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Useful Information for New Postgraduates

Updated: 21 August 2013

If you are starting your PhD with the Department of Geography in September, this is the place for you. We will update this page with information, and advice as appropriate. If you have any questions that aren't answered on this page, please get in touch with the Postgraduate Programmes Officer, Laura Pitts (l.pitts@sheffield.ac.uk).

Registration

The registration event for Geography PhD students will take place on Friday 27th September 2013 in Sports Hall 1, Goodwin Sports Centre. If you have any problems or questions about registration, the Registration Helpline can assist (Tel: +44 (0)114 222 1288; Email: student.registration@sheffield.ac.uk).

Pre-registration

At registration

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New international students

Intro Week: Monday 23 September - Friday 27 September 2013

During this week you will register, sort out your course, and settle into your accommodation. The emphasis is on meeting fellow students and getting to know Sheffield and the University. Information on the schedule for Intro Week will be sent to you by Student Services during August to allow you to plan your week.

New students webpages

Departmental Intro Day: Wednesday 25 September 2013

This is an opportunity for you to be introduced to the Department, and to meet the staff who will be teaching you, and your fellow students who will be working alongside you. The programme for Intro Day is as follows:

10.30am-11am Arrival and tea/coffee reception.
11am Induction and welcome to the Department.
12.30pm Lunch (to be provided) and an opportunity to meet current postgraduate students and staff.
2pm

Meet with supervisors

We strongly recommend that all students attend the Departmental Induction Day. However, we do understand that sometimes this is not possible. If you are unable to attend induction, please inform Laura Pitts (l.pitts@sheffield.ac.uk) so that we can make alternative arrangements.

Other Intro Events

Any Questions?

If you have a question about starting your PhD that hasn't been answered on this page, please get in touch with Laura Pitts (l.pitts@sheffield.ac.uk).

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