New postgraduate researchers
Our website for new researchers is designed to help you navigate the early days of your research degree.
The new postgraduate researcher webpages provide all the information you need to get started, bringing together resources from the main ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ website in addition to video interviews with ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ postgraduate researchers and staff, sharing lots of advice on making the most of your time here.
PGR Induction events, September 2024
We are pleased to welcome all new PGRs to the ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Researcher School (formerly Doctoral School) in September 2024
Our induction events will introduce some of the key services that support postgraduate researchers at ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ, offering a chance to meet other new PGRs and get to know the research community, and providing a space to ask questions of experienced PGRs and staff who support researchers within Schools.
You can see what September 2024's schedule looks like below.
While most of these events will be held in person, we know you may not be on campus in the first few weeks. For those of you who won't be able to join us, recordings and slides of the ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Researcher School Induction are added to . You will also find recordings and slides from induction events from previous years on
ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Researcher School Induction Monday 23 September 2024, 09.15-15.00, Conference Centre at Bramber House |
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Are you starting your research degree at ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ this Autumn? Join us for the ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Researcher School Induction and get a head start on your PGR journey. The event is designed to be an informal way to find out more about the support available from teams across the University, start to think about the first stage of your research, a chance to ask questions and to connect with fellow researchers. |
Registration, coffee and tea09.15-09.45 |
Welcome Session09.45-11.15, Terrace Room This session will introduce you to the key parts within the ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ that can provide structure and support for you throughout your PGR studies. You’ll also learn more about the key source of structure and support, your supervisor/s, and how to ensure that your relationship is placed on a firm footing. |
Starting Your Research Degree panel11.20-12.45, Terrace Room & Gallery Room |
Market Stalls and Lunch12.45-13.30, Terrace Room & Gallery Room |
Workshop on developing a Personal Development Plan13.30-15.00, Terrace Room You'll learn about the concept, purpose and benefits of developing a PDP and have a go at writing your own, with help from your peers. The session will also provide suggestions for training and development during your PGR journey. |
PGR Essentials |
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PGR Essentials: Introduction to the LibraryMonday, 7 October, 2.00pm-3.00pm, Library Teaching Space Thursday, 17 October, 1.00pm-2.00pm, online via Zoom
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PGR Essentials: Careers and Entrepreneurship
Thursday 3 October, 2.00pm-2.45pm, Library Teaching Space This participative event promotes the University's Careers and Entrepreneurship services. You’ll find out how the ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Careers team supports researchers and explore various career destinations for PGRs, including setting up your own business or social enterprise. It's never too early to start thinking about what you're aiming for after your degree! |
PGR Essentials: Introduction to EthicsTuesday 1 October, 11.00am-12.00pm, Library Teaching Space Friday 11 October, 10.00-11.00am, online via Zoom You can not collect any new data from humans, animals, social media or conduct auto-ethnographic research without having received ethics approval beforehand, so at this early stage of your postgraduate research, it is essential to understand the ethics approval process. This workshop will look at the key principles of undertaking ethical research, and explain how to go about obtaining ethical approval from the University's Ethics team. There will also be opportunities to consider some case studies, ask questions about your own work, and gain insights on how to embed good ethical practices in your research. |
PGR Essentials: International Researchers LunchMonday 30 September, 11.30am-1.00pm, Quiet room at Meeting House Whether you’re new to the UK or continuing your studies, this informal event is a chance to meet other international researchers and get advice from the ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Researcher School and ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ's International Student Advisors, over lunch in one of the most iconic buildings on campus. Later-stage PGRs and early career researchers will also be invited, giving you the chance to learn from their experiences as researchers new to the UK. |