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. 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 2026 Programme

NWSSDTP Week 2026 will take place between 9th – 13th November, with the compulsory first year induction being held at the University of Liverpool on Monday 9th November. More details about the induction and other NWSSDTP Week events can be found below:

Monday 9th November

10:00 – 15:00 NWSSDTP Induction

This in-person induction event will be an opportunity for new NWSSDTP Students to meet each other, find out more about the opportunities available and the expectations of your funding, and meet the team behind the NWSSDTP.

Register HERE

Wednesday 11th November

10:00 – 11:00 Additional Funding Opportunities

This online session is an opportunity for new and continuing NWSSDTP students to learn more about the various additional funding schemes available from the DTP including:

• Research Training Support Grant
• Overseas and UK Fieldwork
• Difficult Language Training
• Overseas Institutional Visits

Register HERE

13:00 – 14:00 Research in Practice Placement Scheme Recap

The online session will cover details of the Research in Practice Placement Scheme (RiPPS). There will be a brief presentation, followed by Q&A. This session is particularly useful for Year 2 and Year 3 students who are planning to complete their placement this academic year. For those newly enrolled, there will be a presentation on RiPPS during the Induction Event on 9 November. However, if you are unable to make the induction event, you are welcome to attend this recap session.

Register HERE

13:00 – 15:00 NWSSDTP Supervisors Briefing Session

This online session for academic colleagues will outline the expectations and the additional opportunities associated with NWSSDTP studentships, while also reflecting on the challenges supervisors may face. Please feel free to highlight this session to your supervisory team!

PhD Supervisors Register HERE

Thursday 12th November

10:00 – 14:00 NWSSDTP Impact and Engagement Event

This event, delivered jointly by the ESRC NWSSDTP and AHRC NWCDTP will be held online. The session offers postgraduate researchers information, guidance and practical exercises to develop skills that will enable them to explore the wider context and impact of their research.

Register HERE