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At the induction sessions there will be opportunities to learn more about starting your research degree, procedures and milestones; to learn about support and training for research students; to meet other new research students; and to meet staff from the Doctoral College, Library and International Office, who are there to help you during your research degree at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³».
For enquiries about the Doctoral College induction for new research students, please email researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk
For other research degrees enquiries, please contact the
Doctoral College .
Wednesday 7 October 2026
10:00 – 10:30 Arrival (tea and coffee available)
10:30 – 11:30 Welcome to your research degree and getting started, Professor Mairi Knight, Director of the Doctoral College
11:30 – 12:00 Postgraduate Research representatives and the Students’ Union, Faculty and School PGR representatives, Students’ Union
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Research degrees: processes, policies and procedures, Sarah Carne, Doctoral College Manager
14:00 – 14:30 Campus treasure hunt and tour
Thursday 8 October 2026
10:00 – 11:00 PGR Portal and induction Q&A, Sarah Carne, Doctoral College Manager
11:00 – 11:30 Break
11:30 – 12:30 Researcher Development, training and support
12:30 – 13:15 Lunch
13:15 – 14:00 Library and information services, Kate Russell, Senior Information Specialist
14:00 – 15:00 International students and Student Visa sessions, (14:00) Anthony Corradi, Academic Registry and (14:30) Anna McKenna, Library and Learning Services