Dear Ady, Wow thanks, what a helpful reply :) ! I hadn't even thought that we may need to briefly pitch our proposal ideas!
That's good to bear in mind so now I won't be so on-the-spot if they do ask us to do this!
It's great to hear that you enjoyed your weekend, and you've helped me to gain an insight into the purpose for these weekends.
I really appreciate your time in posting, many thanks for your help xx

Staff and students- Perhaps 5 staff and 8/10 students? We have a visiting professor to give a lecture at some point during the weekend. x

Evening all,
I am due to start my PhD next month. We have been told that we have a residential weekend the first Fri/Sat of October at a hotel. We have been told to arrive at 4.00pm Friday afternoon, and that we will finish by 4pm Saturday.
Has anyone been on one of these weekends and can please offer some advice? I dont know re:dress, should I go smart or casual? It says we will have dinner at 7pm Friday evening in the hotel restaurant- should I take a black dress/similar to wear?
I have also been told the hotel has a pool/sauna etc, and to take advantage of these facilities..would that be seen as weird to spend my free time in the pool??
I feel pretty nervous as haven't met anyone on my course yet :(
And do you think I'll be sharing a room??
Any advice or comments would really be appreciated :) thanks in advance!

Dear 123Giblet,
Thanks so much for your very helpful comment which has helped me to see I'm not the only (soon-to-be) PhD student with the idea of having a baby while researching! I guess youre right that it's all about organisation and time mangement.
Good luck with your future studies- and babies! Xx

Hi all,
I am new to this site as only had my PhD interview on Tues.
Was offered a place that afternoon, which I have accepted,
so start my PhD in Sept!
Anyway, I just wondered.. has anyone been pregnant during their PhD or is anyone currently pregnant and researching?
I am a 27yo female and have one child, an 11.5 month old baby boy, and am just considering when- during my 5/6 year Part Time PhD program, to consider trying for my second.
I had my first pregnancy/baby during my MEd study, and found it no problem handling both,
but I know PhD study will be very different.
Any comments or advice or info on if I am being completely crazy even CONSIDERING this would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks! Xx