PdOC, the University association for postdoctoral Fellows, Research Associates, and unestablished research staff, will hold an informal wine reception to welcome new researchers. This will take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on 17 October, in First South, at the University Centre (Granta Place, Mill Lane). For further information, please contact Catherine Howell (e-mail catherine@caret.cam.ac.uk).