Open Events 2025/26

We are holding two information events for those interested in applying to the ILESLA.

The first will be a Virtual Open Day on 26th November from 13:00 to 16:00 (UK time) to explain more about the programme itself and provide advice on the application process. There will be the opportunity to speak with representatives from all three universities, as well as from Pirbright, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source and Diamond Light Source.  There will be the chance to talk to current students who can share the student experience from their perspective, and talk about life as a doctoral student. 

You can sign up for the Virtual Open Day at the link below and we will send you a zoom link to attend on the morning of the event.

We will record the main presentations and have put some FAQ documents together that are available via this website, so that people who can't attend can still find answers to their questions. You can also see last years open day on "Open Event Recordings" .

Further events will be added to this page throughout the year.

We appreciate that not everyone is able to attend a daytime event because of other commitments.  The main sessions in this event will therefore be recorded and available to view for the remainder of the application cycle.

An evening Q&A event on 3rd December 19:00 to 20:00  will be offered for those who cannot attend the daytime session.  This will include advice for candidates who are interested in applying for doctoral study who have not recently been enrolled in full-time academic study.  Do please watch the recorded Open Event sessions before attending this Q&A as it is not intended to replicate that event and information, but rather to offer the opportunity to ask questions on topics not covered during the afternoon event.