The UKCGE, the British Library, Vitae and the NUS collaborated in organising a unique event to discuss the doctoral experience of doctoral researchers, supervisors and staff supporting researchers. We drew from each of our usual audiences to bring a range of different individuals involved with doctoral study from all kinds of institutions, including doctoral researchers, into one place for a day in November.
The report provides a range of recommendations on enhancing the doctoral experience, for institutions, doctoral researchers and national organisations. These focus on raising the profile of doctoral research in all its diversity, ensuring doctoral researchers have a voice in debates on policy and provision, on the recruitment and preparation of doctoral researchers and many other aspects.