1. Spaces for Building Postgraduate Communities
Tom Collins
Policy Support Officer
University of Stirling

2. Key Messages
A vibrant research culture and sense of community needs spaces that are inviting, flexible and encourage passing encounters
Not all spaces are the same, and not all postgraduates or postgraduate communities are the same
Using data and evidence to support decisions with space is not an easy task and careful navigation of stakeholder interests and university priorities is required

3. What should we do to improve spaces and build a sense of community?
Three Questions:
What observations can we make about PG community engagement and students’ use of space?
What do we need to question or think about when building or managing spaces?
What should we do to improve spaces and build a sense of community?
PGR Zone, University of Stirling Library – launched in Sept 2017