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Inspiring postgraduate researchers

Home to an exceptional research community

The University of Portsmouth Graduate School is home to a community of more than 1,000 research degree students across our 5 faculties.

Whether you're studying for a PhD, MPhil, MRes, MD, Professional Doctorate or PhD by Publication, the Graduate School can help you through every aspect of your research degree, from admission, registration, submission of your thesis, to your viva voce examination.

The Graduate School is where you'll find bespoke training and professional development courses to grow your research career – and is your first port of call for student and supervisor guidance and support, and for the latest postgraduate social and academic events.

The Graduate School also offers training and support for your supervisory team, to make sure that your supervisors have the skills and knowledge to support you through your research degree from start to finish.

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PGR Student Spotlight - Nadine Sadler

PGR Student Spotlight - Nadine Sadler
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EdD Conference 2024 – Research in Practice

EdD Conference 2024 – Research in Practice
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Exciting new workshops for Postgraduate Researchers: your 2024/25 Graduate School Development Programme is here!

Exciting new workshops for Postgraduate Researchers: your 2024/25 Graduate School Development Programme is here!
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Eldon Building buzzes with innovative research at the Festival of Doctoral Research 2024!

Eldon Building buzzes with innovative research at the Festival of Doctoral Research 2024!
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Extraordinary logistics for D-Day and new maritime projects discussed in podcast

Guy Collender

Extraordinary logistics for D-Day and new maritime projects discussed in podcast