The case studies below offer examples of doctoral student communities in UK Universities.

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This article by Kiu Sum, from The Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change presents a case study about ‘the PhD Society’, a student-led community based at the University of Westminster.

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This case study from Sussex University offers reflections about and tips on how to set up an online video call support group for doctoral students. It discusses a peer-led approach, based on four members per group. It can provide a format that you might like to consider adopting in your own university.

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Another case study of a student-led ‘PhD Association’ - this time at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh - can be found here.