Induction for new postgraduate researchers
Our induction events for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) are designed to:
- ensure that you are well prepared for your research degree
- familiarise you with doctoral-level study and begin your expert skills development
- help you meet other researchers within your research area and across the University
Key information
- Compulsory induction events for all new PGRs can be found in the schedule below - all induction events are compulsory unless otherwise stated.
- Please bookmark this page as rooms may be subject to change. The campus map information attached below will also help you find your way around.
- Session times are UK GMT.
- There is no need to book, simply turn up at the venue at the time shown below.
- Contact the BRDF team if you have any queries about induction.
- Find more useful information on the key contacts and resources page.
June 2024 Induction
The induction events will run in person on the University of Bradford campus from Monday 3 June to Friday 7 June. You do not need to be on campus before the 3 June start-date. However, enrolment does open on 1 June, 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
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Date |
Time |
Session |
Room |
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Monday 3 June |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Richmond Building, Room H34 |
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Monday 3 June |
12:00 – 13:00 |
Campus tour |
Richmond Building, Room H34 |
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Monday 3 June |
14:00 – 16:00 |
Pemberton Building, Room P2.01 |
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Tuesday 4 June |
09:30 - 12.00 |
Norcroft Building, Room 1.16 |
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Tuesday 4 June |
09:30 - 12.00 |
Faculty Induction for PGRs in Engineering and Digital Technologies |
Chesham Building, Room B3.20 |
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Tuesday 4 June |
09:30 - 12.00 |
Faculty Induction for PGRs in Management, Law and Social Sciences |
Bright Building Room 01.08 - Orange Meeting Room |
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Tuesday 4 June |
12:00-13:00 |
Networking Lunch |
PGR Lounge |
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Tuesday 4 June |
13:30 – 14:30 |
Richmond Building, Room L24 |
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Tuesday 4 June |
15:00 – 16:00 |
How to find literature and make the most of library resources |
Richmond Building, Room L24 |
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Wednesday 5 June |
10:00 - 12:00 |
PGR Expectations and Responsibilities: Things you need to know |
Horton Building, Room D0.01 |
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Wednesday 5 June |
14:00 - 16:00 |
Chesham Building, Room C2.07 |
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Thursday 6 June |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Chesham Building, Room C2.03 |
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Thursday 6 June |
12:00 - 13:00 |
Careers Session |
PGR Lounge |
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Thursday 6 June |
14:00 - 15:30 |
Phoenix North East Building, Room 0.98 |
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