Start of the year 2024-25 has officially begun

We are thrilled to welcome back our PhD students at the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) and are eager for a productive and inspiring year ahead!

This week, we officially kicked off the academic year with our two-day Start-of-Year Event at The Orchard Hotel on University Park.

Experts from the University of Nottingham shared their insights and expertise, and CDT alumni returned to discuss their career journeys since graduating. Current CDT students also showcased their ongoing research through poster presentations, with a friendly vote to select the Best Poster within each cohort.

Highlights from the Start-of-Year Event

Day 1 speakers:

• Adrian Hazzard – “CDT Training 2024-25: The Year Ahead”
• Helena Webb and Virginia Portillo – “Inclusive Research”
• Monica Cano – “CDT Impact Grants”
• Angela Thornton and Elizabeth Dolan – CDT Impact Grant Recipients
• Alice Haslam and Sandra Rose – “Welbeing”
• Anna Gadzhieva – “Trusted Research”
• Ria Symonds – “Safeguarding”

Day 2 speakers:

• Natalie Mack – “Grid of Life”
• “Career Pathways post PhD”
  • Steve Benford
  • Horia Maior
  • Vanja Ljevar
  • Symeon Dionysis
• Melanie King and Kirstin Barnard – “Identifying your Strengths / Unlocking Potential”

As we begin a new year of research and innovation, we’re excited to see the energy and enthusiasm in our CDT community. Here’s to a successful and inspiring year ahead!