1. Induction 2015/2016 Research Postgraduates Professor Reyer Zwiggelaar Graduate School Aberystwyth University

2. Programme 1.00pm Welcome Introduction to the Graduate School Welcome by Students’ Union Support Available (Student Support, Careers, Information Services, etc) Registration and AQRO Researcher Development Programme (modules available, links to Vitae, and requirements) Year 2/3 Workshops (Writing School, Viva Preparation, etc) Ethics/etc. workshop (28/09/2015 13:30) Progression and Monitoring Teaching (CDSAP workshops/etc.) Research Community Writing Support (thesis writing by John Morgan + maybe RLF Fellow) Students/supervisors round table (what is it like: by existing students and supervisors) 3.00pm Close

3. The Graduate School

4. Graduate School – Brings together all postgraduate aspects – Cledwyn Building (top floor) Tel: 01970 622219 Email: graduate.school@aber.ac.ukgraduate.school@aber.ac.uk Close links to Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol – Welsh language support/lecturers/students/etc.

5. Welcome by Students’ Union

6. Support Available Student Support Services – http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/student-support/ http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/student-support/ Careers Services – http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/careers/ http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/careers/ Information Services – http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/index.html http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/index.html Also Accommodation, International Office, etc.

7. Programme 1.00pm Welcome Introduction to the Graduate School Welcome by Students’ Union Support Available (Student Support, Careers, Information Services, etc) Registration and AQRO Researcher Development Programme (modules available, links to Vitae, and requirements) Year 2/3 Workshops (Writing School, Viva Preparation, etc) Ethics/etc. workshop (28/09/2015 13:30) Progression and Monitoring Teaching (CDSAP workshops/etc.) Research Community Writing Support (thesis writing by John Morgan + maybe RLF Fellow) Students/supervisors round table (what is it like: by existing students and supervisors) 3.00pm Close

8. Registration and AQRO How to do your registration Academic Quality and Records Office – http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/academic-quality-records- office/about/ http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/academic-quality-records- office/about/

9. Researcher Development Programme Year 1-2 – Twenty-five 10-20 credit modules available – Requirements: 40 credits, at least 20 credits in Year 1 – Ethics/etc. workshop: 28/09/2015 13:30 in Medrus Mawr Year 2-3 – Writing School – Viva Preparation – Beyond the PhD

10. Vitae

11. Module Registration

13. Discuss your needs and choices with your supervisor/department Decide if your research project is Science, Social Science or Art & Humanities Select your modules and confirm with your department and the Graduate School – GS will be represented in the Penglais Postgraduate Centre Wednesday-Friday 9.30- 11.30am and 1.30pm – 3.00pm

14. Programme 1.00pm Welcome Introduction to the Graduate School Welcome by Students’ Union Support Available (Student Support, Careers, Information Services, etc) Registration and AQRO Researcher Development Programme (modules available, links to Vitae, and requirements) Year 2/3 Workshops (Writing School, Viva Preparation, etc) Ethics/etc. workshop (28/09/2015 13:30) Progression and Monitoring Teaching (CDSAP workshops/etc.) Research Community Writing Support (thesis writing by John Morgan + maybe RLF Fellow) Students/supervisors round table (what is it like: by existing students and supervisors) 3.00pm Close

15. Progression and Monitoring Progress is monitored in a yearly cycle – To evaluate and support progress Form (expected to be on-line) – April/May deadline (you will get an email) – Supported by departmental based evaluation – Different departmental additional requirements, e.g. literature review in Year 1, thesis structure in Y2, etc. – Performance on modules is considered

16. Progression and Monitoring Overseen by Graduate School – June Meeting – Satisfactory progress Allowed to register for next year – Unsatisfactory progress On research project => research task over the summer On modules => re-sit over the summer September meeting Supportive and aimed at optimising completion/success

17. Programme 1.00pm Welcome Introduction to the Graduate School Welcome by Students’ Union Support Available (Student Support, Careers, Information Services, etc) Registration and AQRO Researcher Development Programme (modules available, links to Vitae, and requirements) Year 2/3 Workshops (Writing School, Viva Preparation, etc) Ethics/etc. workshop (28/09/2015 13:30) Progression and Monitoring Teaching (CDSAP workshops/etc.) Research Community Writing Support (thesis writing by John Morgan + maybe RLF Fellow) Students/supervisors round table (what is it like: by existing students and supervisors) 3.00pm Close

18. Teaching Centre for the Development of Staff and Academic Practice – Continuing Professional Development – https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/cdsap/ https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/cdsap/ Workshops on – Teaching in HE – Seminars, Tutoring – Technology-enhanced Learning – Presentation skills – Towards HEA Fellowship

19. Programme 1.00pm Welcome Introduction to the Graduate School Welcome by Students’ Union Support Available (Student Support, Careers, Information Services, etc) Registration and AQRO Researcher Development Programme (modules available, links to Vitae, and requirements) Year 2/3 Workshops (Writing School, Viva Preparation, etc) Ethics/etc. workshop (28/09/2015 13:30) Progression and Monitoring Teaching (CDSAP workshops/etc.) Research Community Writing Support (thesis writing by John Morgan + maybe RLF Fellow) Students/supervisors round table (what is it like: by existing students and supervisors) 3.00pm Close

20. Postgraduate Community Penglais Postgraduate Centre Llanbadarn Postgraduate Rooms For the students run by the students

21. Penglais Postgraduate Centre Study/meeting rooms Printing + workstations 24-hour access Soft-seated area, kitchen, etc. Lockers available (£10 deposit for key) GS will do module registration here

22. Programme 1.00pm Welcome Introduction to the Graduate School Welcome by Students’ Union Support Available (Student Support, Careers, Information Services, etc) Registration and AQRO Researcher Development Programme (modules available, links to Vitae, and requirements) Year 2/3 Workshops (Writing School, Viva Preparation, etc) Ethics/etc. workshop (28/09/2015 13:30) Progression and Monitoring Teaching (CDSAP workshops/etc.) Research Community Writing Support (thesis writing by John Morgan + maybe RLF Fellow) Students/supervisors round table (what is it like: by existing students and supervisors) 3.00pm Close

23. Writing Support Thesis writing by John Morgan Year 2/3 Writing School RLF Fellows

24. Programme 1.00pm Welcome Introduction to the Graduate School Welcome by Students’ Union Support Available (Student Support, Careers, Information Services, etc) Registration and AQRO Researcher Development Programme (modules available, links to Vitae, and requirements) Year 2/3 Workshops (Writing School, Viva Preparation, etc) Ethics/etc. workshop (28/09/2015 13:30) Progression and Monitoring Teaching (CDSAP workshops/etc.) Research Community Writing Support (thesis writing by John Morgan + maybe RLF Fellow) Students/supervisors round table (what is it like: by existing students and supervisors) 3.00pm Close

25. Students/Supervisors What is it like: by existing students and supervisors

26. Programme 1.00pm Welcome Introduction to the Graduate School Welcome by Students’ Union Support Available (Student Support, Careers, Information Services, etc) Registration and AQRO Researcher Development Programme (modules available, links to Vitae, and requirements) Year 2/3 Workshops (Writing School, Viva Preparation, etc) Ethics/etc. workshop (28/09/2015 13:30) Progression and Monitoring Teaching (CDSAP workshops/etc.) Research Community Writing Support (thesis writing by John Morgan + maybe RLF Fellow) Students/supervisors round table (what is it like: by existing students and supervisors) 3.00pm Close

27. Last Item (not on programme) Building a Community – Can you introduce yourself to somebody you do not know and share with them what research you hope to do over the coming years – Once above task is completed, either repeat (as often as you want) or you can leave