The event is co-organised by the University of Sussex, the University of Portsmouth and Vitae.

to disseminate examples of best practice in PGR mental health and wellbeing emanating from the PGR Catalysts projects of the South-East of England.
to create an opportunity for exchanging knowledge and discuss challenges, with an emphasis on co-creation and sustainability
to spur collaborations with local organisations involved in improving PGR mental health/wellbeing

South-East Universities and local organisations involved or interested in PGR mental health/wellbeing are welcome.

10.00 Tea/coffee available

10.30 Welcome address

10.40 Emma Day (Vitae) on the PGR Catalyst projects and their evaluation

11.00 University of Sussex: project summary & the PhD Community Support Initiative (Kate Meakin, Manuela Salazar, Katharina Hendrickx)

11.20 University of Portsmouth: project summary (Dr Rachel Moss) & example best practice (TBD)

11.40 University of East-Anglia: project summary (Dr John Turnpenny) & example best practice (TBD)

12.00 Queen Mary University of London: project summary (Dr Fryni Panayidou) & example best practice (TBD)

12.20 Q&A

12.40 LUNCH

13.30 How can the Theory of Change help plan and deliver successful interventions? (Vitae)

13.45 Theory of Change-based group activity applied to challenges and barriers to successful PGR mental health interventions

15.05 Synthesis/reflections from group activity

15.10 Closing remarks

15.30 End

Student Voice and the Co-creation of Interventions for Improving Post-Graduate Researcher Mental Health and Wellbeing