PhD webinars
Our PhD webinar series is an opportunity for you to interact with staff and students to learn more about postgraduate research at the University of Surrey. Our live online events take place throughout the year and aim to answer the most common questions about undertaking a PhD.
Upcoming webinars
Take a look at our upcoming webinars to find out more and to register your place.
The PhD experience: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
We’ll focus on the experience of undertaking a PhD in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Join our live chat with staff and students to find out about PhD opportunities open to you, our research culture and our community.
- Date: Wednesday 20 January 2021
- Time: 4pm–4:45pm
The PhD experience
We aim to demystify the PhD. What is the day-to-day experience of a PhD? What are the ups and downs? What motivates PhD students? What do PhD students go on to do after completing? Hear from current postgraduate researchers and learn more about the support offered from the Doctoral College, the Researcher Development Programme and our wider research community.
- Date: Wednesday 17 February 2021
- Time: 4pm–4:45pm
The PhD experience: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
We’ll focus on the experience of undertaking a PhD in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Join our live chat with staff and students to find out about PhD opportunities open to you, our research culture and our community.
- Date: Wednesday 17 March 2021
- Time: 4pm–4:45pm
Funding your PhD
This webinar will provide you with an overview of funding types. We will run through some of the funded studentship opportunities available at the University of Surrey.
- Date: Wednesday 28 April 2021
- Time: 4pm–4:30pm
Applying for a PhD
Take a detailed look at how to apply for a PhD at the University of Surrey. You’ll be able to hear advice from academics and current postgraduate research students on finding and approaching a supervisor and preparing a research proposal.
- Date: Wednesday 16 June 2021
- Time: 4pm–4:30pm