Wellbeing

Taking care of your wellbeing.

PGR Well Bee-ing Project

Information about the University PGR Well-Beeing Project can be found on PGR Well Bee-ing Project website with podcasts, blogs, updates and recommendations. 

Your wellbeing

The University has a wealth of resources, support, and advice on wellbeing issues for postgraduate researchers ranging from online resources on reducing stress and tension through to talking to counsellors at times of greater need. These resources and support are there for you to use – if you feel well, you will do well.

Online PGR transition resource helps you to address concerns and questions relating to wellbeing and mental health issues as well as signpost to sources of support.

You can find information specific to PGR wellbeing on the Student Support site which includes:

• Developing your Academic Identity
• Managing Professional Relationships
• Maintaining a Work-Life Balance
• Making Progress and Making the Most of your Time
• Making Connections and Creating Communities
• University Support Services 
• The Wellbeing Thesis
• Six Ways to Wellbeing for PGRs
• Wellbeing Flowchart for PGRs

Help in a Crisis

If you find that you are feeling very distressed and the pressures upon you seem overwhelming, you may start to experience a sense that things cannot get better. There are a number of support services here to help you take care of your wellbeing and these services are available online, over the telephone or face to face. If you feel you need to speak to someone urgently, or are worried about a friend, please get in touch here Student Support | Taking care of your wellbeing | Help in a crisis | The University of Manchester