Each year, during November, the NWSSDTP organises a week long programme of events for our students. The programme includes a compulsory induction for new starters, which is a chance to learn more about the opportunities and expectations of being a NWSSDTP-funded student while also meeting the team behind the NWSSDTP and networking with postgraduate students from across the institutions and disciplines of the DTP.

There are also a number of sessions relevant for our continuing students, including our annual Impact event and Coaching Sessions. In addition, the sessions on individual additional funding schemes are open to both new starters and continuing students who wish to learn more about these opportunities.

NWSSDTP Week 2025 Programme

Monday 10th November

10:00 – 15:00 Induction

For new starters – learn more about the opportunities of being an NWSSDTP Student, meet the team, and network with other new starters from across the DTP!

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Tuesday 11th November

10:00 – 12:00 NWSSDTP Supervisors Briefing Session

For supervisors of NWSSDTP students – this session will outline the expectations and opportunities associated with the studentships.

13:00 -14:30 Additional Funding Opportunities

For all NWSSDTP students – this session will discuss the many additional funding opportunities available during the course of your studentships.

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Wednesday 12th November

14:00 – 15:30 ‘Next Steps’ Career Session

For all NWSSDTP students, but particularly relevant for those in the latter years of their PhDs – this session will focus on career progression and opportunities.

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Thursday 13th November

10:00 – 14:00 Impact and Engagement Event

For all NWSSDTP students – learn more about what ‘Impact’ means for academics and PGRs.

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Friday 14th November

10:00 – 13:00 Well-being, Resilience & Balanced Productivity Coaching Session

For all NWSSDTP students – Academic Coaching Session with professional coach Will Medd.