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Induction for new postgraduate researchers

Induction is a crucial milestone in the research degree journey and is designed to help you settle in the world of research. We want to support you from your first day at Bradford with crucial information, resources and knowledge so you can hit the ground running with confidence.

PGRs have given positive feedback on the induction programme and we strongly recommend you engage with all the sessions. 

“I found it ultimately inspiring and felt much more sure about my immediate goals afterwards”

“It’s a great opportunity to meet other PGRs and build connections”

“The sessions are interactive, enjoyable, and the large amount of information delivered was the accessible and manageable.

Attending induction means you are more likely to succeed in your degree. Our induction events for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) are designed to:

  • ensure that you are well prepared for your research
  • familiarise you with doctoral-level study
  • begin your skills development that will support you and your project
  • help you meet other researchers within your research area and across the University

Every induction session is mandatory for all new PGRs. There is no need to book, you simply turn up at the venue at the time shown.

Outlook Calendar invites will be sent to both your personal and Bradford account, please accept these so you can get reminders of the sessions.

You should contact the BRDF team via bradfordrdf@brad.ac.uk if you have any questions about induction.

You can find more useful information on our SharePoint Postgraduate Researcher pages (login required).

October 2024 Induction

The induction events will run in person on the University of Bradford campus from Monday 7 October to Friday 11 October. You do not need to be on campus before the 7 October start-date. However, enrolment does open on 1 October, should you wish to complete your Welcome and ID Check early, or if you have a pre-arranged meeting with your supervisor(s) already scheduled.

Select the session titles in the timetable below for more information on what each session will cover.

Week one

Date

Time

Session

Room

Monday 7 October

10:00 – 12:00

How to successfully complete your research degree

Chesham Building,
Room C2.08

Monday 7 October

12:00 – 13:00

Campus tour

Leaving from
Chesham C2.08

Monday 7 October

14:00 – 16:00

Essential skills for PG researchers 

Chesham Building,
Room C1.08

Tuesday 8 October

09:00 - 12.00

Faculty of Life Sciences PGR Induction 

Norcroft Building
Room 1.16 

Tuesday 8 October

10:00 - 12.00

Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies PGR Induction 

Chesham Building
Room B3.20

Tuesday 8 October

09:30 - 12.00

Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences PGR Induction 

Richmond Building
Room D1

Tuesday 8 October

09:30 - 12.00

Faculty of Health PGR Induction

Richmond Building
Room D5

Tuesday 8 October

12:00-13:00

Networking Lunch

PGR Lounge

Tuesday 8 October

13:30 – 14:30

Getting the most out of University of Bradford IT systems  

JPB Library 01.58 IT suite

Tuesday 8 October

15:00 – 16:00

How to find literature and make the most of library resources

JPB Library 01.58 IT suite

Wednesday 9 October

10:00 - 12:00

PGR Expectations and Responsibilities: Things you need to know

Pemberton Building
Room
P2.01

Wednesday 9 October  

13:30 - 16:00

How to manage your supervisors

Horton Building,
Room D0.02

Thursday 10 October   

10:00 – 12:00

How to plan your research project

Phoenix North East Building,
Room 0.98

Thursday 10 October   

13:00 - 15:00

Careers, Fellowships and Training

Chesham Building
Room B4.01

Friday 11 October  

10:00 - 12:00

How to conduct ethical research at Bradford

Richmond Building,
Room H34

Friday 11 October  

14:00 - 16:00

Risks in research and how to manage them

Richmond Building,
Room H34

 

 

 

Nonattendance at induction

Completion of induction is a requirement in the regulations. For this reason, attendance registers are taken and reported to faculties. If you are unable to attend, then you must inform the university with an explanation by emailing the BRDF team bradfordrdf@brad.ac.uk and your respective Faculty PGR admin team fomlss-pgr@bradford.ac.uk / fohs-pgr@bradford.ac.uk / fols-pgr@bradford.ac.uk / foei-pgr@bradford.ac.uk

Once you enrol, you must then discuss and agree a recovery plan with your supervisors. Resources to help you do this are available on the Postgraduate Researchers SharePoint (login required).

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