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The Doctoral School hosts two welcome events annually, one in October and another in January. Regardless of your arrival date, all students are welcome to attend the next available event.
Purpose of Welcome Event
Our welcome event serves as a platform to introduce students to the wide range of resources available to research students at UCL. It's also an excellent opportunity for new students to get a taste of the exciting research community here.
During the welcome event, you'll have the chance to:
- connect with fellow postgraduate researchers
- hear from Doctoral School staff
- ask questions and seek guidance
Upcoming Welcome Events
February 2024
Doctoral School Online Information Event
Date and time: Monday, 5 February (2:00pm - 3:30pm)
Location: Microsoft Teams
This is an online session for all new doctoral researchers, featuring speakers from the Doctoral School, and other key Research teams.
The Doctoral School will welcome you and introduce you to life as part of the Research community at UCL. We will run through key steps in your doctoral journey and will explore the wide array of resources and support that will be available to you throughout your studies. From training and development opportunities to key aspects of our regulations and processes, this online session aims to introduce you to UCL and help you get started on your journey as a UCL doctoral researcher.
Book your place via Eventbrite: Doctoral School Online Information Event
Doctoral Researcher Panel and Networking Event
Date and time: Wednesday, 7th February (4:30pm - 7:00pm)
Location: Jeffrey Hall (IOE)
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 and network with the Research Community.
Book your place via Eventbrite: Doctoral Researcher Panel and Networking Event
Online Information Event Recording & Q&A
Please find below a link to a recording and a PDF containing Q&As from our Online Information Event held on 2nd October 2023.
Recording of Online Information Event
Further Events & Activities
Please visit the Welcome Events & Activities page for further information on Welcome Events & Activities for Postgraduate Students in 2023.