Postgraduate Research (PGR) - Welcome Event
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 04 April 2023
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 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 structures and support services for postgraduate researchers, and together we'll explore the question of 'what is a doctorate?'.
Event delivery
This is a hybrid event - choose in-person or online attendance when booking.
Location
Room 4E13a, E Block
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
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