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 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. 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.
20Mar
- Dates
- Monday 20 March 2023 (13:00-14:30)
- 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.
21Mar
- Dates
- Tuesday 21 March 2023 (10:00)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- We know that doing a PhD can be challenging at the best of times. Lots of you are struggling with managing uncertainty about your projects, adjusting goals, building good habits, managing the inner critic or procrastination, and coping with uncertainty about the future
21Mar
- Dates
- Tuesday 21 March 2023 (10:30-11:30)
- Location
- Westmere House
- Description
- Join us at Westmere House, the PGR Community Hub, every two weeks for brunch. This is a chance to spend some time away from your desk, save some money and chat to new people all at the same time.
21Mar
- Dates
- Tuesday 21 March 2023 (11:00-12:30)
- Location
- Cafe 1902 - University House
- Description
- Meet other PGT commuter and part-time students at this friendly café social.
21Mar
- Dates
- Tuesday 21 March 2023 (14:00-15:30)
- Location
- Lecture Room 7, 2nd Floor, Arts Building (R16)
- Description
- In this experiential 90 minute session, learn more about project management skills and the importance of these skills when working in industry.
22Mar
- Dates
- Wednesday 22 March 2023 (14:00-15:00)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- This session is designed to support students who have been working towards the Postgraduate Professional Development Award to complete their portfolio before submitting it.
22Mar
- Dates
- Wednesday 22 March 2023 (18:00-21:00)
- Location
- Microsoft Teams
- Description
- This structured study session is a great place for PGTs to meet other PGTs, have a catch up, and have others there to support them whilst they're studying.
23Mar
- Dates
- Thursday 23 March 2023 (12:00-13:00)
- Location
- Winterbourne House & Garden
- Description
- Take some time away from your desk and join your postgrad community for a relaxing walk in Winterbourne House and Gardens
23Mar
- Dates
- Thursday 23 March 2023 (13:00-16:30)
- Location
- MS Teams
- Description
- Co-working sessions for PGRs from all Colleges and years of study. Come tackle your to-do list and get more done!
23Mar
- Dates
- Thursday 23 March 2023 (14:00)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- We know that doing a PhD can be challenging at the best of times. Lots of you are struggling with managing uncertainty about your projects, adjusting goals, building good habits, managing the inner critic or procrastination, and coping with uncertainty about the future