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Events for current doctoral researchers

Induction for new doctoral researchers - Thursday 26 January 2026, 11.00-12.00

If you are a new doctoral student starting in January 2026 or you missed the autumn induction, then please come along to this short session where we will share a range of important information about your doctoral studies. See further information on induction.

Tuesdays 11.00-12.00 - Keep 'fit' for your studies

Taking place on most Tuesday mornings, this discussion group provides a space for you to discuss issues that can impact your doctoral research, such as managing academic pressure, discussing your research ideas with your supervisor, increasing your concentration and motivation, perfectionism, and managing procrastination. Group discussions are led by Dr Alicia Peña Bizama of the Student Wellbeing Service and take place online (via Blackboard) and on campus in the Doctoral and Researcher College. Booking is not required. Attendance does not count towards annual training requirements. 

To access discussion groups, meeting links can be found in the ‘Keep fit for your studies’ module in the Doctoral and Researcher College Blackboard area. You can also follow Dr Peña Bizama’s X account. Previous discussion topics can be viewed on the Keep fit for your doctoral studies blog. For further information please e-mail Dr Peña Bizama.

Doctoral Research Conference 2024

Watch some highlights from the Doctoral Research Conference in 2024.

You can see more of our PhD students talking about their research by visiting our Youtube playlist

Doctoral Research Highlights 2024

This publication captures some of the varied and incredible things that our doctoral researchers did in 2024. 

View the Doctoral Research Highlights 2024

Previous editions of the Doctoral Research Highlights 

View the Doctoral and Researcher College Highlights 2023

View the Graduate School Highlights 2022