With greater emphasis being placed on the quality of the PGR experience, the diversity and differing needs within the PGR cohort require sensitive management. Alongside the recent revisions to the UoS PGR Code of Practice, a new 'UoS PGR Offer' has been formulated and endorsed by UEG.
A driving force behind recent policy changes are the changing expectations on and of doctoral researchers. A particular focus is their employability, as the majority will not remain in academia.