Join us on Tuesdays, 3pm-4pm in the PG Hub (Junction building, floor 2) for a break from your studies with free refreshments, to meet other postgrads, and to share tips on postgrad life. PG Tips will run every week throughout the term. This is an event which you can drop in and out of.
PG Tips is an opportunity to ask questions outside of your department and supervisor on all aspects of postgraduate life, whether that's how to apply for a PhD, how to balance your study time and your social life, or simply where does the best coffee or food on campus. Whether your queries are academic or pastoral, our Library Student Partners will share their advice, or direct you to the appropriate service.
Coming Up
Getting started on your MA
In this session, students will have the opportunity to share advice on settling in to their Masters.
They will also have the opportunity to get to know our services and chat with our Library Student Partners.
The event will take place on the 3rd October 2pm-4pm in the PG Hub, Junction 2
Imposter Syndrome
In this session students had the opportunity to share their experiences of Imposter Syndrome.
To find out more, click on the poster on the right-hand side.
Prepping of Job Searching .
In this session students had the opportunity to share their tips and discuss the pressures of job seeking.
To find out more, click on the poster on the right-hand side.
Taking the Next Steps
In this session students had the opportunity to discuss the options that they can explore after they finish their postgraduate degree.
To find out more, click on the poster on the right-hand side.
Work-Life Balance
In this session students had the opportunity to discuss tips and tricks to having a work-life balance.
To find out more, click on the poster on the right-hand side.
Student Meal Prep
In this session, students had the opportunity to discuss their favourite meals, as well as tips and tricks on saving money on food and how to meal prep for the week.
To find out more, click on the poster on the right-hand side.
Sleeping Patterns
In this session students had the opportunity to discuss what makes an effective night routine.
They were also provided with resources and directed to tools (such as the app Headspace) to explore meditation and sleep hygiene.
To find out more, click on the poster on the right-hand side.
Experiencing Change
In this session students had the opportunity to share their experience of dealing with change throughout their time at university.
They were also provided with resources and directed tools that provided tips and tricks on transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate studies.
To find out more, click on the poster on the right-hand side.
PG Tips: Sensory Refresh
In this session the students had the opportunity to explore their own sensory profiles through a variety of sensory activities.
The session explored the use of sound, lighting, smell and touch for students to discover what helps them relax or focus on their work.
In this session the students had the opportunity to share their feedback on PG Tips from term 2 and what they would like to have take place in the PG Hub.
The PG Hub is YOUR space and we want you to feel comfortable and productive studying in it!
If you wish to provide us with any more feedback, please email us at:
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we hosted PG Tips Online. If you missed these sessions, we have summarised the key information in short videos, Padlet boards and handouts:
Got a question for the ambassadors, but can't make the session this time? Why not post it to the online community?
Go to our online Ask A Postgrad platform, and post a question to either an ambassador directly, or the community as a whole.
Get involved
Is there a specific topic you would like us to include in this programme?
Send us your ideas and suggestions to or via our InstagramLink opens in a new window. Alternatively, talk to a member of staff at the PG Hub.
If you're looking for specific careers or networking advice, there is lots more information and sessions listed on the Careers webpage, as well as the MyAdvantage app.
