Support while you study

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Support while you study

At Southampton, we welcome you into a supportive community of researchers. As part of our doctoral community, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships, attend specialist events and share your research.

• Study
• Create your own research project
• PhD application webinars
• Find a PhD project
• Funding your research degree
• How to apply for a PhD or research degree
• How to make a PhD enquiry
• Support while studying your PhD or research degree
• More Create your own research project PhD application webinars Find a PhD project Funding your research degree How to apply for a PhD or research degree How to make a PhD enquiry Support while studying your PhD or research degree
• Create your own research project
• PhD application webinars
• Find a PhD project
• Funding your research degree
• How to apply for a PhD or research degree
• How to make a PhD enquiry
• Support while studying your PhD or research degree

Training workshops and courses

Doctoral study is a learning experience, and we have an extensive training programme to support your development as a postgraduate researcher (PGR).

By taking part in our workshops you’ll:

Our PGR Development Framework will help you understand the key areas in which you need to develop your skills. You can start booking your place on our courses as soon as you join us.

• develop your personal and professional skills
• learn how to communicate your research and the significance of your work
• develop and refine your career plan
• enhance your employment prospects

Subject-based support

Our Faculties and Schools also host subject-specific opportunities such as research seminars to help your development.

Research group seminars are a great way to share work, receive feedback and practise your presentation skills in a friendly environment.

Doctoral community

As a PGR, there are a number of University networks you can join to help feel part of the Southampton community.

Whether you're looking to build connections, find support or celebrate shared identities, our staff and student networks help foster a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community for everyone.

Find out more

Events for PhD students

We host regular PhD events throughout the year.

Our postgraduate research poster showcase, Three Minute Thesis® University competition, and Doctoral College Awards are just some of the ways we celebrate the many achievements of our postgraduate researchers.

Shared workspace

When you spend time on campus, you’ll have access to a shared office or workspaces to help you build relationships with other PhD students. This shared space will give you a base to work and socialise at the University.

Students with disabilities, mental health conditions or learning difficulties

We offer additional support and advice to help you whilst you study, for example:

Find out more about the types of support we can offer you

• mental health and wellbeing support
• disability support
• dyslexia and study support
• postgraduate support
• help and advice before you start studying

Doctoral College

The Doctoral College is the central hub for postgraduate research at Southampton, providing support and training to develop the skills you need for success.

Visit the Doctoral College website for more information.

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