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To make sure PhD Researchers have the best possible experience while studying at Ulster University we need to know what you think we are doing well and if we can do anything better.

The PRES runs every other year and our next survey will run from 27 March to 16 May 2025.  Our postgraduate researchers will receive an invitation to participate in the survey containing a unique survey URL and we hope that everyone will take part.  As an incentive, we are offering two £100 Amazon vouchers as part of a prize draw.

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PRES 2023 results

We're proud to announce that the 2023 results for PRES are now available, and Ulster University had another great year.

Ulster ranked 4th in the UK for overall PhD researcher satisfaction , with a participation rate of 78% (compared to a national average of 30%).  Ulster also ranked 5th in the UK for research culture and were above average in every performance indicator.

Other highlights:

  • 4th in UK for Responsibilities
  • 5th in UK for Professional Development
  • 5th in UK for Community
  • 6th in UK for Support
  • 6th in UK for Research Skills
  • 6th in UK for Progression

(Source: Higher Education Academy, June 2023)

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