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PGR Induction

The next PGR Induction takes place the week beginning 5 October 2026

We're excited to welcome you to Queen Mary University of London! This section contains important information for Postgraduate Researchers starting their doctorate.

Welcome week and induction timetable

Download the updated timetable: CECR PGR Induction Programme October 2026.pdf [PDF 153KB]

The majority of induction will take place virtually. If you have any issues receiving invitations to these meetings, please contact cecr@qmul.ac.uk and we will be able to provide you with the meeting details. 

Please find further details below and link to the Mile End Campus Map. 

Day 1 Monday 5th October - ONLINE

Morning Session: International Student Induction

  • 10:05 – 10:15 Welcome
  • 10:15 – 10:45 Guidance about immigration & Living in the UK
  • 10:45 – 11:00 Q&A

Afternoon Session: Who you need to know at Queen Mary

  • 13:00 – 13:20 Welcome to Queen Mary and overview of Centre for Early Career Researchers
  • 13:20 – 13:30 Research Degrees Office (RDO)
  • 13:30 – 13:45 Centre for Civic and Public Engagement
  • 13:45 – 13:55 Advice and Counselling
  • 13:55 – 14:10 PGR Wellbeing Support
  • 14:10 – 14:20 Break
  • 14:20 – 14:35 Library Services and Information
  • 14:35 – 14:45 Queen Mary Impact Team
  • 14:45 – 15:00 IT Services
  • 15:00 – 15:15 Students' Union and PGR Society

Day 2 Tuesday 6th October - ONLINE

Morning Session: Research Focus

  • 10:35 – 10:45 Responsible Research and Innovation (including using AI)
  • 10:45 – 11:00 Research integrity
  • 11:00 – 11:10 Ethics processes and approval
  • 11:10 – 11:25 Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship
  • 11:25 – 11:40 Research Culture

Afternoon Session: Research Focus Faculty Session

  • 13:30 – 15:15 PhD process and Research integrity

Day 3 Wednesday 7th October - ONLINE

Afternoon Session: Opportunities for development

  • 13:00 – 13:15 Why training is important
  • 13:15 – 13:35 PGR training and development programme
  • 13:35 – 13:50 Careers
  • 13:50 – 14:05 Queen Mary systems you need to know

Day 4 Thursday 8th October – IN-PERSON The Octagon, Mile End Campus

Afternoon Session: Getting to know you

12.00 – 13:00 Tea/coffee and Mixer (including treasure hunt)

14:00 – 16:00 Welcome Fair

 

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