Induction events and activities
Departmental Induction
Tuesday 27 September 2022
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental PGR Welcome Talks, and inductions with a pizza lunch (for all new PhD students) | 10:00-17:00 | 7 West 2.6 |
Wednesday 28 September 2022
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| PGR student presentations - lunch included (for all new PhD students) | 10:00-17:00 | 5 West 2.4 |
| PGBio Pub Quiz - further details to be announced | 19:00 | Location to be confirmed |
Thursday 29 September 2022
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| PGBio Coffee Morning | 10:15-11:15 | Location to be confirmed |
| Roman Baths trips - Multiple slots during the day | Time To be Confirmed | Further details to be confirmed |
Friday 30 September 2022
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Meet your supervisor event and happy hour | 14:00 | Milner Centre |
Friday 7 October 2022
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fete and pizza event | Time to be confirmed | Milner Centre |
Starting your doctorate (e-learning module)
All new doctoral students are required to complete the 'Starting your doctorate' online course. Once registered, you should be able to access this course via Moodle, our Virtual Learning Environment. This is a self-paced course that must be completed within your first two weeks.
Doctoral welcome reception
This will take place on Wednesday 26 October 2022 17:00 - 18:30. More information will be announced soon.
SU 'Fresher's Week'
As well as these compulsory events, you can also get involved in optional activities run by The SU.
Additional support
Peer mentoring
Your Department is included in the Doctoral Peer Mentoring Scheme and you will be assigned a Peer Mentor to welcome you to your doctorate. Your Peer Mentor will email you to arrange a meeting with you in your first or second week of commencing your studies. We would encourage you to make the most of this meeting as it is a useful way to ask any questions you may have in an informal environment.
Covid-19 information for students
Find out more about the latest Covid-19 information for students.
Campus navigation
Check out our campus map to help you navigate the campus.
Help with technology
For any online sessions, if you need assistance with any IT, please contact the IT helpdesk before your induction sessions.
First meeting with your supervisor(s)
Please use our supervision checklist to help plan your first couple of meetings with your supervisor(s).