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 current PhD students social with pizza | 13:00 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
Tuesday 22 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental welcome | 11:15 - 12:05 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| How your programme works | 12:15 - 13:05 | 4 West 1.1 |
| Library induction | 14:15 - 15:05 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Social: Rounders game | 16:15 - 18:00 | 10 West Sports Pitch (behind 10 West building) |
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 (optional)(includes lunch) | 9:30 - 16:30 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
Friday 25 September 2026
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Software training: please bring your own laptop (optional)(includes lunch) | 09:30 - 16:30 | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
| Maths PG Social Activity | 17:00 onwards | 4 West 1.7 Wolfson Theatre |
If you are a member of the Centre for Statistical Applied Mathematics at Bath (SAMBa), you will also need to attend their induction sessions.
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
Tuesday 06 October 2026. Following the Welcome Reception, The Students' Union will be holding a doctoral mixer event until 20:00 on the ground floor of the The Edge.
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