Postgraduate research (PGR) welcome event
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 03 October 2022
11:00 - 16:00 - Location
- Hybrid: Online and Room 4E13a, E Block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Dr Helen Frisby skillsdevelopment@uwe.ac.uk
- Audience
- Postgraduate researchers
- Cost
- Free for current postgraduate research students
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Get your postgraduate research (PGR) studies off to a flying start, with this overview of what's what and who's who and opportunity to meet other new and current PGRs.
You'll come away knowing all about UWE Bristol structures and support services for postgraduate researchers, and together we'll explore the question of 'what is a doctorate?'.
Speakers
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free for current postgraduate research students
- Attendance: Booking required
Event delivery
When registering, you will have the option to select whether you wish to attend in person or virtually online.
Location
Room 4E13a, E Block
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
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