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
Doctoral College annual report published
17 Apr 2025

Doctoral College annual Progress Report published

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Prof Ann MacPhail, Prof Pirjo Nikander, Dr Ger Downes
17 Apr 2025

Eminent international scholar, Prof Pirjo Nikander, delivers PhD Supervisor training

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Finalists for 2025 Grand Final of 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) announced
16 Apr 2025

Finalists for 2025 Grand Final of 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) announced

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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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Doctoral College ‘Picture This!’ competition for UL PGRs
13 Mar 2025 - 01 May 2025

Call Open for Doctoral College ‘Picture This!’ competition 2025 for UL PGRs.

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UL PhD candidate experiences of doctoral education
29 Apr 2025

UL PhD candidate experiences of doctoral education - Event at Research Week '25

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