Thanks for the responses. Sounds like Ill get prepped on all the apparatus when I get there.

Hi
I am starting a materials science PhD in October. I am a chemist by degree and have plenty of lab experience which is where i will be mainly but they have a LOT of analytical equipment most of which is new to me. Anyone been in a simmilar situation? Did they get you up to speed with the equipment that was new to you or was it asumed you would orieantate your self.