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 the Research Poster Conference, the Three Minute Thesis competition, and the Images of Research competition for postgraduate researchers and Images of Study competition for postgraduate taught students.
View our events listing below to see events tailored for postgraduates or visit our events calendar for an overview of the next few months. 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.
25Sep
- Dates
- Saturday 25 September 2021 (10:00-12:00)
- Location
- Online - a link will be sent to you before the event
- Description
- Learn more about getting started as a PGT student at the University of Birmingham, and get your questions answered.
27Sep
- Dates
- Monday 27 September 2021 (10:00-11:00)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- This information session is an opportunity to find out more about how the Postgraduate Professional Development Award works and how to get involved.
30Sep
- Dates
- Thursday 30 September 2021 (11:00-12:00)
- Location
- Online - hosted via Zoom
- Description
- Get tips on how to explore careers beyond academia and how to make the most of Careers Network's support for PGRs. PhD Careers.
5Oct
- Dates
- Tuesday 5 October 2021 (10:00-11:15)
- Description
- Work out what you want from your post-PhD career in this interactive workshop. PGR Careers beyond academia.
6Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 6 October 2021 (14:00-15:00)
- Location
- To be confirmed
- Description
- This information session is an opportunity to find out more about how the Award works and how to get involved.
12Oct
- Dates
- Tuesday 12 October 2021 (11:00-12:30)
- Location
- To be confirmed
- Description
- This interactive session will focus on how identifying values, motivations and strengths can help with career decision-making and career management.
13Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 13 October 2021 (12:00-13:00)
- Location
- Online - hosted via Zoom
- Description
- Join us for an virtual 'tour' of go-to online careers resources for postgraduate researchers interested in researching career options beyond academia
13Oct
- Dates
- Wednesday 13 October 2021 (14:00-15:00)
- Location
- Online
- Description
- This interactive session will focus on how identifying values, motivations and strengths can help with career decision-making and career management.
14Oct
- Dates
- Thursday 14 October 2021 (13:00-16:00)
- Location
- Online - a link will be sent to you before the event
- Description
- Join a supportive, structured working session, where you can get on with your writing, reading and studying distraction-free.
19Oct
- Dates
- Tuesday 19 October 2021 (11:00-12:30)
- Location
- Online - a link will be sent to you before the event
- Description
- Postgraduate careers event covering tips on how to articulate your skills to employers in sectors beyond academia.