PhD Induction 2023-2024
We're looking forward to welcoming you to the School of MPS in September!
We are running a number of induction sessions that you are strongly encouraged to attend before you begin your PhD with us. These sessions will introduce you to our MPS PGR support team and you will learn some key information about your studies with us.
Please join us from 13:45 - 16:00 in room 4C10, Pevensey 2, on Thursday 28th September, and from 10:30 - 12:00 in room 4C10, Pevensey 2 on Friday 29th September. You are also very welcome to attend the PGR welcome social in the Pevensey 2 foyer at 16:00 on Thursday 28th September, and to stay for a complimentary lunch after induction on Friday 29th September.
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Thursday 28th September |
Session |
Speaker |
Location |
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13:45 |
Head of School Welcome |
Professor Stephan Huber (Head of Physics) |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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14:00 |
Your PhD in MPS |
Dr Miro Chlebik (Director of Doctoral Studies) |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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14:15 |
Your PhD in MPS |
Professor Daniel Litim (Sub-Director of Doctoral Studies for Physics) |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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14:45 |
Doctoral researcher’s perspective |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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15:00 |
Coffee break |
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Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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15:20 |
PGR representatives |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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15:30 |
Meet the professional services team |
Matthew McConkey & Emma Ransley |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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15:35 |
Research Seminars |
Dr Miro Chlebik |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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15:45 |
Dealing with Difficulties |
Dr Miro Chlebik |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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16:00 |
PGR welcome social event with all PGR students and supervisors |
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Pevensey 2, foyer |
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Friday 29th September |
Session |
Speaker |
Location |
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10:30 |
Welcome |
Dr Miro Chlebik |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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10:35 |
Health & Safety talk |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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11:05 |
Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education |
Professor David Seery (Course Convenor for Fundamentals of Teaching) |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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11:20 |
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
Dr Chris Byrnes (Director of EDI, MPS) |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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11:35 |
Careers information session |
Kathryn Mountford |
Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
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12:00 |
Lunch |
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Pevensey 2, 4C10 |
If you have any questions about this timetable, or any aspect of your induction please contact Matthew McConkey on mps-pgrsupport@sussex.ac.uk
Our colleagues in the Doctoral School are also running induction events and training on Monday 2nd October that you are advised to attend. You can find information about this here.