Mission Statement:
To inspire a supportive community of doctoral researchers for doctoral researchers at the University of Greenwich
Aims
The main hope of the Doctoral Society is to provide a ‘hub’ for all postgraduate students at the University of Greenwich. The Doctoral Society is entirely student-led and has the potential to create a meaningful difference to the PhD cohort by providing excellent development opportunities. The Society's main aims may be summarised as follows:
- To connect early-career academics with various stakeholders while fostering direct engagement with senior researchers from multiple disciplines.
- To create awareness of the actual contribution made by PhDs, EdDs, Post-Doctoral researchers, and ECRs within and outside of the University.
- To expand our networking opportunities and create social events that bring all doctoral students together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
💡 What We Do
1. Connect and Network
We provide a central hub for postgraduate research students to build relationships, collaborate across disciplines, and engage with senior academics and professionals both within and beyond the university.
2. Support and Develop
Our society offers a range of training workshops, mentorship programmes, and academic support sessions designed to foster professional growth and personal development.
3. Represent and Advocate
We actively raise awareness of the challenges faced by doctoral students and work with university leadership to shape policy and improve the doctoral experience.
4. Celebrate and Socialise
We host inclusive social events, research showcases, and collaborative projects—because building a community means celebrating achievements and having fun along the way.
Committee and working groups
- Research and Enterprise Committee group (see here).
- PGR ECR Forum (see here).
- 3MT® competition working group (see here).
- Mentorships supported at the Employability and Careers Centre (see here)
Mentorship Programme
The Mentoring programme was established with the idea of promoting an environment whereby PhD students can leverage the resources and expertise of professionals within the university. The programme aims to support PhD students develop and improve their professional and transferable skills through the guidance of experts who understand your journey and your career path.
Everyone is welcome to join
Membership is free for all Greenwich students.
Changes have been made to the fee structure. All members will now have free access to all social events and academic-related workshops. However, fees may apply to specific events (e.g. off-site visits).
Academic support sessions:
Virtual Study Group - Every Saturday with PhDforum.
To join, please register on http://www.thephdforum.com.
Current Committee Members:
- President: Umar, Muhammad
- Vice President: Kasandra Matthew
- Secretary: Rejoice Wadiam Papka
- Treasurer: Lilian Treasurer
- Health & Wellbeing Lead: Conte Apostolou
- Mentorship Coordinators: Yomna Elmahrouky & Ann Dean
- Events Coordinator: Meena Saini
- Parents and Carers Rep: Tola Awe
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Other groups to join:
Academic Communities Consultation Groups: https://www.greenwichsu.co.uk/academic-communities/events/