Survey information
The survey launches on 4 March 2024 and will be open until 30 April 2024.
Eligible students will receive automated personalised notifications to fill-in the survey on the day that it launches and on key points during the period that the survey is open. Reminders via email and social media will be circulated regularly to maximise outreach.
Eligibility criteria
- Postgraduate research students on a PhD, Doctoral or Research Masters (2024 starters and part-time first years will be surveyed in 2025). Eligible postgraduate students will receive notifications to complete the survey. Reminders via email and social media will be circulated regularly to maximise outreach. If you have any questions or wish to opt out, please contact surveys@mdx.ac.uk
What the survey looks at
The survey questions are broken down into the following areas:
- supervision
- resources
- research culture
- community
- progress and assessment
- responsibilities
- support
- research skills and professional development
- opportunities
- overall experience
- motivations
*Collaborative Partners' students (OCMS, Metanoia, LST, NSPC) can respond to the survey using the relevant link, that was sent via email. Eligibility criteria and access information are the same for both surveys.
What is PRES?
This survey is run by AdvanceHE on behalf of many UK universities and gives you the opportunity to provide valuable feedback that can lead to enhancements in your learning, teaching and research experience.
In previous years, students' feedback has led to improvements including:
- Knowledge into Action events – with workshops and opportunities to connect your research to external stakeholders
- Postgraduate research rooms - The refurbishment of some of the Faculties’ postgraduate research rooms, which are open to all postgraduate researchers
- A University-wide review of Postgraduate Research through the lens of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) to monitor that our processes and practices are fair and inclusive.
- Cost of Living support- managing your finances can be challenging, and we want you to have the help you need to get the most out of your time at Middlesex. We've continued the Living Costs Fund and details of all financial support is available online.
- Mental Wellbeing Support – we have developed a wide range of support including online guidance and apps to maintain your wellbeing; as well as counselling and mental health appointments and workshops; and support for those with disabilities or dyslexia
Postgraduate Research Competition Winners!
Chokchai Srianan
Russell Lewis
Danita Melanie Morrison
James Collins
Alan Mcpherson
Oana Octavia Dumitra
Abid Hussain
Malak Dahroug
Muhammad Younas
Adriana Rogozi
