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.
29Sep
- Dates
- Friday 29 September 2023 (15:00-19:00)
- Location
- Westmere House
- Description
- Kick off the new academic year in style with this 'Welcome to Westmere' social for new and returning PGRs alike!
2Oct
- Dates
- Monday 2 October 2023 (14:00-17:00)
- Location
- To be announced
- Description
- Session to help postgraduate taught students with their application process for the UGS Scholarships (PGT).
4Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 4 October 2023 (11:00-12:00)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- If you have recently joined University of Birmingham as a postgraduate researcher (MRes, PhD etc.), then this is a session not to be missed.
5Oct
- Dates
- Thursday 5 October 2023 (12:00-13:00)
- Location
- Westmere House
- Description
- Take a break from work and have lunch on us! Join us at Westmere House for a fortnightly PGR lunch, Thursdays @ 12pm.
9Oct
- Dates
- Monday 9 October 2023 (13:00-14:00)
- Location
- Careers Network - Employer Training Room - G30 Aston Webb
- Description
- Careers event for Postgraduate taught students on the Postgraduate Professional Development Award which helps students enhance their professional development, available exclusively for PGT students.
9Oct
- Dates
- Monday 9 October 2023 (13:00-14:30)
- Location
- Westmere House
- Description
- This workshop is essential for those wanting to learn the fundamentals of mental health.
10Oct
- Dates
- Tuesday 10 October 2023 (11:00-12:30)
- Location
- Westmere House - Seminar Room
- Description
- Come and chat with other PGRs about key concerns and worries about getting settled into the UK.
10Oct
- Dates
- Tuesday 10 October 2023 (12:00-13:00)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- Webinar introduction to the Careers Beyond Academia Canvas Course and upcoming Beyond Academia Programme.
11Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 11 October 2023 (14:00-15:30)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- Learn more about the transition to postgraduate study, for postgrad students joining straight from undergrad or after a break from education.
11Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 11 October 2023 (15:00-16:00)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- Careers event for Postgraduate taught students to learn more about the Postgraduate Professional Development Award which helps you enhance your professional development, available exclusively for PGT students.