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 |
Chesham Building, |
|
Monday 7 October |
12:00 – 13:00 |
Campus tour |
Leaving from |
Monday 7 October |
14:00 – 16:00 |
Chesham Building, |
|
Tuesday 8 October |
09:00 - 12.00 |
Faculty of Life Sciences PGR Induction |
Norcroft Building |
Tuesday 8 October |
10:00 - 12.00 |
Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies PGR Induction |
Chesham Building |
Tuesday 8 October |
09:30 - 12.00 |
Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences PGR Induction |
Richmond Building |
Tuesday 8 October |
09:30 - 12.00 |
Faculty of Health PGR Induction |
Richmond Building |
Tuesday 8 October |
12:00-13:00 |
Networking Lunch |
PGR Lounge |
Tuesday 8 October
|
13:30 – 14:30 |
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 |
Wednesday 9 October |
13:30 - 16:00 |
Horton Building, |
|
Thursday 10 October |
10:00 – 12:00 |
Phoenix North East Building, |
|
Thursday 10 October |
13:00 - 15:00 |
Careers, Fellowships and Training |
Chesham Building |
Friday 11 October |
10:00 - 12:00 |
Richmond Building, |
|
Friday 11 October |
14:00 - 16:00 |
Richmond Building, |
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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