New postgraduate researchers
Our website for new researchers is designed to help you navigate the early days of your research degree.
Scroll down for the Doctoral School welcome events schedule, including links to sign up for our Induction Day on Monday 2 October and additional PGR Essentials sessions.
These pages provide all the information you need to get started, bringing together resources from the main Sussex website in addition to video interviews with Sussex postgraduate researchers and staff, sharing lots of advice on making the most of your time here.
Doctoral School Induction
We're looking forward to welcoming you to the Doctoral School in October!
Our induction events introduce some of the key services that support postgraduate researchers at Sussex, offer you a chance to meet other new PGRs and get to know the research community, and provide space to ask questions of experienced PGRs and staff who support researchers within Schools.
We're pleased to announce this year's schedule below. Please note - booking is essential as we have limited capacity, and links to register will be added shortly.
While most of these events will be held in person, we know you may not all be on campus in the first few weeks. For those of you who can't join us, recordings will be added below so you won't miss out. You'll find a selection of previous welcome events on our RDP Canvas site, including talks from the key services supporting PGRs and panel discussions on starting your research degree.
Induction events, October 2023
Doctoral School Induction Day Monday 2 October, 09.15-16.30 - Conference Centre, Bramber House |
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Are you starting your research degree at Sussex this Autumn? Join us for the Doctoral School Induction Day and get a head start on your PGR journey. The day is designed to be an informal way to find out more about the support available from teams across the University, start to think about the first stage of your research, a chance to ask questions and to connect with fellow researchers. The Gallery Room will be available as a quiet space for anyone who needs it, other than during the panel session at 11.20. |
Registration, coffee and pastries09.15-09.45 |
Icebreaker activity09.45-10.00, Terrace Room |
Welcome Session10.00-11.15, Terrace Room This session will introduce you to the key parts within the University of Sussex that can provide structure and support for you throughout your PGR studies. You’ll also learn more about the key source of structure and support, your supervisor/s, and how to ensure that your relationship is placed on a firm footing. |
Starting Your Research Degree panel11.20-12.45, Terrace Room & Gallery Room |
Market Stalls and Lunch12.45-13.30, Terrace Room |
Workshop on developing a Personal Development Plan13.30-15.00, Terrace Room You'll learn about the concept, purpose and benefits of developing a PDP and have a go at writing your own, with help from your peers. The session will also provide suggestions for training and development during your PGR journey. |
Hive Scholars Welcome15.00-16.30, location tbc Meet the Research Hive Scholars, three researchers who support the PGR community at Sussex and manage the Hive space with the Library. Further details to follow. |
PGR Essentials |
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PGR Essentials: Introduction to the LibraryTuesday 3 October, 13.00-14.00 - Arts A071 |
PGR Essentials: Careers and Entrepreneurship
Tuesday 3 October, 14.00-14.45 |
PGR Essentials: Introduction to EthicsWednesday 4 October, 14.00-15.00 |
PGR Essentials: International Researchers LunchMonday 9 October, 11.30-13.00 Later-stage PGRs and early career researchers will also be invited, giving you the chance to learn from their experiences as researchers new to the UK. |