Postgraduate Study

Why the loss of a little-known grant is a 'disaster' for UK research

For 27 years a little-known grant has attracted the brightest research students to Britain. Now it is being phased out – and the disappointment is palpable

Inside Postgraduate Study

Legal eagles rush to learn

Thursday, 13 November 2008

Masters degrees in law offer a way of studying subjects that aren't always covered by conversion courses. Liz Lightfoot finds out why they are in such demand

Postgrad Lives: 'I looked at the blackholes of human rights for my dissertation'

Thursday, 13 November 2008

Postgrad Queries: 'Who has the better reputation ininternational politics?'

Thursday, 13 November 2008

Ruth's story: How one woman fought to fund her PhD

Thursday, 13 November 2008

For PhD students in arts and social sciences, money has never been tighter. And, as one woman found, the wrong financial choices could ruin your career. By Carrie Dunn

Martine Storey: 'More than 90 universities will be promoting courses'

Thursday, 13 November 2008

With the credit crunch in full swing, many people will be wondering whether a period of postgraduate study is a worthwhile investment. If you're one of these people, you'll be interested to learn that recruiters from a broad range of sectors are continuing to show an interest in graduates with postgraduate qualifications.

Are PhD students neglected by their supervisors?

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Paul Jones is among a growing number of disaffected postgraduates considering suing their universities

As ministers agree cutbacks, universities are being forced to dig deep

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Universities with the deepest pockets are able to lure the brightest postgraduates with bursaries and scholarships. Oxford and Cambridge are emulating rich American universities and both have launched fundraising campaigns for money that will allow them to compete for the best research students in the world.