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:
Registration
If you have accepted an unconditional offer you will shortly receive an email from the University asking you to register as a student if you haven't already.
You must complete both financial and academic registration ahead of you starting in order to have full access to the university facilities. Please refer to the support available on the registration webpage
Induction
PGR induction week will commence on 5 October. The College of Social Sciences induction will be held on Monday 5 October. More information on PGR Induction week is available on the Researcher Development webpages
The Business School will also hold a welcome event for our new PhD students on Thursday 8 October. This will take place from 2.30 -5pm in the Adam Smith Building (Hothouse, Level 2).
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 induction week for whatever reason, please let us know in advance by contacting asbs-pgrsupport@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
Training is also available from the Graduate School’s Research Training Programme and PGR Opportunities hub, as well as the university’s Researcher Development Programme.
Mandatory Moodle Courses
All University of Glasgow PhD students must complete 5 short online courses in their first year. These are:
- Introduction to GDPR
- Information Security Awareness
- Equality and Diversity Essentials
- PGR Research Integrity
- Introduction to Research Data Management for PGRs.
More information on these courses can be found on the Researcher Development webpages.
Office Space and Equipment
Office Space
All new PhD students will have access to a large hotdesking space on levels 4 and 5 of the Adam Smith Building once they are fully registered.
It is accessible via your student card and enables everyone a workspace when they need it. There is no need to book. It is open 7 days a week.
There are also a variety of work areas in different locations throughout the building for one-to-one meetings and bookable spaces for focused work or to collaborate. We will provide more information on this at induction.
Full-Time students will be able to apply for an allocated desk in the Gilbert Scott Building from year 2 onwards, subject to availability.
Laptops
New students will have the opportunity to receive a loan laptop from the university, to be returned at the end of your studies. These will be given out in your induction week and you will be contacted in advance with details on how to secure one. These will mostly be Microsoft PCs, with some MacBooks also available but in more limited quantities.
PGR Handbook
Accommodation
Finding accommodation in Glasgow can be challenging. You are encouraged to secure accommodation in advance of travelling to Glasgow.
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 includes advice around living in the UK, opening a bank account, health services and other relevant topics if coming here for the first time.
As your visa sponsor, international students must also be aware that the university is legally required to monitor your engagement with your studies.
You can find more information on the process and what will be required from you on our Student Immigration Hub. Please ensure you read through this to familiarise yourself with the requirements.
PGR Community
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.
- Student Life at Glasgow. You can find information, advice and fun tips here for Glasgow newcomers.
- UofG PGR blog. A blog run by and for the PGR community at University of Glasgow.
- Tips for PGRs. The Student Represetatives Council (SRC) have a handy guide for helping PGRs navigate the programme
- Gilchrist Postgraduate Club. A place for PGRs and staff to meet and grab a coffee.
- Join a Club or Society. Over 300 at the university you can join - Including the PGR Society!