Support for PGR Students

The University provides a variety of services to support postgraduate research students to manage their wellbeing.

The fully accessible Health and Wellbeing Centre is based in Bristo Square and houses the Student Counselling and Disability & Learning Support Services, the University Medical Centre, and an independent Pharmacy. It offers professional one-to-one consultation rooms and a wellbeing lounge for students and staff. 

Student Counselling | Student Counselling

Support for Postgraduate Research (PGR) Students | Disability and Learning Support Service

The Chaplaincy offers a variety of wellbeing support options including mindfulness, tai chi, PGR Spa, a PhD book club and the Listening Service. 

Multi-Faith and Belief Chaplaincy, For All Faiths and None | Chaplaincy

Each School or Deanery has a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser to support all cohorts of students.

Student Wellbeing Service | Student Wellbeing Service

The University of Edinburgh Doctoral College

The University of Edinburgh Doctoral College coordinates information, training and support for postgraduate researchers from across the University.

Doctoral College | Doctoral College

Useful resources

The Wellbeing Thesis is an online resource for postgraduate researchers to support wellbeing, learning and research.

Home - The Wellbeing Thesis

Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students | Student Administration