Induction Checklist
Induction Check list for Research Students
Some things you should know …… if you don’t know, just ask ……..
A good starting point for information is your group secretary/administrator.
People
◊ Research Group secretary/administrator
◊ Research Group Postgraduate academic mentor
◊ Research Group Safety Officer
◊ Personal Postgraduate Tutor
◊ Postgraduate Student Representatives
◊ Physics Postgraduate Secretary
Domestic (on Campus)
◊ Follow the Covid-19 Code of Conduct
◊ Location of toilets
◊ Location of local common rooms, local arrangements for tea and coffee etc.
◊ Details of local security measures, including provision of your security card
◊ Opening and closing hours of building and access
◊ Where/when smoking is allowed; the College’s policy
◊ How to dispose of or recycle items
Working environment
◊ How to get a Computer account and email address
◊ Correct postal address for mail to reach you during your course
◊ Local arrangements for picking up and sending internal and external post
Health and Safety
◊ Location of emergency exits
◊ Details of the emergency procedures, evacuation routes and assembly points
◊ Location of the first-aid box and the identity of your local first-aiders
◊ Location and operation of the fire alarm system
◊ Location of fire extinguishers
◊ Procedures to be observed in case of a fire
◊ Details of any significant safety hazards or health risks in your working environment
◊ Disposal of waste
View the Faculty health and safety webpages.
Facilities
◊ Location of and how to join the Library, Sport’s centre and Health Centre, if applicable
◊ Details of local events and cultural programmes, e.g. regular concerts, humanities programme etc.
◊ Location of Student’s Union
View the departmental facilities.
Other
◊ Location of Student Hub (Student Finance, Assessment Records, etc).
◊ Graduate School (offering a varied range of courses)
◊ Student Support Zone – Covering housing, money, health and Wellbeing amongst others.