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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 shown or at the virtual session linked) at the time shown.  
  • Contact the BRDF team if you have any queries about induction.

June 2023 Induction

The induction events are run in person on the University of Bradford campus starting on Monday 5 June. There are some Faculty specific induction sessions still to be confirmed which are not yet showing in the timetable. 

Week one

Date

Time

Session

Room

Monday 5 June

10:00 -12:00

Welcome and Introducing your PGR Progression Milestones

Chesham B0.02 

Monday 5 June

14:00 -16:00

Planning your Research Project

Chesham B0.03

Tuesday 6 June 

12:00 – 14:00 

Faculty Induction for PGRs in Management, Law and Social Sciences  

Richmond D5

Wednesday 7 June

10:00 -12:00

Ethical Research and Bradford’s Ethics Review Process 

Chesham B0.02

Wednesday 7 June

14:00 -16:00

Risks in Research and How to Manage Them 

Chesham B0.02

Friday 9 June

10:00 -12:00

Completing your Development Needs Analysis 

Horton D0.01

Friday 9 June

14:00 -16:00

Working with your Supervisors 

Chesham B0.03

Week two

Date

Time

Session

Room

Tuesday 13 June 

09:30 – 15:00 

Faculty Induction for PGRs in Life Sciences 

Norcroft Building 1.16 

Tuesday 13 June 

10:00 – 13:00 

Faculty Induction for PGRs in Engineering and Informatics 

Chesham B3.20 

Wednesday 14 June

All day

Three Minute Thesis Competition

Norcroft Centre Auditorium

Thursday 15 June

10:00 -12:00

University Induction

Richmond C9 

Thursday 15 June

12:00 - 14:00

Networking lunch and induction debrief PGR lounge

*Please note that the Three Minute Thesis competition is not a mandatory induction event, however, the BRDF team would like to invite you to attend as it’s a good opportunity to hear about postgraduate research taking place here at Bradford and network with fellow PGRs and staff.

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