"A very warm welcome to the Department of Life Sciences, I am really looking forward to meeting you during the Welcome Week and helping you to settle into the research community here at Bath. The Department has a broad cross-section of research activities taking place and many opportunities to hear more about these through weekly seminars and informal social meet ups, that everyone is encouraged to join. We hope that you enjoy being part of our department and wish you every success."
Anita McGrogan Director of Study
Induction events and activities
Departmental Induction
Monday 21 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Department welcome and induction | 11:00 - 12:00 | Centre for Evolution seminar room (1st floor) |
| Welcome lunch | 12:00 - 13:00 | Centre for Evolution social space |
| What does a PhD journey look like? | 13:15 - 14:15 | Centre for Evolution seminar room (1st floor) |
| Campus tour | 14:30 - 15:00 | Centre for Evolution foyer |
Wednesday 23 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline walk and chat (alternative arrangements if it is raining) | 14:30 - 16:00 | Centre for Evolution foyer |
Thursday 24 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing | 09:15 - 10:00 | 6 West 1.1 |
| Department coffee and chat | 10:00 - 11:00 | 4 South Pavilion |
| Year 1 requirements and opportunities | 11:15 - 12:15 | Centre for Evolution seminar room (1st floor) |
| Health and safety | 14:15-15:15 | Centre for Evolution seminar room (1st floor) |
Tuesday 29 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment training | 10:15 - 11:15 | Centre for Evolution seminar room (1st floor) |
| Library training | 11:30 | Library training room level 1 |
Friday 02 October 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| PhD conference talks | 13:15 - 14:15 | Centre for Evolution seminar room (1st floor) |
Friday 16 October 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Baths trip | 10:30 - 12:30 | The Roman Baths |
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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