Student SurveysPostgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)

The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is a national survey that enables the University to gather information about the experience of research students. It is run in collaboration with Advance HE and Jisc.  

If you have any questions about the survey please do not hesitate to contact Strathclyde Doctoral School (SDS), doctoral.school@strath.ac.uk.  

PRES 2024 has now closed, thanks to all those who participated!

PRES is now run on a biennial basis. The next available opportunity to take part will be in 2026. Please refer to our media channels nearer the time for regular updates on the 2026 PRES process.  

As a thank you for your time and feedback required to complete the survey, this year SDS made the decision to make a £2.00 charity donation for every response received.

This is what Student Minds had to say in response to the donation:

We are extremely grateful for the University of Strathclyde Doctoral School's generous support for Student Minds.  The £2,196 you have donated on behalf of student respondents to the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey will enable us to continue improving university communities so that the mental health of all students is a priority. Our work includes supporting universities to provide an environment and culture that reduces poor mental health and supports good mental health. We empower students to look after their own mental health and be there for peers who are struggling. We also conduct research into underexplored issues students are facing, and share recommendations for national change with the government and the higher education sector. 

The work we do wouldn’t be possible without the support of institutions like yourselves. On behalf of everyone here at Student Minds, thank you - it really means a lot.

Why should I take part?

We want our Postgraduate Researchers to have the best possible experience during their time at Strathclyde and PRES provides an opportunity for PGRs to tell us about their experiences. This in turn enables us to do better for all PGRs based on the information gathered.   

When do I take part?

The survey runs biennially in spring from early March until mid-May and if eligible you will receive a personalised email invitation to take part from the Strathclyde Doctoral School.

How do I take part?

The survey is open to PGRs who are Registered or in Thesis Awaited Status. Personalised links will be sent to your inbox from Strathclyde Doctoral School as soon as the survey opens.