Events ā€“ Doctoral and Researcher College

Events for current doctoral researchers

Induction for new doctoral researchers - Thursday 29 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.

Breakfast Club - Tuesday 24 February, 09:00-10:00

Start the day with a free breakfast and an opportunity to network with fellow doctoral researchers from across the University. Please register in RISIS.

Doctoral Research Conference - Wednesday 17 June 2026, afternoon

For more details about this year's Conference and the competitions, please visit the Doctoral Research Conference webpage.

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 . You can also follow . Previous discussion topics can be viewed on the . For further information please e-mail Dr Peña Bizama.