The Department of Education welcomes new PhD students through two Induction sessions. The first, on 05 October, focuses on orientation. You will meet key staff in the department, enjoy a lunch with staff and current PhD students and have an induction to the Library. The second session, on 06 October, focuses on your professional development as a researcher and also introduces you to core values around equity, diversity and inclusion and research ethics. My name is Dr Shona McIntosh and I am your Director of Studies. If you have any queries about your studies please feel free to contact me.
Induction events and activities
Departmental Induction
Monday 05 October 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to ethical research | 14:00 - 15:00 | online (you will be supplied with a link to this session) |
Tuesday 06 October 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Library induction | 11:00 - 12:00 | The library |
| Lunch and photographs | 12:00 - 13:00 | 1 West North level 3 foyer |
| Department induction | 13:00 - 16:00 | 1 West North 4.18 |
Doctoral College Induction Events
To book your place on these events please log on to MyDoctoralDevelopment. You will need to have completed registration online to access MyDoctoralDevelopment. Bookings open Monday 07 September 2026
Welcome Reception
Tuesday 06 October 16:00 - 18:30 in the Claverton Rooms
Welcome Workshops:
Attendance at the welcome workshops is compulsory.
Establishing expectations in supervision
Thursday 01 October 2026 14:15-16:05 in 10 West 2.47 or
Friday 02 October 2026 10:15-12:05 online
Preparing for agreement of expectations
Wednesday 07 October 2026 14:15-16:05 in 10 West 2.47 or
Friday 09 October 2026 10:15-12:05 online
Introduction to Research Ethics@Bath Webinar
Wednesday 14 October 14:15-15:15 online
This session will be recorded and made available after the event if you are unable to attend.
Introduction to Research Integrity
Wednesday 28 October 2026 14:15-16:05 10 West 2.47 or
Monday 16 November 13:15-15:05 Venue to be confirmed or,
Wednesday 09 December 10:15-12:05 Venue to be confirmed.
The Introduction to Research Integrity workshops are interactive and are therefore only available as in person events.
An Open Research Landscape: What it means for me, my research and my career
To be confirmed.
Your doctoral career: what, why, when?
Wednesday 02 December 2026 14:15-16:05 in 10 West 2.47 or
Friday 04 December 2026 10:15-11:45 online
SU Social Event
Details to be confirmed. Please check back here.
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