UL’s Doctoral College is responsible for the management and development of postgraduate research across the University.

The College supports the academic and professional development of Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) across all areas of academia, industry and society. UL’s Doctoral College strives to increase infrastructural efficiencies, accommodate the diversity of research and research needs, and promote networking opportunities.

It will advocate for:

  • The development of high-quality doctoral programmes

  • The enhancement of the learning and teaching experience for PGRs and supervisors

  • The development of regulations and guidelines to support excellence in research

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Latest News

Latest News
Muddasar Muhammad (Bernal Institute, UL) and Aideen McCabe (UCC)
13 Nov 2024

Muhammad Muddasar (Bernal Institute) comes 2nd in IUA National 3-Minute Thesis Final

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Grainne Gibson
01 Nov 2024

Success for UL in Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships

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Doctoral College on YouTube
31 Oct 2024

Doctoral College on YouTube

UL's Doctoral College is on YouTube featuring numerous finals of the 3-Minute Thesis competition, the Doctoral College webinar series and more.
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Latest Events

Latest Events
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22 Oct 2024 - 29 May 2025

Doctoral College ‘Open Science’ Lunch Seminars for UL PGRs, 2024/2025

Doctoral College Lunch Seminars for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) on ‘Open Science’
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Active Networking in Research Settings
21 Nov 2024

Active Networking in Research Settings workshop, November 21, 2024

This interactive workshop teaches participants how to connect with people and network effectively in various settings, including research settings, both in person and online.
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Organising and Analysing Qualitative Data in Your PhD
22 Nov 2024

Doctoral College Webinar - 'Organising and Analysing Qualitative Data in Your PhD'

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