If dates have not yet been listed, the DTP Administrative Hub (swbio-dtp@bristol.ac.uk) are still most likely to be able to provide you with some further information in the interim, to help you with planning your studies around the cohort activities.
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Academic year 2022/2023
Optional but encouraged for other students.
| Activity | Date | Location | Expectations of attendance |
| Institutional induction events | September/October | Across the partnership | Students about to start their first year (Y1) |
| Annual Student Conference |
Wed 5th October (day 1) Thurs 6th – Fri 7th October (days 2+3) |
Day 1: In person (Cardiff) Day 2 & 3: In person (Cardiff) |
Day 1: Students about to start their first year (Y1) Day 2+3: Years 1-4 |
| Wellbeing session: Set yourself up for the new year |
Thurs 2 February: 9.30-11 | Virtual | Years 1-4 |
| Research Theme Activity: Agriculture and the Environment | Thurs 29 June | In person (Exeter) |
Second and third year students who have listed this as their main Research Theme. Optional but encouraged for other students. |
| Research Theme Activity: Biophysical and Biomolecular Studies | Mon 19-Wed 21 June | In person (Bath) |
Second and third year students who have listed this as their main Research Theme. Optional but encouraged for other students. |
| Research Theme Activity: Animal Behaviour and in vivo Studies | Fri 14 July | In person (Bristol) |
Second and third year students who have listed this as their main Research Theme. Optional but encouraged for other students. |
| Thesis Boot Camp |
Mon 17- Wed 19 April Finish time on days 1+2: 8pm, finish time on day 3: 6.00pm |
In person (Bristol) | Final year students |
| Annual Careers Conference |
Mon 5 – Tues 6 June | In person (Bath) |
Day 1: Year 1 Day 2: Years 1-4 |
| Leaving event (cohort 2019) | Tues 6 June | In person (Bath) | Final year students |
| Project Management Training – Launch Event | July (exact date to be confirmed) | Virtual | Year 1 |
| Project Management Training – Refresher Session | July (exact date to be confirmed) | Virtual | Optional for Years 2-4 |
| Student-led Retreat | 26-28 July | In person (Penryn) |
Second and third year students. Optional but encouraged for other students. |