We are very pleased to welcome you to Bath. There are a range of sessions and activities that are designed to help you get your studies off to the best possible start.
You will be able to access the booking link for events once you have completed registration.
Department and programme induction events
Find details of your department/programme induction event here. These events are compulsory.
Doctoral welcome reception
This will take place on Tuesday 06 October 16:00 - 18:30 in the Claverton Rooms.
An opportunity to meet and find out about doctoral groups and networks, find out about central services, hear talks from different members of our University community, network with other new doctoral researchers and enjoy complimentary drinks and refreshments.
Booking link: Check back here for the booking link. Bookings open Monday 07 September 2026.
Welcome workshops
A series of 5 workshops to help you get started on the essentials. Attendance is mandatory at these workshops. Please check back here for the booking link. Bookings open Monday 07 September 2026.
These sessions will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the topics.
Each session is has different options, to allow flexibility. You should only book and attend one of each session.
Workshop 1: 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
Your supervisor is one of the most important resources provided to you by the University to support you to complete your research successfully. Getting the supervisory relationship off to a good start is essential in a doctorate programme, requiring clarification of roles, expectations, responsibilities and behaviours.
Please check back here for the booking link.
Workshop 2: 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
This session will provide information and guidance on starting your doctorate programme at the University of Bath. It will also involve guidance on completing your agreement of expectations form, and will help you to conduct an initial review of your current and required skills in relation to the Researcher Development Framework (RDF). This will help you to identify which development activities to engage with during your doctorate and what to list on your agreement of expectations form.
Please check back here for the booking link.
Workshop 3: Research Ethics@Bath Webinar
Wednesday 14 October 2026 14:15–15:15 ONLINE (this webinar will be recorded and available to watch at a later date)
Please check back here for the booking link.
Workshop 4: An introduction to research integrity
These workshops are interactive and therefore only available as in person events.
Wednesday 28 October 2026 14:15-16:05 10 West 2.47 or Monday 16 November 2026 13:15-15:15 Venue to be confirmed or Wednesday 09 December 2026 10:15-12:05 Venue to be confirmed
Please check back here for the booking link.
Workshop 5: Open research
To be confirmed
Your doctoral career: what, why, when?
Wednesday 02 December 2026 14:15-15:45 10 West 2.47 or
Friday 04 December 2026 10:15-11:45 online
Please check back here for the booking link.
SU 'fresher's week'
As well as these compulsory events, you can also get involved in optional activities run by The SU. These include events specifically for postgraduates. Many of these are free to join.