PGR Manager is our brand-new tracker system for postgraduate research (PGR) students, which will go live this September.
PGR Manager will replace the current way PGRs track their progress (whether that is via PGR Tracker or another method) and means that the majority* of our PGR students will have an improved and consistent student experience.
What are the benefits of PGR Manager for students?
As well as being easier to navigate, the new system will allow PGRs to do more things in one place. They can still submit their progression reviews and receive feedback online, but from September, they’ll also be able to use PGR Manager to:
- Complete and update their training plan and data management plan throughout their candidature
- Set up supervision meetings with their supervisory team, track meetings, upload documents and receive feedback
- See all their progression review milestones and deadlines in an interactive timeline to help plan their studies
- Identify their skills needs and book onto training courses
- Submit a case for Special Considerations, if they need to
- Change mode of study, transfer or withdraw, if they need to
How will I know how to use PGR Manager?
The Doctoral College will be running roadshows with academics and Faculty Graduate School Office colleagues over the next few weeks, to show them around the new system and answer any questions.
A dedicated SharePoint site will also soon be launched where you can access training videos that will walk you through how to use PGR Manager, as well as a set of FAQs for the most common queries.
If you have a question about PGR Manager at this stage, please submit it using this form. The Doctoral College will use this insight to inform its FAQs and training.
*Students who commenced their programme of study prior to 01.08.2016 will continue to use the current system (either PGR Tracker or paper) to manage their progression.
