The Doctoral College Induction for New PhD Researchers event is held on each campus every September. There is also an online Induction event for those who begin in January.
This event is an opportunity to meet other PhD Researchers. It provides an introduction to your PhD at Ulster University including:
- The nature of a research degree
- University regulations and systems
- Timeline of the PhD
- Research Ethics and Integrity
- Awareness of support
- Researcher Development Programme
- Supervisor /PhD Researcher guidance
- Introduction to PhD Manager
- Group discussion on Expectations
- Reflections from existing PhD Researchers
The Doctoral College Induction is designed to complement your local/subject area Induction.
Contact Lisa Thompson l.thompson@ulster.ac.uk for further details.
Induction for New Postgraduate Researchers
| Event | Date | Time | Format | Link/Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Induction | 14 March 2025 | 11am - 12pm | In person | The Doc - Room MC026 |
| PhD Manager Training | n/a | n/a | Online | PhD Manager Training recording |
Subject-Specific Induction
Your Individual subject areas (called Units of Assessment) may arrange an additional induction that is specific to researchers in your subject. They will contact you directly about this.
Coffee Mornings on Campus
On-campus coffee mornings/lunches take place every month in your Campus Doc. Upcoming events are listed below and we would encourage you to come along to meet your Doctoral College team and your fellow researchers.
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee Morning for Coleraine Researchers | 12 March 2025, 10am - 11am | The Doc - Room E008 - Register on PhD Manager |
| Coffee Morning for Belfast Researchers | 12 March 2025, 10am - 11am | The Doc - Room BC-06-225 - Register on PhD Manager |
| Coffee morning for Derry/Londonderry Researchers | 14 March 2025, 10am - 11am | The Doc - Room MC026 - Register on PhD Manager |
| Coffee Morning for Coleraine Researchers | 08 April 2025, 12pm - 1pm | The Doc - Room E008 - Register on PhD Manager |
| Coffee Morning for Belfast Researchers | 08 April 2025, 12pm - 1pm | The Doc - Room BC-06-225 - Register on PhD Manager |
| Coffee morning for Derry/Londonderry Researchers | 10 April 2025, 10am - 11am | The Doc - Room MC026 - Register on PhD Manager |