Induction events and activities
Departmental Induction
Monday 21 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| New PhD students welcome with Director of Studies | 10:15 - 11:05 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Student-led campus tours | 11:05 - 13:00 | Meet in 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Meet your Cofactor and social with pizza | 13:00 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Unit choices check | 15:15 onwards (times assigned) | Staff offices |
Tuesday 22 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tea and coffee | 10:00 - 10:15 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| SAMBa welcome and group photographs | 10:15 - 11:15 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Departmental welcome | 11:15 - 12:05 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| How your programme works | 12:15 - 13:05 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Library induction: please bring your laptop | 14:15 - 15:05 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Unit choices check | 15:15 onwards (times assigned) | Staff offices |
Wednesday 23 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tutoring training | 09:30 - 12:30 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Lunch provided | 12:30 - 13:00 | 4 West Foyer |
| Tutoring training | 13:00 - 15:00 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Department social and introduction to the research groups (drinks and nibbles provided) | 16:00 - 18:00 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
Thursday 24 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Software training: please bring your own laptop | 9:00 - 17:00 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
Friday 25 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Software training: please bring your own laptop | 09:00 - 17:00 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Maths PG Social Activity | 17:00 onwards | 10 West Sports Pitch (behind 10 West building): rounders match (weather permitting) |
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
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