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
09 Apr 2026

Commercially Curious Programme launched

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Commercially Curious Programme
24 Mar 2026

Doctoral College webinar, 'Strategies for Doctoral Success'

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Doctoral College webinar - Strategies for Doctoral Success
10 Mar 2026

UL Doctoral College PhD Supervision Lifecycle Programme2026

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UL PhD Supervision 2026

Latest Events

Latest Events
Ross Higgins Teaching
19 Jan 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

Winter School in Generic & Transferable Skills 2026

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PhD graduates
24 Apr 2026

Doctoral College webinar - 'The importance of Transversal Skills for your thesis and future career'

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UL Post-Graduate Researcher Showcase,2026
20 May 2026

PGR Showcase Conference 2026 - Call for Submissions

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