University Graduate School Events
The University is committed to supporting and creating a vibrant postgraduate community where each postgraduate can access valuable opportunities to meet with fellow postgraduates, develop transferable skills and gain careers support. As part of this commitment, we offer a variety of academic, social and wellbeing activities throughout the year. Annual opportunities to develop skills and share your work are delivered by the University Graduate School. These include UGS Talks, the Postgraduate Research Festival (including the Research Poster Conference), the Three Minute Thesis competition, and the Images of Research competition for postgraduate researchers and Images of Study competition and PGT Essentials for postgraduate taught students.
View our events listing below to see events tailored for postgraduates. We offer a mixture of online and in-person events. Events marked as PG are open to all postgraduates at the University of Birmingham, whilst those marked as PGR are tailored to Postgraduate Researchers and those marked as PGT are tailored to Postgraduate Taught students.
17May
- Dates
- Friday 17 May 2024 (13:00-14:30)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- Learn more about how to write effective academic job applications and understand what academic hiring panels look for at this online seminar.
20May
- Dates
- Monday 20 May 2024 (14:00-16:00)
- Location
- Alan Walters G11
- Description
- Join the UGS for the launch of a new interactive exhibition of PGR research: Enquiring Minds
21May
- Dates
- Tuesday 21 May 2024 (16:00-17:00)
- Location
- School of Engineering
- Description
- Relax, eat cake, and meet your fellow postgrads in this laidback social!
22May
- Dates
- Wednesday 22 May 2024 (12:00-13:00)
- Location
- Westmere House (G15 on the Campus map)
- Description
- Take a break from work and have lunch on us! Join us at Westmere House for a fortnightly PGR lunch.
22May
- Dates
- Wednesday 22 May 2024 (15:00-16:30)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- This practical seminar will help you to understand what to expect in a typical interview for an early-career academic job in the UK and will cover key tips on how to prepare and perform effectively.
23May
- Dates
- Thursday 23 May 2024 (18:00-21:30)
- Location
- Westmere House - Seminar Room (G15 on the Campus map)
- Description
- A PGR-Led Monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!
25May
- Dates
- Saturday 25 May 2024 (11:00-14:00)
- Location
- The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
- Description
- Join the University Graduate School and UGS Scholars as they march in the Birmingham Pride Parade.
4Jun
- Dates
- Tuesday 4 June 2024 (14:00-15:30)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- This event looks at key things that you can do during your PhD to develop your academic profile, all based around free training and development initiatives run by the University of Birmingham.
7Jun
- Dates
- Friday 7 June 2024 (11:00-12:30)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- This event aims to 'demystify' some of these metrics and priorities that shape the current UK academic landscape, with a focus on Impact.
11Jun
- Dates
- Tuesday 11 June 2024 (12:00-13:00)
- Location
- Westmere House (G15 on the Campus map)
- Description
- Take a break from work and have lunch on us! Join us at Westmere House for a fortnightly PGR lunch