Question ID Item label Response scale PREQ Please tell us about your postgraduate research experience.If you have had more than one supervisor or have 1. Strongly disagree studied in more than one department or faculty, please respond to the questions below in relation to your 2. Disagree most recent supervision experience, whether by one or more supervisors.Please interpret ‘thesis’ and other research-related terms in the context of your own field of education.Please indicate the extent to which you 3. Neither agree nor disagree strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree or strongly agree with each of these statements. 4. Agree (STATEMENTS) 5. Strongly agree preq01 Supervision was available when I needed it preq02 The thesis examination process was fair preq03 I had access to a suitable working space preq04 I developed an understanding of the standard of work expected preq29 I am confident that I can apply my skills outside the university sector preq05 The department provided opportunities for social contact with other postgraduate students preq30 I improved my ability to design and implement projects effectively preq06 My research further developed my problem solving skills preq07 My supervisor(s) made a real effort to understand difficulties I faced preq08 I had good access to the technical support I needed preq09 I was integrated into the department’s community preq10 I improved my ability to communicate information effectively to diverse audiences preq11 I understood the required standard for the thesis preq31 I had opportunities to develop professional connections outside the university sector preq12 I was able to organise good access to necessary equipment preq13 My supervisor(s) provided additional information relevant to my topic preq14 I developed my skills in critical analysis and evaluation preq15 I was satisfied with the thesis examination process preq16 The department provided opportunities for me to become involved in the broader research culture preq17 I was given good guidance in topic selection and refinement preq18 I had good access to computing facilities and services preq32 I had opportunity to work on research problems with businesses, governments, communities or organisations outside the university sector preq19 I understood the requirements of thesis examination preq33 I developed my understanding of research integrity (e.g. rigour, ethics, transparency, attributing the contribution of others) preq20 I improved my ability to plan and manage my time effectively preq21 My supervisor(s) provided helpful feedback on my progress preq22 A good seminar program for postgraduate students was provided preq23 The research environment in the department or faculty stimulated my work preq24 I received good guidance in my literature search preq34 I gained confidence in leading and influencing others preq25 The examination of my thesis was completed in a reasonable time preq26 As a result of my research, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems preq27 There was appropriate financial support for research activities preq28 Overall, I was satisfied with the quality of my higher degree research experience 2021 GOS International Report 52