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Induction (University Training 1)

All new research students

Please note that full attendance for the entire Induction Event is a University requirement of all students as it makes a critical contribution to your induction and training. Failure to attend will be taken seriously and we therefore ask that you confirm in writing that you will be present. Please send responses to invitation letters to fisherm@wmin.ac.uk

On this page you will find slides/presentations provided to new students at Induction at the University. These slides form a part of the University Research Training Programme and are currently facilitated centrally through the Academic Registrar's Department  in conjunction with other Schools/Departments of the University.

Research Student Induction 2010/11

Please find below copies of presentations made by key departments and colleagues at the Research Student Induction Events 2010/11. Click on the icons to open the presentations.

Research Degrees Overview of Processes and Progression:

Introduction to the Research Degrees Students' Forum 2009/10:

RSF Terms of Reference and Composition;

RSF Representatives and Contact Details;

A Supervisor's Perspective (a 2009/10 Presentation by Dr Patricia Hogwood; 2010/11 Presentation by Prof Taj Keshavarz not available electronically);

Introdcution to the University Research Training Programme (URTP);

Code of Good Research Practice, Ethics and Intellectual Property;

Careers and Employment Servives (CaSE) presentation 2010/11 (here you will also find further links to other student services the University also offers);

Teaching and Learning Training Opportunities

The Information Systems and Library Services department provides an introductory talk for Research Degree Students at the Induction for first year students. This is specifically related to their services for

Please also click here to find useful information for Researchers such as Library Training, contact information for your local Research Support Liaison Librarian, how to use EndNote etc. For further information on Library training days click here.

This presentation, from a final year research student, entitled A Research Student's Perspective provides very useful information for all new Research Degree Students;