University of Portsmouth Doctoral College

Recently, we promised to share photos from our 2026 Festival of Doctoral Research (DocFest). We're delighted to go one step further with a blog post celebrating this year's event.

Packed with photos and highlights from another record-breaking festival (190 of you attended!), the article showcases the incredible range of doctoral research taking place across the University of Portsmouth and the vibrant community that makes DocFest such a success.

We hope you enjoy looking back on a fantastic day of research, friendship and fun.

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/research-culture/annual-festival-of-doctoral-research-continues-to-break-records

We're delighted to share that we've been ranked 4th in the UK for postgraduate research student satisfaction in the 2026 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey!

This fantastic result reflects the commitment of colleagues across the University of Portsmouth who support our postgraduate researchers and deliver an outstanding doctoral experience. Thank you to everyone involved in postgraduate research at the University of Portsmouth, and to all our PGRs who took the time to complete the survey and share their feedback.

You can read more about our ranking here: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/portsmouth-ranked-4th-in-global-research-student-satisfaction-survey

Portsmouth ranked 4th in global research student satisfaction survey The University of Portsmouth has achieved its highest ever overall satisfaction score for postgraduate research in a global survey for a second year.

🎓 Graduation starts today! 🎉

A massive congratulations to all our postgraduate research students who will be crossing the stage over the next two weeks. We're so proud of you all and what you have achieved and we hope that you've enjoyed your time at the University of Portsmouth.

If you're graduating this year please do tag us in your photos as we love to see and share them of Portsmouth Doctoral College

The fourth edition of our Research Connect newsletter is out now!

Keep up with the latest research and innovation taking place across the University of Portsmouth. Whether you’re a researcher, student, partner, or simply curious about the work we do, Research Connect is designed to keep you informed, inspired, and connected to our thriving research and innovation community.

https://www.port.ac.uk/research/our-research-and-innovation-culture/current-news-events-and-updates/research-connect-april-2026

Research Connect - April 2026 | University of Portsmouth Welcome from Professor Vikas Kumar, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Welcome to the April edition of Research Connect. This newsletter continues to be an important way for us to share the achievements, opportunities and collective progress that define our research and innovation comm...

Thinking about joining us for a Master's or research degree? Book your spot at our upcoming Postgraduate Open Day to find out why the University of Portsmouth is for you.

📅Wednesday 20 May 2026
📍Richmond Building, Portsmouth
⏰2-5pm

Find out more and book your place: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/open-days/postgraduate-open-days/postgraduate-open-day

Current students may be eligible for 20% off through the Fast Track application route (T&Cs apply): https://www.port.ac.uk/fast-track-application-route-for-portsmouth-grads

We had a fantastic second and final day of our postgraduate researcher induction. A day focused on supporting PGR wellbeing, mental health and inclusion, while equipping them with practical development tips, resources and peer insights to help them plan for a successful research journey.

Thank you to all of our student panel participants for sharing their knowledge to the group.

We’re pleased to welcome our February 2026 cohort of postgraduate research degree students to the University of Portsmouth 👋🏽

Today and tomorrow we are based at Portsmouth’s D Day Story museum for our 2-day induction.

With the upcoming Christmas break, and the closure of many areas of the University during this time, Emma Cripps (our Researcher Developer at the Doctoral College) has provided some tips for taking your own break.

https://myport.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/taking-a-break-over-the-festive-period-a-pgr-perspective

Research has shown that taking breaks can have a positive impact on wellbeing and productivity. So, look after yourselves this Christmas and we will see you in the New Year.

The University of Portsmouth is supporting Postgrad LIVE. Whether you’re just thinking about a PhD or already planning ahead, Postgrad LIVE London is the event to explore your options.

Come along to chat to Emma and Marianthi about your options at the University of Portsmouth.

📍 Senate House, Malet Street, London
📅 Wed 15 Oct 2025
⏰ 12–3pm (drop in anytime!)

Book your ticket now - see you there!: https://www.findamasters.com/events/postgrad-live/londonoctober25

We're pleased to see one of our fantastic postgraduate research students, medical doctor and PhD candidate Chukwuemeka Uzoma, leading a study that is working to improve patient safety during major pelvic surgery. Read more about the collaborative research taking place between the University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/early-results-from-pelvic-surgery-study-point-toward-safer-operating-practices

Early results from pelvic surgery study point toward safer operating practices University of Portsmouth and Queen Alexandra Hospital team up to further improve patient safety during major pelvic surgery.