Induction session for HMS MPhil students
Wednesday 5 October 2022, 10–11am, Seminar Room 2
Jacob Stegenga
Welcome to the research community
Wednesday 5 October 2022, 2–4pm, Botany Building Large Lecture Theatre (Downing Site)
Hasok Chang, Tim Lewens and Jane Clare
This is a general introductory meeting for new PhD students, HPSM MPhil and Part III students, postdocs, staff and visitors. (PhD students leave for their own meeting at 3pm.)
Induction session for new PhD students and new PhD supervisors
Wednesday 5 October 2022, 3–5pm, Board Room
Hasok Chang
In the first half, the Director of Postgraduate Education (Hasok Chang) will explain the basic structure of the PhD programme (including the annual reviews and the log book), give advice on how to establish a working routine with the supervisor, and explain the support structures in the Department, the School and the University. In the second half, there will be detailed advice on how to start researching for your PhD project and how to build the background knowledge and expertise to support that research. This will include a detailed introduction to the rest of the postgraduate and postdoc training programme, and other ongoing teaching, research and training programmes in the Department and elsewhere in the University.
Induction sessions for HPSM MPhil and Part III students
Wednesday 5 October 2022, 4–5pm
Richard Staley, Anna Alexandrova and Staffan Müller-Wille
Part III students in Seminar Room 1; HPSM MPhil students in Seminar Room 2
These sessions will be conducted by the MPhil Managers (Anna Alexandrova and Staffan Müller-Wille) and the Part III Manager (Richard Staley). Basic course structure and routines will be explained, and initial guidance will be given on how to get on with the first essay: choosing a topic, choosing and working with a supervisor, doing the research, and writing. There will be some specific guidance given on Research Paper 1 for Part III students, and the first essay for MPhil students. Initial advice will also be given for those who are interested in applying for a PhD in Cambridge or elsewhere, to be followed up by an hour-long advice session later in the term. A brief introduction to the rest of the postgraduate and postdoc training programme will also be given. (This induction session will be followed, at a later date, by individual meetings with the MPhil Manager or Part III Manager. Later in the year, look out for the advice session on dissertation-writing.)
Induction session for continuing PhD students and new postdocs
Friday 7 October 2022, 1.30–2.30pm, Seminar Rooom 2
Mary Brazelton
This induction is for continuing PhD students and postdocs. You've got a PhD to finish, department life to participate in, and a future to think about. How do you juggle all your balls and make the best of your time? We will provide a broad range of guidance on managing the mid-stage of the PhD and maintaining the momentum of research and writing. Some preliminary advice will be given on aspects of career development, such as the building-up of teaching experience, giving a research talk, and how to make the most of conferences. We will also touch on managing the final stage of the PhD, the process of applying for academic jobs or developing non-academic career paths, and applying for research grants.