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.

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21Mar

PGR Online Group Coaching Sessions Tuesdays

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
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21Mar

PGR Brunch Club

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

PG Skills: Project Management in Industry (all postgraduates)

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

PPDA: Completing your Portfolio for PGTs

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.
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22Mar

PGT Online Study Group

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.
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23Mar

PGT Winterbourne Walks

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
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23Mar

PGR Shut up and Work - Weekly Thursdays

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!
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23Mar

PGR Online Group Coaching Sessions Thursdays

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

 

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