Support
A wide range of facilities, services and support are available to you throughout your research journey.
Your first point of contact for support is your supervisory team and your academic advisor.
The Doctoral Academy is also here to support the Postgraduate Research community by providing an efficient and tailored service to students, staff and other key stakeholders.
It is important, where possible, that you keep your supervisor and/or advisor informed of any personal circumstances that affect your ability to study, whether it is ill health, financial or other personal problems, particularly if these may lead you to request an interruption or extension.
You can also ask to speak to your advisor or the Head of PGR in your department in confidence.
General student support
There is a range of support for all students available in the University's Student Support portal. Here you will find information to help you with mental health and wellbeing, financial support, physical health and many other support needs.
Academic Advisory Scheme
Starting in September 2025, new PGRs will be allocated a named Academic Advisor.
Learn more about the Academic Advisory Scheme
Finance and funding
Discover the finance support and funding opportunities available for your studies.
More about finance and funding
Wellbeing and mental health
We offer confidential support for all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Discover the support available
Disability support
The Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) offer equal support to everyone.
Discover the support available
Appeals and complaints
Find out the processes for raising grievances or appeals.
More about appeals and complaints
Additional resources
A list of other services you might find useful during your studies.
Discover additional help