Resources for postgraduate research students

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Academic transcripts and official documents

Use the Online Shop to request official student documentation, such as:

  • your academic transcript (for those of you who have done taught units);
  • confirmation of your student status, council tax exemption certificate or bank letter.

Bristol Blogs

Looking to set up your own blog?  Bristol Blogs are available to staff and PGRs across the University.

Bristol Doctoral College (BDC)

Bristol Doctoral College (BDC) is dedicated to supporting the personal and professional development of all PGRs, providing a host of information and resources to help you get the most out of your time at Bristol.

BDC also manages the PGR Hub, a cross-disciplinary research collaboration space for Bristol's PGR community.

Bristol SU

Find out more about the Bristol SU.

Bristol University Press

University of Bristol students have free access to the Bristol University Press Digital (BUPD) platform. All students can buy books at a 25% discount price by signing up to the Bristol University Press newsletter.

They also provide:

Visit Bristol University Press.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Find out about the policies, support, advice and information (UoB-only) that we offer to promote an inclusive and diverse community.

Faculty PGR Representative

Your Faculty PGR Rep is an elected current PGR student who helps make positive change to improve your experience as a PGR. Find out who your current rep is, what their role entails and how they can support you.

Faculty PGR Support Hub (restricted access)

The Faculty PGR Support Hub (Blackboard) covers the academic requirements of your degree, including various processes and procedures that you will need to complete over the course of your studies.

Faculty research groups

As a PGR, you're welcome to join any of our interdisciplinary faculty research groups that interest you.  Find out more about them and how you can get involved.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) scholarships

A number of schools across the Faculty have GTA scholarships to support their research and educational activities. Contact your school for more information.

Health and wellbeing

Your health and wellbeing comes first. Find out more about the resources and support (UoB-only) available to you.

Health and safety

  • Find out about the University Safety and Health Services' policies, guidance and training etc.
  • For local policies, procedures and safety contacts, specific to your course of study/the building(s) that you are based in, please contact your School.
  • Travelling abroad?  Then download SafeZone for travel, the free-to-use overseas travel safety app.  Learn more about it, and when and how to use it.

Information for new PGRs

Find out about your induction and tips on settling in (UoB-only).

MyERP support site

Find guidance and support material for MyERP (UoB-only), the University's integrated Finance, HR, Payroll and Procurement system, available to all staff and PGRs. 

Regulations and Code of Practice for research degree programmes

The Regulations and code of practice for research degree programmes sets out the University's intentions for:

  • the management of research degree programmes;
  • the academic standards of research awards;
  • the support provided for research degree students and their supervisors.

Research and development funding

Whether you are seeking support for research-related activities, your development or events that benefit the wider PGR community, find out how you can access or apply for funds (UoB-only). 

Room bookings

​​​​​​​Find out how you can book a meeting room. You may also find it useful to view the room guides which detail each room's set up and accessibility information, and provide photographs and directions etc.

Student fees and funding

Get advice and information on fees and funding, including help with bursaries, scholarships and loans, UK government support, and emergency short-term loans.

Student forms

Most of the student forms you may need are available online, on the University website. 

However, if you require a suspension or extension form, you will need to contact your School PGR administrator, as these need to be specifically generated for individual students.

Study and examinations

Find out more about the available study and exams support and guidance (UoB-only).

Support for PGRs who teach

Academic Staff Development provides Learning and Teaching development for all staff and PGRs who teach across the University. They provide opportunities to develop teaching practice throughout your postgraduate studies which are tailored to your experience and requirements.

Sustainability

Find out what the University is doing and how you can get involved.

Training and development

Find out more about the range of opportunities (UoB-only) available to you.

University policies

Find all the codes of conduct, policies and procedures that you need to be aware of (covering both your academic studies and wider university life) in one place.