Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2015
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey closed on the 14th May 2015- many thanks to the 40.8 % of our doctoral researchers (565) who completed the survey, and took the time to give us your vital feedback
Why is it important?
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey is the only national survey of postgraduate research students and so the only way for us to compare how we are doing against the national average, and to make changes that will improve your experience in the future.
The survey asks you about things like supervision, resources, research culture, progress and assessment, responsibilities, research skills, professional development, opportunities and overall experience.
However, robust results depend upon a high response. Your participation is therefore very important and your time is greatly appreciated.
We hope you will take this opportunity to help us enhance the experiences of our doctoral researchers.
What happens to the results?
Survey results will be disseminated to the Doctoral Studies Committee (whose remit is to oversee the delivery of provision for doctoral researchers) and to the Directors of Doctoral Studies within each School. Collective responses about the need for improvement will help the university to work to make things better. Summarised results will also be shared with the doctoral community.
You can find out more about the 2013 survey, results and subsequent actions.
Who should I contact for further information?
Helen Hampson, Researcher Development Officer is coordinating the survey. Please contact her for further information at
researcher-development@sussex.ac.uk.