[Graduate-research-list] PhD Society

[Wilma Ellis]

> 	There will be a friendly and informal meeting of the PhD society on
> Thursday 20th November, 7pm at the MacRobert foyer / cafe. This will be an
> opportunity for existing members to make contact with new or returning PhD
> students who feel they might be interested in becoming involved. 
> 
> 	As you may know the PhD society fulfills a valuable social function
> for its otherwise isolated members. It is the only University society
> exclusively for PhD students, it is not currently SUSA affiliated (so our
> funds are entirely within our control), and we have a reasonable pot of
> money to play with. These three facts alone make us uniquely placed to
> meet the needs of our members.
> 
> 	We all know that the success of any society is dependent upon an
> active and interested membership. So, get involved and help to deliver the
> kind of society you want. Why not come to the meeting and make a few new
> friends outside your department or regular circle? Why not come and make
> suggestions on the kind of events or activities you'd like to see
> organised? One possibility we are considering is a subsidised trip into
> town for a meal towards the end of this semester. Whether you have a
> better idea, or like the sound of ours, come along to the meeting and let
> us know.
> 
> 	The society webpages are being brought up to date and we will have
> our e-mailbox open again soon. Meanwhile, if you have any comments or
> queries in advance of the gathering please ask (a.j.sneddon at stir.ac.uk).
> If you are interested in the society but cannot come to the gathering
> please let me know. Similarly, if you know people who may be interested
> please help us by making sure they know about it too.
> 	Andrew