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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.

October 2023 Induction

The induction events will run in person on the University of Bradford campus starting on Monday 2 October.

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

Week one

Date

Time

Session

Room

Monday 2 October

10:00 – 12:00

How to successfully complete your research degree

Chesham C1.08 

Monday 2 October

14:00 – 16:00

Essential skills for PG researchers 

Chesham B0.26B 

Wednesday 4 October

10:00 – 12:00

How to manage your supervisors

Chesham B0.03 

Wednesday 4 October

14:00 – 16:00

How to plan your research project

Chesham C2.03 

Thursday 5 October  

10:30 – 13:00 

Faculty Induction for PGRs in Management, Law and Social Sciences 

Norcroft 2.11

Friday 6 October

10:00 – 12:00

How to conduct ethical research at Bradford

Chesham C2.07 

Friday 6 October

14:00 – 16:00

Risks in your research and how to manage them

Chesham C2.03  

 

Week two

Date

Time

Session

Room

Monday 9 October

11:00 – 14:00

Faculty Induction for PGRs in Engineering and Digital Technologies (previously the Faculty of Engineering and Informatics)

Chesham B3.20

Tuesday 10 October 

09:30 – 12:00

Faculty Induction for PGRs in Health Studies

Horton A4.09

Wednesday 11 October 

09:30 – 15:00 

Faculty Induction for PGRs in Life Sciences 

Norcroft 1.16

Thursday 12 October

10:00 – 12:15

PGR expectations and responsibilities: things you need to know

Norcroft 2.11 

 

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