As a new PGR student there is a lot to find out about. We have developed a series of induction modules which, together with our new PGR Guide are designed to help you make a successful start to your research degree.
Once you have completed registration, please make sure to update your profile page.
PGR Orientation 20th to 22nd of February 2023
The next Orientation sessions will be held 15th to 17th of May 2023 and 16th to 20th of October 2023.
To book a place at each session please go to the Course Booking webpages.
Monday 20th |
Tuesday 21st | Wednesday 22nd |
Welcome from Dean of Research (Hybrid) Foresterehill Campus 09.40 to 10.00 |
Working with your Supervisor (Hybrid) Old Aberden Campus 09.30 to 11.00 |
Public Engagement with Research (Hybrid) Old Aberdeen Campus 10.00 to 11.00 |
Your PhD Milestones and Progression (Hybrid) Foresterehill Campus 10.00 to 11.00 |
PGR Social Lunch (In Person) Old Aberdeen Campus 11.00 to 13.00 |
Data Storage - Keeping your Research Safe (Hybrid) Old Aberdeen Campus 11.00 to 11.30 |
PGR Orientation: PGR Training and Development (Hybrid) Foresterehill Campus 11.00 to 12.00 |
Library Induction for Postgraduate Researchers (Hybrid) Old Aberdeen Campus 14.00 to 15.00 |
IT Support (Hybrid) Old Aberdeen Campus 11.45 -12.30 |
Becoming a PhD Tutor/Demonstrator (Hybrid) Old Aberdeen Campus 14.00 to 15.00 |
Your AUSA (Hybrid) Old Aberdeen Campus 15.00 to 15.30 |
Support and Wellbeing for PGR Students (Hybrid) Old Aberden Campus 14.00 to 14.30 |
Student Visa Holders Information Session (Hybrid) Old Aberdeen Campus 15.30 to 16.00 |
Campus Tour (In Person) Old Aberdeen Campus 14.30 to 15.30 |
- Don't forget to complete online registration for PGR students so you can take part in orientation week!
- Any questions please email pgrs-training@abdn.ac.uk
If you can't attend any of the sessions, there are recordings from our October 2022 sessions: go to myaberdeen, Courses, search for My PGR, choose Induction and Orientation.