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Join us for our Progress to Postgrad Sessions

Want to learn more about what being a Durham postgraduate student is like? These online sessions are your chance to learn more from our staff and students with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Our students love to talk about their experiences at Durham, so join us virtually to discover more!

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Upcoming Sessions -

April

Session	Description	Date	Time	Check your time zone
Living in Durham	For this session the Postgraduate Recruitment Team will provide more information and advice on living out of college. What accommodation options are available in Durham and which areas you might want to consider. We will also be joined by a panel of students who will provide some tip and talk about their experiences as well as taking part in a Q&A to follow the presentation.	16 April	12:00 - 13:00 hrs	Event time announcer
Living in Durham		23 April	20:00 - 21:00 hrs	Event time announcer
The College Experience	Join our panel of Postgraduate Ambassadors to Learn more about what our Colleges mean to our students. Hear about their college experiences, what opportunities are available and how you can get involved once you start your Durham journey. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have around college life.	25 April	12:00 - 13:00 hrs	Event time announcer
The College Experience		30 April	20:00 - 21:00 hrs	Event time announcer

May

Session	Description	Date	Time	Check Your Time Zone
Teaching and Learning	Join this session led by our postgraduate students to learn more about teaching at Durham, the different facilities we have that can help with your learning and get some top tips.	1 May	12:00 - 13:00 hrs	Event Time Announcer
Teaching and Learning		30 May	20:00 - 21:00 hrs	Event Time Announcer
Love Your Library	Whatever you are planning to study, Durham University Library and Collections will be at the heart of your learning. Our extensive electronic and printed materials, archive collections and museum artefacts give you access to an incredible range of resources. Our beautiful and varied spaces support your studying and wellbeing, putting you in control of how you learn as well as offering places to relax and meet friends; and our friendly staff are here to help you develop the skills you need through workshops and individual support. In this session, Maria Carnegie and Simon Speight will outline just some of the many ways that University Library and Collections provides you with the resources, spaces and skills to make the most out of your time at Durham. The webinar will also include a Q&A session, where you can find out more about the things that are important to you.	14 May	12:00 - 13:00 hrs	Event Time Announcer
Spotlight on Student Research	Research, scholarship and ideas are at the core of Durham University. We are home to some of the most talented researchers and scholars from around the world, tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. Research directly informs our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and, in partnership with policy-makers, industry, the public sector, and communities around the world, shapes local, national and international agendas. Join our student panel as they chat about the research they are currently undertaking and learn about life as a Postgraduate Research student at Durham with a Q&A session.	22 May	18:00 - 19:00 hrs	Event Time Announcer

June

Throughout June, our ground-breaking academics will be hosting academic taster sessions so you can learn more about your programme.

Dates and times will be confirmed shortly. In the meantime feel free to check out and book our other general sessions.

July

Bookings to open soon!

Session	Description	Date	Time	Check your time zone
Preparing, Planning & Packing for International Students	Hear from current Postgraduate students on how to prepare for arriving in the UK and pack for your studies at Durham. Followed by the panel answering any questions you may have about planning for your arrival.	4 July	12:00 - 13:00 hrs	Event Time Announcer
Preparing, Planning & Packing for International Students		29 July	20:00 - 21:00 hrs	Event Time Announcer
Bringing Your Family To Durham	Staff and students who are part of Ustinov College will talk about how they can help you with settling into Durham with your family whilst studying. Followed by the panel answering any questions you may have about bringing your family with you to Durham.	25 July	12:00 - 13:00 hrs	Event Time Announcer
Ways To Fund Your Studies	Your postgraduate degree is an investment into your future. There is a lot to consider financially when deciding whether to take your degree to the next level. This session led by our wonderful Postgraduate students ambassadors will lead this session providing advice or part time work opportunities and providing some budgeting tips. They will follow up with a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to finances whilst studying your PG degree.	10 July	19:00 - 20:00 hrs	Event Time Announcer
Make The Most Of Your Time In Durham	Join this session to hear our top tips on what not to miss whilst living in Durham. Experience Durham (and the rest of the North East) through the seasons as our postgraduate student ambassadors take you through their top events/places to visit over the course of the year.	18 July	12:00 - 13:00 hrs	Event Time Announcer