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QAA Membership Podcast
The QAA Membership Podcast series hosts discussions on some of the biggest issues facing higher education institutions.
QAA Membership Podcast
Improving support for postgraduate researchers (PGRs)
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In this month’s instalment, Dr Kerr Castle (QAA’s Quality Enhancement & Standards Specialist) chats with Mercy Mwansa (University of Leeds) and Rachel Van Krimpen (University of Nottingham) about different barriers to success for postgraduate researchers.
The discussion covers issues including mental health and wellbeing, imposter syndrome, the influence of research culture and perceptions of identity.
During the episode, the guests discuss the work of their QAA Collaborative Enhancement Project, ‘Defining, Measuring and Supporting Success for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) from Diverse Backgrounds’ and conclude with suggestions for senior leaders to better support PGRs.