PGR Comments Board for School of Art and Media by Lorraine Slater

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

Do you feel part of a research community? Is this important to you? Are there enough opportunities (e.g. in your school or CORE) to find out about other people's research and share your own? Have there been any research events or activities you've found particularly valuable?

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

How are you finding the organisation of your doctoral studies? Can you find the information you need online (e.g. on the Doctoral College site, school areas, StudentView, My Brighton) Could this be improved?

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

How easy is it to find additional support when you need it e.g. support for wellbeing, visa/CAS issues, funding for research activities?

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

Are there are any ways we could improve your research degree experience?

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

Are there specific resources (journals, study spaces, equipment, software) you've found helpful? Can you access resources when you need them? Are there other resources you would like?

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

Do you feel confident you have the necessary academic support and practical guidance to help you complete the progression points in your degree (e.g. APR, submission)? Do you know how to access milestones workshops and Doctoral College guidance pages? Do you find the progression requirements clear? Or sometimes confusing?

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

What is going well on your research degree? What are you enjoying?

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

Are you happy about the teaching opportunities available to you? Do you know how to access training and support? Has teaching been beneficial to you? Have you found the time commitment manageable?

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

Do you know how you can provide feedback on your research degree experience (including this Padlet)? Are there enough opportunities for you to provide feedback? Are you aware of how your feedback and that of other doctoral students has been valued and acted on by the university?

lslater22 — 2025-12-18 11:29:57 UTC

Are your research skills developing? Are your training needs being met? Have any activities or training programmes been particularly beneficial to the development of your research skills? Are there areas you would like more support?