The Department offers an extensive programme to help the academic development of postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Visiting students, visiting scholars and members of other Cambridge departments are also welcome to attend various parts of the programme, space permitting.
All sessions in this programme are given by the Department's core teaching officers, or other leading experts. The Postgraduate Training Officer welcomes suggestions for improvements. Additional sessions can be arranged by request, during the current academic year as well as in future years.
- Induction sessions
Start-of-year sessions for Part III and MPhil students, new and continuing PhD students, and new postdocs and PhD supervisors - Academic skills and career development
Workshops with a focus on specific tasks and skills - Print & Material Sources
A series exploring books and objects as material sources - Other events and resources
Related seminars, courses and resources in the Department and elsewhere in the University