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PhD Student Voice

University of Bath

PhD Student Focus Group

Join a small, confidential focus group to share your experiences as a PhD student at Bath. Together, we’ll explore belonging, supervision, mental health, recognition, and the future of research culture.


Sessions are interactive, supportive, and designed to amplify student voices. The format of the sessions has been created to reflect the recent student survey responses.


Each group is capped at 6 participants, so your perspective really counts.


📍 When: Friday 12th September, Virgil Building (Bath City Centre) or online

🕒 Session length: 90 minutes

👥 Who: PhD students (sessions for women-only and all genders available)


Your insights will directly shape a more inclusive and supportive PhD experience at Bath.

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Thank you for your interest in shaping the PhD experience at Bath. Please choose the option that works best for you. All responses are anonymous and confidential. Each focus group is limited to 6 participants, so please sign up ASAP if you wish to attend.

Which Focus Group Session would you like to attend?
Session 1 (10:00 – 11:30, Women Only) A safe, supportive space for women PhD students to share experiences, challenges, and ideas for change.
Session 2 (11:45 – 13:15, Women Only) A second small-group session for women PhD students to reflect on belonging, supervision, and wellbeing.
Session 3 (14:00 – 15:30, All Genders) An open session for all PhD students to discuss culture, inclusion, and how to shape a stronger research community.
Do you want to join in person or online?
In person
Online

ONLINE FOCUS GROUP FORM

If you would rather contribute through our anonymous online form please do so. FOCUS GROUP FORM

These details are only being collected to aid the booking process, they will be deleted and not shared with the institution.


If you have chosen to join online we will provide you with a Teams link before the session.


Thank you for you time.

Focus Groups Booking Form

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