Live Courses

Places can be booked on the Course Booking System.

PGR Orientation Week: 

A week long series of sessions in October to help you make a successful start to your PhD. More Information 

Preparing for you Viva

How to get ready for your viva.

On-Demand Resources

On-demand resources can be found on MyAberdeen, go to Courses, search for My PGR.

Getting Started with your PhD

Using the first 3 months of your PhD to set yourself up for success. Format: Online Course. 

Keeping Going with your PhD

What to do in the the middle years to make sure that you keep going and avoid the perils of the procrastination trap. Format: Online Course. 

Finishing Up with your PhD:

Getting to the finish line, and preparing for life after your PhD. Format: Online Course. 

Strategies For Managing Your Part Time PhD

Helping you to manage the challenges facing you when working on your research alongside the other key priorities in your working and home life. Format: Online Course. 

Orientation Week Recordings and Slides

Recordings and Presentation slides from the Postgraduate Research School Orientation week. Format: Video Presentations and video clip.

Using the Library

Introduction on how to make the most of the library. Format: Video Presentation.

Immigration and Student Visas Information

Information for our International students. Format: Written Guide.