Thank you for joining us today for your Postgraduate Open Day. We hope that today will give you a flavour of what life is like as a research student here at the University of Salford and it answers any questions you might have.
Please find below an overview of what is happening today. If you have any questions, please have a chat with any of the team at the check in desk or ask our student ambassadors in red tops who will be happy to help.
How does today work?
The following sessions are optional, and you will have had the chance to book onto them when registering for the event online. Don’t worry if you didn’t book, or if you want to change your mind, it’s no problem Tea, coffee, and water are on tap all day so please feel free to help yourselves.
The sessions today are:
13:45-14:30
Finance for doctoral degrees
14:30-14:55 How to apply for a doctoral degree
Careers and employability
Our team will provide an overview of the process of applying for the Doctoral Loan and some of the additional financial support available
The Doctoral School team will cover the different entry paths, levels and modes of research study. You will be guided through the application requirements and how to find a supervisor
Find out what a postgraduate degree can do for your career and how our Careers team can support you
Student Support at Salford Support while you study is key, and the team will provide an overview of support at Salford, including wellbeing, counselling, disability support, diversity, and academic support
14:55-15:20 Salford’s Postgraduate Researcher
Training and Development
Careers and employability
At Salford, Doctoral Students undertake a structured training programme which supports their professional development, assists them in the successful completion of their degree, and helps them to achieve their future career goals.
Find out what a postgraduate degree can do for your career and how our Careers team can support you
Student Support at Salford Support while you study is key, and the team will provide an overview of support at Salford, including wellbeing, counselling, disability support, diversity, and academic support
Student experience panel Q&A
Come and find out more from our student ambassadors about what it is like to study at Salford, the student experience and life on campus.
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 4
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 4
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 6
Lady Hale G03
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 4
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 6
Lady Hale G03
Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Welcome to Salford talk
15:20-15:45, Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 1
We realise it’s a little quirky to have this in the middle of the day rather than first thing, but as the morning is optional, it’s the first time the whole group will be together. You will have the opportunity to hear from one of our current students.
Campus Tours from 4pm
Led by our Student Ambassadors, take a tour of our Peel Park or Frederick Road campuses. You can book your tour at the campus tour gazebo. Please allow at least 45 minutes for the tour
Drop ins and stands
There are also several drop-in stands to talk to from 13:00-18:00 in the foyer of the SEE Building. We’ll have representation from:
• Accommodation
• Admissions
• askUS student support
• Careers and employability
• Disability inclusion service
• The Doctoral School Research Team
• Learn English for Academic Purposes
• Mature Student Society
• Sports’ Centre and Team Salford
• Students’ Union
• University wide languages programme
We are also running tours of our Clifford Whitworth library building to have a look around, find out what support the library can off you and find out more about our ‘library in the park’ following:
We hope you’ve enjoyed your day and thank you for joining us at the University of Salford! Following today’s event if more questions spring to mind about transitioning to postgraduate research, then please contact the Recruitment Team on 0161 295 4545 or enquiries@salford.ac.uk. We’re happy to help!