Research Network aims to connect researchers involved with emotionally demanding research in order to support each other:
PGR Support Services
There are several University Services who offer support for PGRs:
PGR Policy and Guidance
Understanding the policy and support landscape that underpins your postgraduate research at the University of Glasgow can help you to make informed decisions and to thrive in your research. In particular you should be familiar with the PGR Code of Practice which outlines what your obligations are and what you can expect from the University:
Key information on being a PGR at Glasgow