A huge welcome to our new #SCDTP cohort! Today’s Induction is all about connection, meeting the team, exploring your network of support, and discovering the opportunities ahead.

#PhDLife #SCDTPWelcome #PostgraduateResearch

With that, we wrap up the #SCDTPWelcome with Nikki’s inspiring conclusion with her reflections as she encourages new students to embrace every opportunity, stay curious, and make the most of their time within the SCDTP community. #PhDLife

Keyword snap! The room’s buzzing as our new students, Student Reps, Staff, Postdocs, and Supervisors kick off with a fun icebreaker. Lots of laughter, energy, and new connections already. A great start to the #SCDTPWelcome day!

Lunch break and mingling time at the #SCDTPWelcome 🍽️✨ A perfect moment to recharge, connect, and share reflections from the morning sessions. We’ll be restarting at 1PM for the afternoon programme! #PhDLife #ESRC

We have Ben Charnley (UoS) and Nelly Walsh (UoC) representing the Ops Team at today’s #SCDTPWelcome 🌟 They’re introducing the brilliant team behind the scenes who keep everything running smoothly across our partner universities! #PhDLife #ESRC

Settling in for the afternoon session at the #SCDTPWelcome 🌟 Prof Athina Vlachantoni, our Director, leads an important discussion on the rights and responsibilities of students and supervisors — setting the foundation for a successful doctoral journey. #PhDLife #ESRC

We have the full Research in Practice team with us at today’s #SCDTPWelcome! 🌟 Catherine Fitch (Administrator), Professor Ajit Nayak and Professor Sarah Neal (Academic Leads), supporting researchers in connecting theory with real-world practice through meaningful placements. #PhDLife #ESRC

Nikki Smith takes the floor at the #SCDTPWelcome to share her Research in Practice experience 🌟 A good role model for SCDTP students, especially for the new SCDTP cohort, she reflects on how her placement shaped her research & shares tips on building lasting connections beyond academia. #PhDLife

Our DTP Deputy Director for Student Engagement & Social Media, Dr Suzie Everley, takes the stage at the #SCDTPWelcome to introduce this year’s Final Year Conference 🎓✨

Happening on Tuesday 9 December at The Queen’s Hotel, Portsmouth. It is a day to celebrate research, reflection, and community!

It’s Q&A and Support Lotto time at the #SCDTPWelcome! 🎟️💬 Our new students share key concerns, ask questions, and explore the many layers of support available across the DTP. Great conversations, useful insights, and plenty of encouragement all around! 🌟 #PhDLife #ESRC

Thanks for joining us for the #SCDTPWelcome 🌟 Stay tuned as we’ll be live posting again at our next big event, the Final Year Conference!

To our new cohort, it’s been wonderful meeting you all. Until next time, keep connecting, learning, and thriving in the SCDTP community. #PhDLife #ESRC

Prof Ajit Nayak @ajitnayak.bsky.social takes the floor at the #SCDTPWelcome to introduce Research in Practice (RinP) ✨ A critical part of the PhD journey, he’s guiding students with more details through the process, from finding opportunities to creating real-world impact

Meet your extended network of support! 🌟 Our #SCDTPWelcome introduces the amazing people who make it all happen : Ops Team, RiP Team, Student & EDI Reps, Postdocs, and Thematic Cluster Leads. Together, they form the backbone of the SCDTP community. 💪 #PhDLife #ESRC

#SCDTPWelcome Meet our Senior Management Team: Prof Athina Vlachantoni (Director), Dr Suzanne Everley (Deputy - Engagement & Social Media), Prof Tamsin Bradley (Deputy - EDI) @tamsinbradley.bsky.social, Prof Melanie Nind (Deputy)
@melnind.bsky.social, & also Dr Thomas Carter (Deputy - Employability)

#SCDTPWelcome First thing first is today's programme agenda and introduction by our DTP Deputy Director for Training & Impact, Professor Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social