Postgraduate Research Information Session
Monday 5 December 2011, 12pm - 4pm
The University will be holding a Postgraduate Research Information Session on Monday 5 December 2011 which is specifically aimed at those wishing to undertake a research programme of study, such as a PhD. The afternoon will provide you with the opportunity to meet representatives from across the University to discuss postgraduate research study opportunities, hear from existing students about their experiences of postgraduate research study, discover what funding opportunities are available and what the benefits are in undertaking a research degree at Manchester.
Programme of events
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Registration / Exhibition Open |
Manchester Interdisicplinary BioCentre Atrium |
|
12:30pm - 13:00pm |
Welcome and Overview of PGR study at Th e University of Manchester Professor Matt Lambon-Ralph, Associate Vice President for Research (Graduate Education) |
Manchester Interdisciplinary BioCentre Lecture Theatre |
| 13:00pm - 13:30pm |
Life as a Research Student Three short presentations from existing postgraduate research students |
Manchester Interdisciplinary BioCentre Lecture Theatre |
| 13:30pm - 14:00m | Postgraduate Research Funding Opportunities
Claire Hughes, Manchester Doctoral College Manager James Power, Postgraduate Recruitment Officer |
Manchester Interdisciplinary BioCentre Lecture Theatre |
| 14:00pm - 14:30pm |
Why undertake Postgraduate Research study? Elizabeth Wilkinson, Head of Postgraduate Career Development |
Manchester Interdisciplinary BioCentre Lecture Theatre |
|
14:30pm - 16:00pm |
Series of activities where you can; - Find out about postgraduate research study within a Centre for Doctoral Training and how this differs from a standard PhD programme - Meet with representatives from particular research areas - Obtain an insight into the University's campus and facilities |
Specific details to be confirmed and distributed on the day |
Exhibition
The exhibition area will be located in the Manchester Interdisciplinary BioCentre Atrium and will be open from 12:00pm. Below are a selection of those who'll be present at the exhibition and available to take questions;
- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences
- Manchester Doctoral College
- Careers Service / Skills Training
- Centres for Doctoral Training (including Nanoscience, Sustainable Consumption, Metallics, Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, Nuclear FiRST)
Location
The Postgraduate Research Information Session will be held in the Manchester Interdisciplinary BioCentre which is located off Brook Street (number 16 on the campus map)
Registration
Registration has now closed but you are welcome to join us on the day.
For further information please email mdc@manchester.ac.uk.