Booked your induction place? We’ll be in touch on Thursday 07 October!
Welcome to our online Doctoral College Induction Programme, 12-13 October 2021. Our programme will help you make a successful start to your doctorate by introducing you to research study at Brighton, the milestones on your journey, our researcher development workshops, and the range of services and opportunities available to support your studies.
Induction will take place on Microsoft Teams. See below for an overview of the daily induction programmes, our evening social event, and some workshop dates for your diary. You will also have the opportunity to attend an induction event hosted by your school. Please book your Doctoral College online induction place now.
BOOK YOUR DOCTORAL COLLEGE INDUCTION PLACE NOW!
Doctoral College online induction programme 2021-2
Please note, details and times are subject to change. Click the link for each day for the programme schedules.
Induction Day 1 Tuesday 12 October, 10.00-15.00
On the morning of Day 1 we have a series of welcome and introductory talks. You’ll learn more about research at the University of Brighton, gain an understanding of the structure of your research degree, and meet key members of academic and administrative staff.
The afternoon programme is more interactive so we recommend being ‘camera-ready’! You’ll have an opportunity to introduce your research to your peers in a session facilitated by Dr Mark Erickson.* Following that, you’ll find out about the range of workshops in our Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PRDP) and explore how we can best support your training needs through all stages of your doctorate and for life beyond the PhD. (See below for some key workshop dates in October and November.)
We’ll close the afternoon with a Q&A session but you are very welcome to ask questions throughout the day.
*Preparatory task for Day 1: for our interactive session in the afternoon, please try to have with you an object that represents your research.
Induction Day 2 Wednesday 13 October, 13.00-16.30
We open day 2 at 1pm with a key workshop for new doctoral students, Research Plan Guidance. In this session, you’ll gain insights into how to design and structure a good research plan and complete the first of your doctoral milestones.
Following the workshop, we have series of short talks. You can find out about our library and IT services; support for wellbeing, mental health, disability and dyslexia; teaching opportunities; and the work of Brighton Students’ Union and our PGR Reps.
In-person social event, Tuesday 12 October, 5.30pm+
Booking has now closed for our welcome meal. If you would like to join us, please complete the form below to join our waiting list. We will contact you in the event of any cancellations.
Following the Day 1 induction programme, why not join us at Palm Court Restaurant on Brighton Palace Pier for a traditional seaside meal of fish and chips (vegan/ GF options available)?
Online induction finishes at 15.00 so we hope that will give most of you enough time to travel to the seafront. If you want to attend and have further to travel, you can join online induction from a campus computer suite or PGR study room. Please ask your Research Student Administrator for details (and please ensure you have headphones so you don’t disturb other computer users in the rooms!).
This evening event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your peers in-person and, if you’re new to the area, to check out one of Brighton’s famous and much loved attractions. We’ll pay for your main meal; you’ll just need to pay for any drinks and food extras.
Please note, booking for this in-person event closed on 05 October. We may have cancellations so if you’d like to join us, please use the form below to add your name to our waiting list.
If you have booked a place and need to cancel, please contact us on DoctoralWorkshops@brighton.ac.uk so your place can be offered to someone on the waiting list.
JOIN OUR WAITING LIST FOR THE EVENING WELCOME MEAL!
Workshop dates for your diary
As a doctoral student at Brighton, your learning and development is well supported by our Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PRDP). This comprehensive suite of workshops provides training in core research skills, support in achieving doctoral milestones, careers advice and more. Most PRDP workshops in semester one will take place online on Wednesdays, 10.00-12.00 or 14.30-16.30. Only one workshop, Research Ethics, is mandatory and it will be repeated at least termly.
You’ll be able to book workshop places when you are fully enrolled and set up on PhD Manager. In the meantime, we recommend you take note of the following key workshop dates:
- Weds 13 October (part of induction, 13.00-14.00): Research Plan Guidance
- Weds 20 October, 10.00: An Introduction to Research Ethics and Integrity
- Weds 20 October, 14.30: Doctoral Milestones and Managing your Research Project
- Thurs 28 October, 10.00: Literature Reviews and Research Diaries (Please note change of date – was originally 27 Oct)
- Weds 03 November, 14.30: Working with your Supervisor
- Weds 17 November, 14.30: Academic Writing Skills (Please note change of time – was originally 10.00)
You can see full workshop details and further sessions in semester 1 here.
Once you’re fully enrolled, you’ll also have access to PRDP workshop recordings.
Any questions?
If you encounter any issues or have questions about induction or workshops, please email DoctoralWorkshops@brighton.ac.uk. We look forward to meeting you and hope you find our programme of events useful and enjoyable.
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