Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
Share your experience by completing the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES). The survey runs bi-annually and opens on Monday 24 March 2025.
Postgraduate researchers – your opinion matters
We're so proud of all our researchers for their resilience and flexibility in embracing change this year. The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is your opportunity to reflect on your entire NTU experience and tell us about your views and experiences as a Postgraduate Researcher at NTU.
Your feedback will help shape the future development of our doctoral programmes. Taking part allows entry into our competition to win one of five £100 Amazon vouchers* for yourself too. All answers are anonymous.
About the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
What is the PRES?
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey is a national survey which postgraduate researchers the opportunity to tell us what you liked about NTU and what you think could be improved.
The PRES is a place for you to voice your opinions about the quality of your research degree programme, the supervision and training you receive, and your time here at NTU.
It takes place bi-annually across the UK and is co-ordinated by Advance HE.
Why should you complete it?
Your feedback is valuable and will help us to make improvements to your degree and to prioritise areas of development for the University. As a thank you, you'll be entered into a prize draw to win one of five £100 Amazon vouchers*.
Previous improvements have included:
- more face-to-face events on Fridays to make attendance for part-time doctoral researchers easier
- all Schools have also committed to expanding their research seminar programmes and now provide more opportunities for doctoral researchers to interact with each other.
- The Researcher Development Gateway has been redesigned on NOW and a Researcher Development brochure has been created, which brings together the institutional training offer in one place.
Who can take part?
All researchers registered on a postgraduate research degree at the time of the survey, including: Professional Doctorate, MPhil and PhD, who started the course before January 2025.
Get in touch
If you have a question about the survey, please email ntusurveys@ntu.ac.uk.
*Terms and conditions: No alternatives will be offered – decisions made by Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé will be final. The survey closes on 16 May 2025. Winners will be announced on 19 May 2025.