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Induction for New Doctoral Researchers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the University of Westminster! As a new doctoral researcher, you will be invited to a Graduate School Induction where you will meet the Graduate School team, hear about how we support you and learn about your programme structure. You will also have the opportunity to meet and network with your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrolment Information and the induction programme can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentations and materials from the GS Induction events are available to you on the GS Community SharePoint site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Starter Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We know the first few weeks can be a little daunting \u2013 a new place, new people, new processes \u2013 so we have put together the following checklist to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New-Starter-Checklist-January-2026<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Virtual Research Environment (VRE)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Virtual Research Environment (VRE) is the Graduate School\u2019s online system that allows you to manage your doctoral researcher record from anywhere in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the system where you will submit your Ethics Application and Annual Progress Reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Log in to the VRE.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disability Learning Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a disability, long term health condition or Specific Learning Difficulty (such as dyslexia or dyspraxia), we would recommend that you register with the Disability Learning Support (DLS) team in order to receive reasonable adjustments from the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can either register online here<\/a> by clicking on the Disability Support tab or book an appointment here: Disability advisor appointment<\/a> , via email dls@westminster.ac.uk<\/a> or by calling the team on 0203 506 8800<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information about the support DLS offer, please look on our website here<\/a>. Please get in touch if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the introductory video from the team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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