The WELCOME SESSION  offers new PhD students a space to begin their doctoral studies with all the information they need for this new stage.

It will allow students to learn about the most relevant aspects of their training and to ask any questions they may have. The goal is to make students’ journey as smooth as possible.

For the 2026/2027 academic year, the session will take place on WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., at the Víctor Siurana Hall on the Rectorat Campus.

To attend, you need to REGISTER by completing the available forms at this link. 

PROGRAMME

08:45–09:00 Arrival (Víctor Siurana Hall, 2nd floor)

09:00–09:15 Welcome

09:15–10:00 The Great Journey: How to start your PhD. Resources to successfully navigate the first steps

10:00–10:30 Let’s Network!: Build your community

10:30–11:15 Coffee Break (Claustre de les Heures). Information points from UdL units and services

11:15–13:15 Let’s prepare the research and training plan. Parallel sessions in the different official languages

- CATALAN session (1.32A, First floor)

- SPANISH session (1.32B, First floor)

- ENGLISH session (1.33A, First floor)

13:15–13:30 Closing