PandemicPGRs
@pandemicpgrs
An account to organise/advocate for Post Graduate Researchers in the pandemic and beyond. DMs open. See link in bio for more
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http://pgrs.uk 06-05-2020 12:37:33
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The group representing the UK’s top research universities has argued against treating postgraduate research students as staff, saying it is not in their interests. Robin Bisson is on parental leave Russell Group PandemicPGRs UCU Postgrads UCU NUS UK Prospect Union researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-uni…
Agree 100% with this response to the Russell Group report in response to UKRIs new deal for PGRs as staff. PGRs already carry out many staff duties such as teaching/supervision and equipment maintenance for free or cheap labour PandemicPGRs UCU Postgrads
Union publishes wish list for ‘new deal’ for postgraduate researchers: PhD campaigners call for better support for marginalised postgraduate researchers in response to consultation. (£) Sophie Inge UCU Postgrads UCU UK Research and Innovation Alex 🇵🇸 Doctor MunRobot 🗑🔥 researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-res…
That's right, we're getting the PandemicPGRs x UCU Postgrads campaigning going and this time PGRs have got more experience, better networks and more resources PGRs Against Low Pay 🔥
UKRI to consult on increasing support for postgraduates: Research funder considers boosting support amid rising inflation and cost of living. Sophie Inge UK Research and Innovation UCU Postgrads PandemicPGRs Alex 🇵🇸 researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-res…
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PandemicPGRs do your thing! 👇
We've seen that UK Research and Innovation has published a response to the PGRs Against Low Pay campaign's open letter - now signed by close to 10,000 PGRs, demanding a #PGRPayRise & more. We're hosting a meeting next Wed 27th at 6pm to discuss next steps. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…