Doing a degree at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College brings so many opportunities and interesting options to enjoy your life outside your PhD –  and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø itself has a lot to offer too.

Life outside your PhD Block 1

School children taking part in outreach activities

Volunteer

Be a volunteer at different 51³Ô¹ÏÍø events such as Graduation or Welcome Week.

A group doing a pilates workout

Move 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Join to start exercising, take part in classes or become an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø athlete.

Life outside your PhD Block 2

Student helpers in blue T-shirts welcoming new students

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Award

Reflect on your experiences and get recognition for your development.

One common challenge for PhD students is to maintain a work-life balance. Check what you can do to keep this balance.

There are also external organisations you can approach:

  •  - it organises events at reduced rates for students
  •  is an organisation that introduces international students to be guests in a UK home.