I am Dr Oliver Walton, Reader in International Development and I am your Director of Studies.
I look forward to meeting you and ensuring your PhD experience in SPS is as enjoyable and rewarding as possible! Your research is fundamental to the Department’s research agenda and academic performance. Our established Research Centres and the pop-up Centres are a great way to develop contacts and find synergies between your research and other PGR and academics in the Department and Faculty. Visit our website.
I am working to build a strong PGR community together, seeking ideas to be more interactive and connected. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on how we can enhance the PGR experience in the Department. My office door is open to you during working hours, and you are welcome to email me to organise a meeting outside those hours in person or online. My email is oew20@bath.ac.uk.
I will see you on the 24th of September at 10:15 in the Chancellor's Building, room 3.10 on campus for our Induction event.
Have a great start to your PhD studies!"
Induction events and activities
Departmental Induction
Wednesday 24 September 2025
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Department welcome and induction | 10:15 - 12:15 | Chancellor's Building 3.10 |
Wednesday 1 October 2025
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty induction with focus on community building (compulsory) | 09:30 - 14:00 | 1 West 2.102 |
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