Getting started
When you arrive—you will be invited to an induction. These are useful, so please do attend. For everything else get in touch with the Education Team.
This year’s induction dates
As the start of the new academic year is fast approaching, I would like to give you advance notice of some important events for which your attendance is required.
- Department of Psychiatry Induction – Friday October 6th, 15:00 – 17:00
- School of Clinical Medicine Induction – Thursday October 12th, afternoon.
Getting online
You will receive a direct email from the University’s Computing Service regarding your email login details and Raven instructions. If you do not receive any information by the end of September, please get in touch.

Next steps

Code of Practice
This is a guide to good practice based on the University’s regulations and the reasonable expectations of students and their supervisors. Please make sure you read and sign this document along with your supervisor.

Departmental Meetings
Weekly departmental meetings are held by the Head of Department Professor Tamsin Ford every other week. All staff and students are invited to join at 9:30 am on Thursday mornings on Zoom.

Students Union
The Cambridge Students’ Union supports postgraduates—it represents student interests and provides a wealth of support and information