Induction for new research students

The Doctoral College is hosting an induction programme for new postgraduate research students
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Induction for new research students

The Doctoral College is hosting an induction programme for new postgraduate research students
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Welcome to your research degree with the Â鶹´«Ã½

At the induction sessions there will be opportunities to learn more about starting your research degree, procedures and milestones; to learn about support and training for research students; to meet other new research students; and to meet staff from the Doctoral College, Library and International Office, who are there to help you during your research degree at Â鶹´«Ã½.
For enquiries about the Doctoral College induction for new research students, please email researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk
For other research degrees enquiries, please contact the Doctoral College .
 
Wednesday 7 January 2026

10:00 - 10:30 Arrival (tea and coffee available)
10:30 - 11:30 Welcome to your research degree and getting started Professor Mairi Knight, Director of the Doctoral College
11:30 - 12:00 Postgraduate Research representatives and the Students’ Union Faculty and School PGR representatives, Students’ Union
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 14:00 Research degrees: processes, policies and procedures Doctoral College
14:00 - 14:30 Campus treasure hunt and tour.
Thursday 8 January 2026

10:00 - 11:00 GradBook and induction Q&A Doctoral College
11:00 - 11:30 Break
11:30 - 12:30 Researcher Development, training and support, Dr Sarah Kearns, Researcher Development Programme
12:30 - 13:15 Lunch
13:15 - 14:00 Library and information services - Information Specialists
14:00 - 15:00 International students and Student Visa sessions. 
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Please note:
  • Induction is a mandatory requirement for all new research students.
  • New research students will receive invitations to attend Doctoral College induction.
  • If new research students are unable to attend any scheduled sessions, researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk will provide access to induction resources through our Moodle page.
  • All Doctoral College induction enquiries can be emailed to researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk
  • Faculties/schools will arrange additional local induction events (for enquiries please contact your school Postgraduate Research Coordinator ).
Academic Year 2025/26 induction days will take place on:
  • 7 – 8 January 2026 (for January starters)
  • 9 – 10 April 2026 (for April starters).
 

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