Orientation Day for doctoral researchers

There is plenty of new information to take in when you begin your journey to the doctorate. Enrolling into courses, new communication channels, funding, data management and searching for relevant literature and more. The best way to orient towards your work as a doctoral researcher is to participate in the Orientation Day.

The Orientation Day provides you with information on the key services and steps you can take to get the best out of your doctorate at Tampere University. You will also hear experiences from your peers. The event offers you the opportunity to build contacts with your colleagues and support your dissertation research. 

Orientation Days in the academic year 2025-2026

In autumn 2025, the Orientation Day for doctoral researchers took place in English on Thursday 21 August, 2025 on city centre campus and online. The Orientation Day was held in Finnish on 19 August, 2025 on City Centre Campus and online. 

The spring 2026 Orientation Day will be organised on Wednesday 21 January 2026 in English on City Centre campus and online. Register for the Orientation Day in Sisu (TAU.TRI.101). The registration opens on 11 November 2025. Useful information and the materials of the Orientation Day are always at your reach in the orientation's Moodle area.

All doctoral researchers, including those who’ve already started thwir doctoral journey, are welcome!

For further information, contact doctoralschool [at] tuni.fi (doctoralschool[at]tuni[dot]fi).

Please note: Your own doctoral programme may organise a separate orientation event. Do follow your tuni-email account closely for their news.