Information for new postgraduate researchers (September)
Congratulations on receiving an offer from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health to undertake a postgraduate research degree. Make sure to refer to this page on a regular basis as it will be updated with important information and documentation.
A very warm welcome to you all. We are delighted you have chosen The University of Manchester to study for your postgraduate research degree, and hope you find it a highly rewarding and enriching experience.
Read the full welcome message (PDF, 112KB).
Doctoral Academy Senior Leadership team
Get ready
Our Get Ready for Manchester (PDF) guide is the perfect one-stop shop to help you prepare for coming to the University and settling into postgraduate life in the UK.
Events and activities schedule
The University will run a series of events starting from Monday 18 September 2023. This page will be updated regularly with all new and upcoming events specific to new postgraduate researchers in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
Doctoral Academy induction for all PGRs
Date: Friday 27 October 2023
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: Whitworth Hall
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Doctoral Academy cannot wait to welcome our new Postgraduate Researchers!
The session will begin with an introduction from important contacts from the Doctoral Academy. You will also have the opportunity to meet the Doctoral Academy's key professional services staff members, your PGR reps and the Doctoral Academy Graduate Society (DAGS), and ask any questions you may have.
This session will provide you with an understanding of the PGR support networks, training and opportunities available to you at The University of Manchester in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
Please note that this core training session will be taking place in-person and is not an online event.
Agenda
1pm – 1.30pm
Registration and refreshments
Remember to sign in so that your attendance is recorded on your eProg progression page
1.30pm – 3pm
Presentations
Meet the DA team and hear from the Academic lead for Student Experience, learn about training from the Research Development and My Research Essentials Library Teams. You will have the opportunity to meet the School Reps, our network reps and the editors of the Research Hive.
3pm – 4pm
Network and meet the speakers
This is your opportunity to speak to the key speakers, divisional reps, Policy tea, Innovation Factory and International Society and ask any questions you may have.
Register via Eventbrite
MRC DTP welcome and induction
Date: Tuesday 3 October 2023
Time: 15:00-17:00
Location: Roscoe Building Room 2.3 (view map)
This is an MRC-specific induction. You will also be invited to attend other Faculty/University induction and welcome events to help you settle when you arrive. You will receive information regarding these in the coming weeks.
At the induction, you will learn more about the programme structure, including bespoke training and cohort activities, and you will meet the DTP Programme Director, Dr Anna Woollams, your cohort tutor Dr Jo Pennock, and colleagues from the Doctoral Academy – as well as your fellow cohort.
The induction will be followed by a DTP social event, hosted at a venue nearby campus by the MRC DTP student committee.
BBSRC DTP welcome and induction
Date: Monday 2 October 2023
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: AV Hill Building, Room 1.006
At the induction, you will learn more about the programme structure, including bespoke training and cohort activities.
You will meet the DTP Programme Director, your cohort tutor, and colleagues from the Doctoral Academy – as well as those in your cohort.
Wellcome Trust Immuno-Matrix in Complex Disease induction event
Date: Monday 2 October
Time: 10:30-11:30am (arrive by 10:15am)
Location: Room A.4025/6 Michael Smith Building (see map)
You will be met in the foyer of the building and taken up to the room together. Please arrive for 10:15am so that we can arrange appropriate access for you.
This is a programme-specific induction – you may also be invited to attend other Faculty/University induction and welcome events to help you settle in when you arrive. You will receive information regarding these separately.
At the induction, you will learn more about the programme structure and you will meet the Programme Director, Prof Tracy Hussell, as well as your fellow cohort. A programme handbook will be circulated in advance, as well as the schedule for the coming weeks of induction and training sessions.
MCRC induction (with Division of Cancer Sciences)
Date: Friday 20 October 2023
Time: To be confirmed
Location: To be confirmed
The MCRC and the Division of Cancer Sciences (DCS) warmly invite all new cancer-focused PhD researchers to our collaborative Welcome Event.
The event is intended for all new cancer researchers regardless of funding type/programme, and is open to those based across all university Divisions.
This session will provide an introduction to the MCRC, DCS and Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre, and Manchester's cancer sciences training landscape.
Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (CRUK MI)
Student induction
Date: Monday, 2 October 2023
Time: 10.30am - 12pm (noon)
Location: Room 103, Paterson Building (view directions)
The CRUK MI induction is delivered by the postgraduate research tutor and manager.
The induction provides information and signposting to key University webpages for essential information throughout the PhD, including handbooks, regulations, code of practice, skills training, equality and diversity, and wellbeing.
The session provides an overview of the CRUK MI research services and current research groups.
Details for this induction will be sent to you via email closer to the date.
Student showcase
Date: Friday, 13 October 2023
Location: Lecture Theatre, Oglesby Cancer Research Building (view location)
Schedule:
- 8.30am - 9am: Student showcase registration
- 9am: Director welcome
- 9.05am: Student talks
- 5pm: Showcase end
- 5.30pm: Social event, The Red Lion (view location)
Life as a PGR in the School of Health Sciences
Date: Tuesday 17 October 2023
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Roscoe Building, 2.2
This session will be delivered by your School PGR Director and Dr Debbie Smith, Academic Lead for Postgraduate Research Experience.
This session will be tailored to your School. It will summarise the key stages of a research degree and highlights the key skills required.
Register your attendance: Starting Postgraduate Research in Biology, Medicine and Health (Training Catalogue)
Please note that to register for this event, you must use the University Training Catalogue and log in using your University username and password. If you have any questions, please email: acadresdev@manchester.ac.uk.
Life as a PGR in the School of Biological Sciences
Date: Wednesday 18 October 2023
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Simon Building, 2.61
This session will be delivered by your School PGR Director and Dr Debbie Smith, Academic Lead for Postgraduate Research Experience.
This session will be tailored to your School. It will summarise the key stages of a research degree and highlights the key skills required.
Register your attendance: Starting Postgraduate Research in Biology, Medicine and Health (Training Catalogue)
Please note that to register for this event, you must use the University Training Catalogue and log in using your University username and password. If you have any questions, please email: acadresdev@manchester.ac.uk.
Life as a PGR in the School of Medical Sciences
Date: Thursday 19 October 2023
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Simon Building, 2.39
This session will be delivered by your School PGR Director and Dr Debbie Smith, Academic Lead for Postgraduate Research Experience.
This session will be tailored to your School. It will summarise the key stages of a research degree and highlights the key skills required.
Register your attendance: Starting Postgraduate Research in Biology, Medicine and Health (Training Catalogue)
Please note that to register for this event, you must use the University Training Catalogue and log in using your University username and password. If you have any questions, please email: acadresdev@manchester.ac.uk.
For more events, please see the University-wide Welcome website and the Students' Union website for more events and further information.
Doctoral Academy
The University has a worldwide reputation based on high-quality teaching and research, and we are sure that your research degree will provide a solid foundation for your future career success.
You are joining the Faculty's Doctoral Academy, which is responsible for all aspects of the Faculty's postgraduate research student activity. Our goal is to create a supportive environment that allows you to excel and reach your full potential.
Offering access to first-class facilities and strong links with regional health-service providers and industry, our postgraduate research degree programmes are designed to meet the diverse needs of all our students.
To-do list
See a list of things to do before you begin your programme.
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Training and development
Find out about training and development opportunities for our new postgraduate research students.
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