University Graduate School events Back to 'University Graduate School' Yoga at Westmere DateMonday 3rd February (16:30) - Monday 30th March 2020 (18:30)Location: Westmere PGR HubDescriptionJoin our yoga session to improve your health and go back to work feeling refreshed. Each session is open to all fitness levels, from beginner to advanced and they are free for all postgraduate researchers at the University of Birmingham. Macmillan coffee morning DateThursday 6th February 2020 (10:00-12:00)Location: Westmere PGR HubDescriptionCharity coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support. All PGRs are invited! PhD Job Club Tutorial: Writing your CV or job application (1) DateThursday 6th February 2020 (14:00-17:00)Location: Westmere House - Seminar Room (G15 on the Campus map)DescriptionPhD careers event, CV writing and job applications. Academic and non-academic CV writing for postgraduate researchers. CV advice for PhDs. Shut up & Work DateWednesday 12th (09:30) - Tuesday 25th February 2020 (16:30)Location: Westmere PGR HubDescriptionOur Shut up & Work sessions aim to help you work more productively in a supportive environment. You come along, set your target for the day and work until you achieve your target. It is open to all postgraduate researchers. Innovative Researchers: Dr Tarsem Singh Cooner DateWednesday 12th February 2020 (10:00-11:00)Location: Muirhead Tower - Room 415DescriptionCome and hear how Tarsem, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, has created 360 degree immersive video apps to disseminate his research findings. Knitting for Relaxation DateWednesday 12th February 2020 (12:30-14:00)Location: Westmere LoungeDescriptionJoin us for an hour of relaxation over lunchtime and start your own knitting project. Academic English for PGRs: The language of literature reviews DateTuesday 18th February 2020 (17:00-19:00)Location: Westmere Seminar RoomDescriptionBy attending the session, you will be able to understand the function of a literature review and how to incorporate it into your writing. PG Skills: Influencing, Persuading and Negotiating for professional success DateThursday 20th February 2020 (14:00-16:00)Location: Alan Walters Building - Room 103DescriptionBeing able to successfully influence, negotiate and persuade is incredibly useful and sometimes vital in a job. These are therefore some of the top skills employers are looking for during recruitment. Westmere Series: Networking DateThursday 20th February 2020 (17:30-19:00)Location: Westmere Seminar RoomDescriptionFeel nervous about academic networking? Unsure about how to make the most of a discussion? Join us as we talk about academic networking. Westmere Goes Live – PGR Music Event DateSaturday 22nd February 2020 (19:00-22:00)Location: Westmere House (G15 on the Campus map)DescriptionJoin us for a night of live music and an opportunity to meet other PGRs at the University of Birmingham. PG Skills: Leadership DateTuesday 25th February 2020 (10:00-12:00)Location: Nuffield - G13DescriptionThis 2-hour workshop has been specifically designed to help Postgraduates gain insight in to leadership skills and the importance of this in the workplace. Postgraduate Researcher Induction – Insider Secrets DateWednesday 26th February 2020 (10:30-14:00)Location: Westmere Seminar RoomDescriptionThe monthly PGR induction is a great opportunity for new postgraduate researchers to meet the University's support providers and receive advice on taking full advantage of their time as postgraduate researchers - all in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. PhD Chat: Working effectively with your supervisor(s) DateThursday 27th February 2020 (12:30-14:00)Location: Westmere Seminar RoomDescriptionIn this session we will be sharing tips on working effectively with your supervisors. Join us to meet other PGRs and share tips with each other over lunch. Innovative Researchers: Professor Roy Bicknell DateThursday 27th February 2020 (14:00-15:00)Location: IBR Seminar RoomDescriptionCome and hear how Roy Bicknell, Professor of Functional Genomics has partnered with Cancer Research UK to create a joint-venture company to commercialise his ground-breaking research resulting in a novel targeted therapy for solid tumours. Academic English for PGRs: Writing critically DateTuesday 3rd March 2020 (17:00-19:00)Location: Westmere Seminar RoomDescriptionBy attending the session, you will be able to reflect on academic expectations regarding criticality in your field and use critical analysis in linguistically appropriate ways. Wine and Cheese Social for PGRs DateFriday 6th March 2020 (17:30-19:30)Location: Westmere House - G15DescriptionJoin the Westmere Scholars for this wine and cheese event. It will be a great opportunity to catch up with PGRs, make new friends and enjoy a variety of wine and cheeses! PGR Funding Workshop DateMonday 9th March 2020 (14:00-17:00)Location: Muirhead 112DescriptionThis workshop will explore alternative methods of funding postgraduate study - raising money for fees, living expenses, or research and conference costs. A major but seldom-considered funding option is the thousands of charities out there. Innovative Researchers: Dr Tim Gilbert DateTuesday 17th March 2020 (11:00-12:00)Location: Physics West - Room 106DescriptionCome and hear how Tim, PhD Civil Engineering alum, works with and supports innovators and entrepreneurs as a Patent Attorney for Swindell & Pearson. Academic English for PGRs: Proofreading Techniques DateTuesday 17th March 2020 (17:00-19:00)Location: Westmere Seminar RoomDescriptionBy attending the session, you will be able to check your own work for signposting and logical flow; recognise and correct typical surface errors. PG Skills: Excel for the Workplace DateWednesday 18th March 2020 (14:00-16:00)Location: Murray Learning Centre - Room LG13DescriptionExcel can be a powerful and useful tool for day-to-day tasks as well as more complex projects when you know how to use it to your advantage. This hands-on workshop will teach you several handy tricks to optimise your data and your time as well as enhance your workplace skills. Westmere Series: Confidence DateThursday 19th March 2020 (17:30-19:00)Location: Westmere Seminar RoomDescriptionFeel nervous about public speaking or talking to peers? Want some top confidence tips? Join us as we talk about confidence building. Research Community Campus Takeover DateFriday 27th March 2020 (16:30-22:00)Location: Guild buildingDescriptionA joint event to promote research culture & celebrate the outstanding research of the university. Displaying 1 to 22 of 22