PhD, MPhil and MD
School inductions for the 2023-24 academic year are currently being planned. We'll update this page as soon as we have more information on when and where your school induction will be taking place.
Congratulations on being offered a place at Cardiff University. We are looking forward to welcoming you as you start your research, and are working hard to ensure that you will be living and learning safely.
School induction events will take place on Thursday 13th October 2022. It is important that you attend all listed sessions.
Further information will be sent to you via email in due course, so please ensure you check your personal and Cardiff University email addresses regularly during the next few weeks.
Monday 13 October 2022
Time | Session Details |
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TBC | Meet with DPGR and PGR Admin – You will be invited to join a drop in session via Teams with Dr Pete Watson (DPGR) and Mrs Clair Southard for you to raise any questions regarding enrolment. |
TBC | Meet with Supervisor – Please arrange a meeting with your supervisor during this week. |
School induction
Thursday 13 October 2022
Time | Session details | Venue |
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11:00-11:45 | 'Information Retrieval' with Nigel Morgan, Cardiff University Library Services | E/1.03, Sir Martin Evans Building |
13:15-14:00 | 'Safety Training' with Mark Lewis | E/1.03, Sir Martin Evans Building |
14:00-15:30 | Meeting with Dr Pete Watson - Director of Postgraduate Studies, Mrs Clair Southard - Education Office Manager (Postgraduate), Mr Peter Ross (Student Voice) and a representative of The Postgraduate Cardiff Neuroscience Society (PCNS)
| E/1.03, Sir Martin Evans Building |
15:00-15:15 | ‘Research Ethics Workshop’ with Dr Alan Watson | E/1.03, Sir Martin Evans Building |
15:15-16:00 | Drop in Session for the Divisional Postgraduate Tutors, Student Representatives | E/1.03, Sir Martin Evans Building |
In addition to these scheduled induction sessions you will be emailed online induction materials regarding Health & Safety in BIOSI.
If you are unable to attend any of these sessions or if you have any questions before you start your programme, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Doctoral Academy
Doctoral Academy events will be held in person. The venue is yet to be confirmed and will be updated on the Learner Portal in due course.
Reorientation events
* Navigating Year 2 (for students entering the 2nd year)
Tuesday 4 October – 10:00 – 13:00, venue tbc
* Finishing Up, Looking Ahead (for students entering the 3rd year)
Thursday 6 October – 10:00 – 13:30, venue tbc
Starting Out for new students
* Thursday 13 October - 14:00 – 16:00, venue tbc
* Thursday 20 October - 10:00 – 13:00, venue tbc
November session tbc
Bookings are open, so please book via the Learner Portal.