Information for new PhD students
Accounting & Finance
We look forward to welcoming you to the Adam Smith Business School and the wider University of Glasgow community.
This web page has been prepared for PhD Accounting & Finance students who hold offers and are making preparations for coming to Glasgow.
If you have any queries you are welcome to contact the PGR administration Team:
You may also contact your dedicated administrator, Mrs Angela Foster at Angela.Foster@glasgow.ac.uk
Registration
If you have accepted an unconditional offer you will shortly receive an email from the University asking you to register as a student. Please refer to the support available on the registration webpage
Induction
Adam Smith Business School Induction
As part of the Induction week, the Business School will also hold a welcome event for our new PhD students on Thursday 9th October in the Hothouse (Room 282) at 14.00 in the New Adam Smith Building.
You will be welcomed by our Associate Director of Postgraduate Research who will provide an introduction to the PhD programme. This will be followed by a subject meeting with your PGR subject conveners. There will be a drinks reception afterwards where you can meet the PGR team, as well as chat to staff from throughout the school and existing PhD students from all subject areas. We look forward to meeting you there!
It is vital that you attend, as key information will be communicated and you will also be meeting the rest of your student cohort. If you are unable to attend for whatever reason, please let us know in advance by contacting business-pgr@glasgow.ac.uk
Training
Training provided by the School
Accounting & Finance provide a series of PhD master classes on a variety of topics. These are compulsory for all first year Accounting & Finance PhD students. You will be receive information about the Master Classes when you start in October.
Further PhD courses will be provided by the subject area during the year and information will be provided as they are organised.
In addition, you may follow optional MSc courses with the agreement of the course convenor and your supervisor.
You must discuss the training you wish to undertake with your supervisor.
Other training
PhD training is also provided by the College of Social Sciences via their Research Training Programme.
Find out more about specific support, training, and development activities via the Research and Development programme.
You should discuss with your supervisor whether or not you should attend any of these courses.
PGR Handbook
You can find a copy of the handbooks for the Adam Smith Business School PGR programmes below. These contains detailed information on the programmes and associated processes.
Economics and Accounting & Finance PGR Handbook 2025-26
Management PGR Handbook 2025-26
Accommodation
Finding accommodation in Glasgow can be challenging. You are encouraged to secure accommodation in advance of travelling to Glasgow. If you are experiencing difficulties please contact your PhD administrator and we will try and offer advice for the commencement of your studies.
There is an online booking system for University Accommodation; however, if you haven't already arranged University accommodation then there is limited availability. Accommodation Services have an Accommodation Enquiry Line on +44 (0) 141 330 7157 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
The Student Representative Council is another source of advice. You may find their fearless-flathunting guide helpful.
For international students
There is information for international students on the International student support and visas website. This also has information about living in the UK, opening a bank account, health services and other topics which will be helpful to those coming here for the first time.
About Glasgow
There are many ways to get involved in the PGR community at University of Glasgow. Below are just a few links to get you started.