Support for PGRs has changed and it is now embedded within standard practices across the University. We’ve tried to capture the breadth of support below, but if you’re not quite sure who to contact, use the pret@liverpool.ac.uk email and we’ll redirect you:
PRET team
Professor Georgina Endfield
Academic Director of PRET & APVC for Research Environment and Postgraduate Research
Email: georgina.endfield@liverpool.ac.uk
PA Email: sharon.hutchinson@liverpool.ac.uk
Steve Bickerstaff
Director of Postgraduate Researcher Experience Team
Email: s.bickerstaff@liverpool.ac.uk
Ruth Scott-Williams
PRET Administrator
Email: rsw@liverpool.ac.uk
Key contacts
Research Degree Administration
Information about registering for your degree and changing your registration status. Providing guidance on preparing your thesis for submission and the examination process.
Email: rda@liverpool.ac.uk
Webpage
PGR fees and finance, including studentships/stipends
Information about funded studentships. This includes contact details for any queries about funded PGR studentships after they have been awarded (eg When will I be paid my stipend?)
Email: pgrstudentships@liv.ac.uk
Webpage
PGR Scholarships
The University is able to offer a range of PhD scholarships and awards to home and international students. Visit this site to view the various awards, eligibility criteria, award amounts and application details.
Email: scholarships@liverpool.ac.uk
Webpage
Careers and Employability
Our team of career coaches and employability experts are here to support you, providing tailored experiences and valuable skills to help you thrive throughout university and into your early career.
Email: careers@liverpool.ac.uk
Webpage
PGR Development
The Academy’s PGR development offering is designed to enrich your skills and working relationships, foster your talents, and accelerate your professional prospects. In this area you will find links to available development resources.
Email: researcher@liverpool.ac.uk
Webpage
PGR Wellbeing
Student Services are there to help if you need support while studying. You can get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, financial advice and more.
Email: advice@liverpool.ac.uk
Webpage
The Guild Advice Centre
Offers confidential advice independently from the university such as academic, housing and welfare
Email: guildadvice@liv.ac.uk
Webpage
Academic Quality and Standards Division
View the University’s codes of practice on this team’s web pages.
Email: qau@liverpool.ac.uk
Webpage