Introduction to our CDT event
We will be holding our next in person event on Thursday 1st May 2025 from 10:30 am to 2pm please register your interest at qte@soton.ac.uk.
Date | Time / Campus | Venue | Building | Refreshments |
Thursday 1st May | 10:30am am Highfield Campus | Room 4050 | B46 | Lunch – including Pizza |

If you are unsure about what a PhD entails this is your opportunity to find out and see if it is right for you. You will be able to to meet the CDT staff, discuss any aspects of transitioning as an undergraduate and explore the various academic and organisational expectations of doctoral study. See how it would fit in with an employment or a career break, and get the chance to join a research group for a small taster session – availability depending.
There will a presentation with a Q&A session to start followed by either meetings with our PGR Reps, tours or meetings with supervisors. If you need to discuss travel arrangements please mention this when you contact us.
Travelling to our Highfield Campus
ONLINE ORIENTATION
Welcome to the University of Southampton. Alongside our individualised Orientation Days, we hold Postgraduate Open Days through the year. This is an example of what you can expect.
Listen to a student talk about their research and learn more about our Optical Engineering and Quantum Photonics Group (OEQP).
Why not join us on a Highfield Campus Tour online.