Careers events for Postgraduates In 'Events' All eventsB-EnterprisingCareers fairsEmployer Insights eventsInternational studentsLeading AcademicsPast eventsPostgraduatesTen TalksThe Birmingham AwardTop Tips workshops Back to 'Careers Support' Careers Network run careers events which are specifically for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students. If you are applying for a Masters or PhD, take a look at our Top Tips sessions. We also run careers events for international students as well as graduate recruiter events and sector events. You may also want to look at the University Graduate School events page. Please note: You may need to create a graduate account on Careers Connect to book onto some of these events. Postgraduate careers events Browse and sign up to the latest events below using your Careers Connect account: Should I do a PhD?This workshop is for students who are considering a PhD and would like to reflect on whether it's right for them.13:00 Wed 28 Oct 2026Online ,Online UK Degree, China career - Career Planning for Chinese Students and GraduatesPlanning to start your career in China after graduation? Hear from a China jobs market expert on recruitment timelines, growing sectors and how to prepare your CV and applications for Spring and Autumn 2027 recruitment.11:00 Thu 29 Oct 2026Online ,Online Birmingham Award PGR drop-inA drop-in for PGR students to ask any questions about completing the Birmingham Award13:00 Thu 29 Oct 2026Green Heart Forum,Green Heart ForumPGR Careers Beyond Academia: How to Research Your OptionsA quick introduction to strategies and resources that you can use to research career options beyond academia.13:00 Tue 03 Nov 2026Online ,Online PG Skills: Research and Beyond – Unlocking the Value of your Postgraduate Experience Explore your postgraduate experience through the lens of entrepreneurship, innovation and career development15:00 Wed 04 Nov 2026Alan Walters Building – Room 103 (First Floor),Alan Walters Building – Room 103 (First Floor)Job Hunting Beyond Academia: Top Tips for PostgradsTop tips for job searching for postgraduates11:00 Tue 10 Nov 2026Online ,Online Global Connections: Making the Most of Your University of Birmingham ExperienceWant to build connections, gain experience, and make the most of your time at UoB? Join our panel of international students, researchers and alumni as they share their experiences of studying and researching at the University of Birmingham.14:00 Wed 11 Nov 2026Teaching and Learning Building, Lecture Theatre 2,Teaching and Learning Building, Lecture Theatre 2Psychological Professions Alumni Insight EventGet an Insight into a range of roles in the Psychology Professions15:30 Wed 11 Nov 2026Online ,Online Inside the NHS Scientific Training Programme: Insights from a Clinical Scientist and STP AssessorThinking about applying for the NHS Scientific Training Programme? Curious about what life is really like as a Clinical Scientist? 15:15 Thu 12 Nov 2026Please see event details for location,Please see event details for locationMaking Job Applications Beyond Academia: CV & cover letter tips for PGRsGet top tips on writing effective CVs and applications for jobs in sectors beyond academia.11:00 Tue 17 Nov 2026Online ,Online Promoting your Postgrad Skills in CVs and Cover LettersLearn more about how to highlight the skills gained through postgraduate study in your CV and Cover Letter.13:00 Wed 18 Nov 2026Online ,Online Follow up “Design your PhD” at Group Career Coaching SessionsYou’ve completed Design your PhD - but what happened next? Back in April, you joined ‘Design your PhD’ 6 months later this is your opportunity to reconnect with fellow participants and take stock of where you are now.11:00 Thu 19 Nov 2026Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston WebbBuilding a Tech Career in the UK: Career Insights for Chinese StudentsJoin the talk to hear from the Head of Solutions at Alibaba Cloud on building a tech career in the UK as a Chinese graduate, from job hunting to your first role and beyond.14:00 Thu 19 Nov 2026Online ,Online Understanding the Job Market for Experienced HiresWant to find out more about the job market for experienced hires?13:00 Tue 24 Nov 2026Online ,Online Promoting your Postgrad Skills in Online ApplicationsLearn more about the job application process and how to highlight the skills gained through postgraduate study in your applications.10:00 Wed 25 Nov 2026Online ,Online China Connections: UK Degree, China Career – Career Opportunities and Overseas Talent Policies in HangzhouFind out about visa requirements, support policies and practical guidance for international graduates looking to work and live in Hangzhou, along with an overview of the city’s key industries recruiting international talent.13:00 Wed 25 Nov 2026Online ,Online Interview Skills: Top Tips for PostgradsDiscover top tips for how to perform to the best of your ability in interviews both within and beyond academia.10:00 Tue 01 Dec 2026Online ,Online Follow up “Design your PhD” at Group Career Coaching SessionsYou’ve completed Design your PhD - but what happened next? Back in April, you joined ‘Design your PhD’ 6 months later this is your opportunity to reconnect with fellow participants and take stock of where you are now.11:00 Thu 03 Dec 2026Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston WebbFollow up “Design your PhD” at Group Career Coaching SessionsYou’ve completed Design your PhD - but what happened next? Back in April, you joined ‘Design your PhD’ 6 months later this is your opportunity to reconnect with fellow participants and take stock of where you are now.11:00 Thu 07 Jan 2027Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb,Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb