Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)
PRES 2026: Now Closed
Thank you to all postgraduate researchers who took the time to complete the PRES 2026 survey, and to colleagues who supported and promoted it.
What is PRES?
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is a major national survey of postgraduate research (PGR) students, run annually by universities across the UK and internationally. It is coordinated by Advance HE and is designed specifically to capture the experiences of doctoral and other research‑degree students.
PRES provides institutions with robust, comparable data on the research student experience.
How has your feedback made a difference?
Your feedback really does make an impact. The results of the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) are used at both departmental and institutional levels to understand what’s working well and where improvements are needed to enhance the experience of research students.
Previous PRES Surveys
Find out more about previous Postgraduate Research Experience Surveys and the University's results:
If you have any queries about anything to do with PRES, please contact the Doctoral College at: