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 16 September 2024. 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.
Date: Wednesday 30 October 2024
Time: 10am - 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 as well as your PGR reps, network with tutors and senior tutors, 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
10am – 10.45am
Registration and networking with stalls.
10.45am – 12.15pm
Presentation/Talk.
12.15pm – 1.30pm
Lunch, networking (including with senior tutors/tutors and advisors), stalls.
1.30pm – 3pm
New PGRs - activities ran by reps at school level (including senior tutors, tutors, and advisors).
Current PGRs - refresher session and networking opportunity.
3pm – 4pm
International PGRs - opportunity to meet the network leads and other international PGRs.
All other PGRs - Break.
4pm onwards
DAGS welcome event for all PGRs
Date: Monday 30 September 2024
Time: 12 noon - 2pm
Location: AV Hill Building, Room 1.006
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.
Date: Thursday 10 October 2024
Time: 1pm
Location: Room 3.02a, third floor, Core Technology Facility (CTF)
Meet your fellow PGRs in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at this Welcome and Induction event.
Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 10:30-14:30
Location: To be confirmed
Join our welcome reception and lunch on Wednesday 25 September from 10.30 to 14.30.
This will be a lovely opportunity to welcome new PGT students to the University and it would be lovely to see you all there. The venue for this is not yet confirmed.
Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024
Time: 12 noon - 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.
Date: Monday 7 October
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Core Technology Facility, Room 3.02A
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.
Manchester Cancer Research Centre - Division of Cancer Sciences Postgraduate Researcher Welcome Event
Date: Friday 4 October 2024
Time: 12:30pm-4pm
Location: Rooms 104-105, Paterson Building, Wilmslow Road, M20 4BX (opposite the Oglesby Cancer Research Building)
Details: Light food and drinks provided.
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre and Division of Cancer Sciences will welcome new Postgraduate Researchers (all funders) to Manchester on Friday 4 October 12:30pm-3pm (at the Paterson Building). This is followed by a chance to meet wider staff and students from 3pm-4pm (at Oglesby Cancer Research Building). This event is also open to students/fellows who begun their PhD in January 2024 and may not have attended an MCRC-DCS specific induction event before.
Agenda
- 12:30pm-1pm - lunch served in Rooms 104-105, Paterson Building
- 1pm-3pm - talks from MCRC Training Office, Comms Team, Education Chairs and Current PGRs
- 3pm-4pm - refreshments/networking in the Oglesby Cancer Research Centre foyer
If you have dietary requirements beyond vegan/vegetarian please provide your dietary requirements.
Students based at UoM campus can claim back bus/train travel costs.
Contact MCRCTraining@Manchester.ac.uk with any queries and to receive the Outlook calendar invitation.
Student induction
Date: Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Time: 10.30am - 12pm (noon) - followed by a sandwich lunch at 12pm with some of our current PhD students.
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 by email closer to the date.
Date: Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Location: University Place, room 1.219
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.
Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Time: 1.30pm - 4pm
Location: Alan Turing Building, room G.107
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.
Date: Thursday, 17 October 2024
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Location: University Place, room 1.219
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.
1) MBRC Welcome and Induction
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 10am – 2.30pm
Location: Congregation Room, Vaughan House
Additional information: At this induction, students will learn more about the programme structure, including bespoke training and cohort activities. They will also have the opportunity to meet the BRC Operations Director, Capacity Building Team, Academic Career Development Lead, and other BRC Infrastructure Leads, as well as their cohort.
2) MBRC PhD Showcase Event
Date: Friday, 11 October 2024
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: MFT Post Graduate Lecture Theatre and Jefferson Suite
Additional information: This event will allow all BRC PhD cohorts to meet and network. Attendees will also be introduced to the BRC Director and Cluster Leads. The event will feature presentations and poster sessions, showcasing the PhD research happening across the BRC.
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.
A Guide to your PGR Journey
The Doctoral Academy have created two handy guides (Home and Overseas). These guides are designed to complement the comprehensive resources available on our Doctoral Academy website and the information provided during your induction. They also provide easy quick links the University-wide information as we recognise there is a lot of information shared throughout your time at Manchester.
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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