PhD Induction

Welcome to UCL Greek and Latin!

For PhD students starting their programme in September 2024 or January 2025

Welcome to UCL! The Director of the PhD programme in Greek, Latin, and the Ancient Middle East is Professor Stephen Colvin.

There is a Common Room for postgraduate students in the Department of Greek and Latin (Gordon House) which you are welcome to use at any time.

Arrival at UCL

The academic session starts on Monday 23 September 2024: undergraduate teaching (full term) starts the following Monday.

New PhD students should make an appointment to see Prof. Colvin during the week of 23 September (this can be done by email): either face-to-face meeting or via videolink.
You can also take a look at the schedule for MA Induction: you are encouraged to attend the induction events on Wednesday, 25 September 10:00 - 13:00.
There will be a drinks reception for MA and PhD students on Tues 24 September at 6.00pm in the Department.

Information and Welcome events

Maps of the main Bloomsbury campus of UCL (the Department is here)

UCL library services: information and updates
Institute of Classical Studies library: information and updates
Eight top tips and pieces of advice for new PhD students

Doctoral school Welcome and Information

1. Tuesday 1 October, 14:00-15:30: Online Information Session for New Doctoral Researchers

This is an online session for all new doctoral researchers, featuring speakers from the Doctoral School, and other key central UCL teams. The Doctoral School will welcome you and introduce you to life as part of the Research community at UCL and will run through key steps in your doctoral journey, as well as exploring the wide array of resources and support that will be available to you throughout your studies. We will then have a few short presentations from a variety of central services at UCL, followed by a Digital Fair, which will give you the opportunity to learn more from the teams you’re interested in and ask them questions.
Book your tickets on Eventbrite: Doctoral School Online Information Event

2. Wednesday 6 November, 16:30-19:00: In-person Doctoral Researcher Panel and Networking Event at the IOE, Jeffery Hall, 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

This is your chance to connect with fellow new doctoral researchers, as well as gain valuable insights into the world of research from your more experienced colleagues. Key members of the Doctoral School and central teams will also be there for you to meet in person. After a brief welcome from the Doctoral School, a panel of doctoral researchers will share their experiences, tips, and tricks to help you navigate your own research journey. The panellists will also answer any questions you may have about postgraduate research study and life at UCL. Following the panel, there will be a drinks reception (with a variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options), which will give you the opportunity to meet other new postgraduate researchers, network with the Research Community and meet various representatives from central teams.
Book your tickets on Eventbrite (ticket sales open on 26th August): Doctoral Researcher Panel and Networking Event

3. Doctoral school information for new students

4. The Doctoral Skills Development Programme 2024-25: a range of optional courses available to all research students at UCL

Term Dates 2024-25

First term: Mon. 23 September - Fri. 13 December 2024
Second term: Mon. 13 January - Fri. 28 March 2025
Third term: Mon. 28 April - Fri. 13 June 2025 (there is no undergraduate/MA teaching this term)

The Departmental research afternoon in the first term will be on Weds 13 November, 1:30–4:00 pm.