Postgraduate and postdoc training

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