Yes! All students at the University of Bath, at every level of study, are members of the SU.
The SU run events specifically for doctoral students. Want to be the first to know about doctoral events? Join the Doctoral Community, and follow SUBathPG on instagram!
There are many opportunities to get involved while you study at Bath. Click on the links below to find out more:
Yes, the SU has several diversity and support groups, which are free for all students to join, no matter your level of study. Find out more about our diversity and support groups here:
Both the SU and University offer advice and support on a range of issues.
The University runs a Wellbeing Service which offers support on a variety of issues, in addition to a dedicated mental health service. The University also runs the Be Well programme, which includes events, activities and courses to support student wellbeing. Find out more here:
Find out tip and tricks to reduce your expenses and information about the financial support on offer from the University here:
The SU Advice and Support team offer guidance on a range of academic issues. Doctoral students can also get support from PGR Independent Advisors, who can support you with issues that cannot be resolved at a departmental or school level.
The Doctoral College runs a variety of events designed to improve doctoral students academic skills.
There are multiple sources of funding that doctoral students can apply to for support with various academic activities. Click on the links below to find out more.
The Doctoral College have various guides, forms and information on their resources for doctoral students page. This includes details about starting your research, confirming your research and submitting your thesis.
The University has a wealth of information and guidance about student accommodation, including where to log maintainance issues. The SU's Advice and Support service can also support students with accommodation issues, both on and off campus. Find out more here:
Any questions and concerns about visas should be directed to the University's Student Immigration Service.
If you've been affected by bullying or harassment, there are several different teams at the University you can choose to speak to. Bullying and harassment is not your fault, and all of the services can support you whether you want to make a formal complaint or just need someone to talk to. Each of these contacts is utterly confidential.