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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

#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