Wellbeing

Building Wellbeing Literacy for Early Career Researchers

The Building Wellbeing Literacy for Early Career Researchers Moodle course has been designed to support early career researchers understand and manage their wellbeing needs throughout their research journeys.

This resource incorporates various forms of interactivity to help you develop your understanding of Wellbeing Literacy and engage with the content.

This course is the outcome of one of the Enhancing Research Culture at Warwick projects. You can learn more about the Building Wellbeing Literacy project on the Research Culture webpages.

Pastoral Support for PGRs

Did you know that postgraduate researchers are entitled to pastoral support in addition to their supervisor(s)? Read our guidance for PGRs and guidance for staff to find out more.

Wellbeing Support Services

University of Warwick Wellbeing Support Services offer access to counselling, advice and support, a wide range of self-help resources , a Wellbeing Masterclass specifically for postgraduate researchers , and more. They are open to all students and staff.

Disability Support

Wellbeing Support Services also offer support for disabled students, including appointments with disability advisors to discuss individual support needs. On their pages, you can also find out more about support for specific disabilities.

NHS Health Centre

The University of Warwick NHS Health Centre is conveniently located on campus. If you live on campus or within the catchment area, you can register with them, otherwise find a GP here .

PGR Paid Medical Leave

Some funded postgraduate researchers are eligible to receive paid medical leave. Find out more about the eligibility criteria, how to claim sick pay, and the sick leave process.

Report+Support

For reporting instances of harassment and other forms of inappropriate behaviour that you have experienced or witnessed (anonymously if you prefer).

To speak to an advisor to receive support.

To read guidance.

Sexual violence and hate crime support

Wellbeing Services provide you with information about the variety of options available to support you in reporting or coping with the impacts of sexual violence, hate crime, and harassment.

Warwick SU Advice Centre

The Warwick Students' Union Advice Centre provides free and confidential guidance and information on academic problems, housing, money, and health and wellbeing issues.

Eyecare Vouchers

In response to feedback from PGRs, the Doctoral College is pleased to announce that we are now able to provide Specsavers eyecare vouchers to PGRs. These vouchers are specifically for use with Visual Display Units (VDU).

Further Resources

• Cost of Living support, advice & guidance
• Student Space
• Vitae wellbeing and mental health signposts
• The Wellbeing Thesis
• University of Warwick Sports and Wellness Hub
• Dragonfly Mental Health
• Researcher Wellbeing (Wales)

Staff Resources

Find out about wellbeing resources for staff who are involved in the supervision or administration of postgraduate researchers.

If you cannot find the guidance or support you require amongst these resources, please contact the Doctoral College .

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