Postgraduate research induction timetable for the School of Physics and Astronomy
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce you to your school and course. It's important that you attend each induction activity to give you the best start to the year.
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Additional Welcome Week events: Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
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9.30am–12.30pm
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Welcome to the School of Physics and Astronomy
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We will provide important information on your MRes/PhD programme and introduce you to the team who will help and support you during your studies. Coffee and pastries will be provided.
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Physics room C14, University Park
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12.30-2pm
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Lunch and Photographs
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Lunch will be provided, and a photograph taken for school records.
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Lunch in physics room C14, photos in C12, University Park
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2-5pm
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Demonstrator Training Part I
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Compulsory training for research students involved in teaching, marking, or demonstrating.
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Physics room C12, University Park
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
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| 10am-3pm |
Students’ Union Welcome Fair |
Find out more about the societies and sports clubs you can join. There are over 270 to choose from! |
David Ross Sports Village, University Park |
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2–4pm
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Demonstrator Training Part II
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Compulsory training (continued).
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Physics room C12, University Park
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
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12 noon-3pm
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Welcome Fair
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Welcome event specifically for new students joining the school, introducing key services from across the university.
There will be another opportunity to visit the Welcome Fair on Thursday.
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Physics Foyer, University Park
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
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12 noon-3pm
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Welcome Fair
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Welcome event specifically for new students joining the school, introducing key services from across the university.
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Physics Foyer, University Park
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Wednesday 4 October
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 4 October
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3–4 pm
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Biosciences/Science Postgraduate Researchers Library Welcome
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Learn about how the university libraries can support your studies.
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Join online
Choose your session title
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