Induction

Arrival

To make the start of your studies as smooth as possible, the University and Department offer a wide spectrum of general online information and personalised advice. You may have already seen the Welcome webpageLink opens in a new window with lots of specific guidance on accommodation, enrolment and any particular needs you may have.

If you will be arriving in the UK from overseas, The Welcome to Warwick Team have Guidance for New International StudentsLink opens in a new window to help with planning your journey, and what to expect when you arrive.

Formal and informal social inductions will be held for new incoming students at the start of each academic year. Details will be communicated to new students in the run up to the new academic year.

History Induction

New students will have their formal induction in the first Graduate Research Forum (GRF) meeting on Thursday in week 1. Details of the time and location will be circulated to all new students in early September.

An informal social induction with current PGR students will also be held in week 1 after the first GRF, details will be communicated via email to new students in September, and added to the PGR Social EventsLink opens in a new window page

Baseline Skills Evaluation

It is important that you are equipped with the necessary skills to fulfil your full potential and, where you identify gaps, that you know how to fill them by attending internal and occasionally external training. You will be asked at the start of your studies to complete a baseline survey of your existing skills and to identify what additional ones you might need. You can then discuss these with your supervisor(s) and follow the links on the form to help find the support you need, though we will also be on hand to guide you through the University's offerings:

PGR Skills Baseline AssessmentLink opens in a new window

In addition, we will ask all continuing students to complete a shorter form each year so that you can ensure that you are fully equipped for all the tasks of the year ahead:

PGR Annual Skills EvaluationLink opens in a new window

Doctoral College Induction: online help and information

The Doctoral College has a range of useful induction videos, covering Library services, IT Services, Wellbeing and Professional Development (and more).

Doctoral College Welcome Resources

The Doctoral College have an additional information resource for any students in receipt of a University of Warwick scholarship

PG Scholarship New StartersLink opens in a new window

CADRE Induction

Year 1 students are encouraged to take part in CADRE's development and training workshops across the year, particularly the term 1 induction sessions.

CADRE Workshop Programme 2025/2026Link opens in a new window

IT Facilities and Training

Students are expected to be computer literate. You will need to make use of computers for word processing, access to the Library catalogue and its collection of online resources. All students need to acquire these skills during the first term of their first year, and are advised to review the Information and Digital Group (IDG) Student Induction pages for information on setting up IT accounts, and details of training resources.

IDG Student Induction

For any students interested in video or audio recording, a number of Rapidmooc Studios are available to book on campus. Rapidmooc is a video recording service at Warwick implemented and supported by the Audio Visual and FOLD Teams.

Made up of 'plug and play' dedicated video recording hardware with a studio green screen setup and adjustable lighting, they allow for the creation of professional quality video for blended and online learning, interviews, training and tutorials.

For information on Rapidmooc, how to book, and links to podcasting support guides, please visit the Rapidmooc support guide.

General IT training resources are available via LinkdIn Learning. This online digital learning platform features over 20,000+ expert-led courses across a vast range of topics spanning business, technology, software and creative skills, wellbeing, personal development and much more.

All University of Warwick students and staff members have free access to LinkedIn Learning.

IDG LinkedIn Learning Free Training CoursesLink opens in a new window

If you need help or support with registering for your IT Account or any other queries, please use the IDG’s Service PortalLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window, or phone 024 765 73737 or ext. 73737 (internally). The Service Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For in-person support visit the Drop-in Centre, located on the 1st floor of the LibraryLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window, which is available from Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:30.

IDG Services and SupportLink opens in a new window

Study Spaces

There are student study spaces in many of the buildings across campus, for details see the facilities page.

IDG Computer work areas are available across Gibbet Hill, Westwood, and the main campus. All students and staff can use these work areas (you’ll need your university card to access them).

For details of computer work area locations, visit the IDG Knowledgebase

A Guide to Work Area Computer RoomsLink opens in a new window

The History Society

With over 800 members, Warwick’s History Society (HistSoc) is one of the largest and best-known societies on campus renowned for its socials, ball, tour, incredibly popular sports teams and impressive academic support! Socials are a big part of their identity with termly HistSoc nights out on and off-campus. They look to support their members academically through essay workshops, module fairs, guest speakers and the newly developed mentor scheme.

https://www.warwicksu.com/societies/historySoc/

Term Dates

2025/2026

Autumn Term Monday 6th October 2025 – Saturday 13 December 2025
Spring Term Monday 12 January 2026 – Saturday 21 March 2026
Summer Term Monday 27 April 2026 – Saturday 4 July 2026

https://warwick.ac.uk/study/termdates/

NOTE: International students sponsored on a Student Visa, and who are subject to restrictions on the number of hours they can work each week for immigration reasons, should be aware that the official University term dates and vacation periods relate to undergraduate courses only. Student Visa holders on Postgraduate Taught, Postgraduate Research and any other type of courses, should refer to the Student Visa Advice pages to learn more about term dates and the working rights.

Exceeding the permitted number of working hours when studying in the UK on a Student Visa is a serious breach of the conditions of your visa.

Reading Weeks

Week 6 in Terms 1 and 2 is designated as a ‘Reading Week’ and no classes run in that week. The point of these weeks is to allow students more free time to research and read for their assignments and essays, and to allow academic staff to stay in touch with their own research and to conduct more intensive teaching preparation. Most academic staff will not be in the Department during these weeks and if you need to make urgent contact with them you should do this via e-mail in the first instance.

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