Prepare for your research journey
Starting your research is an exciting milestone in your academic journey. It can feel daunting, but don’t worry! King’s offers plenty of support to help you settle into student life.
Your digital essentials
Follow the steps in Accessing your IT account & connecting to the King’s Wi-Fi network to get set up ready to start your research journey. Then, learn about the software and systems you’ll use in your studies on Student Services Online (SSO).
Once your IT account is set up, enrol in two key courses to help you prepare for university: the Essential Digital Skills Programme introduces key learning platforms like KEATS and Microsoft 365, while Academic Skills offers self-study resources, workshops and one-to-one sessions so you can develop the skills you need to succeed at King’s.
Build your research skills for success
King’s Doctoral College offer a diverse doctoral development programme, designed to equip you with the skills you need to succeed in your research and to enhance your career prospects, starting with the Doctoral Essentials series.
This training gives you the foundational knowledge and key skills to help you navigate your research career at King’s. You can find out more about it on the King’s Doctoral College Hub SharePoint. Important to know: you’ll need to set up your King’s IT account to access this.
Explore Libraries & Collections
Discover more about how Libraries & Collections can support you throughout your doctoral studies. You can also learn how to access library resources for your subject, including using library search and reading lists, with Library Guides.
Discover your potential
It’s never too early to start thinking about your future career. Whether you’re interested in part-time work, finding meaningful work experience, or exploring extra-curricular skill-building activities, King’s has you covered.
Kickstart your career journey
The Careers & Employability team are here to support you throughout your time as a doctoral student, whatever stage you’re at in your career planning. The team offer a wide range of services, with specific career support for researchers designed to help you plan your next steps at your own pace and help you achieve lifelong career success.
Explore your entrepreneurial side
The Entrepreneurship Institute is the dedicated hub of all entrepreneurial activity at King’s. Through workshops, events, competitions and programmes, the team can help you develop entrepreneurial skills, explore ideas and launch and grow ventures. Sign up for their newsletter and tap into a network of founders, funders and innovators across the King's community.
Get the King’s Edge
Through King’s Edge, you have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities from workshops, cultural activities, creative projects, programmes and volunteering. Explore the various opportunities designed to help you develop your employability skills, connect with our community and enrich your life at King’s. You can start registering for activities once you’ve completed stage 1 of your enrolment.
