Events in March

Mon 3rd March

Model skulls are mounted on a wall in a museum display Lapworth Museum Tour
noon - 1pm
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Join Museum staff and volunteers for a guided tour of the Museum.

Tue 4th March

Two students look closely at cheese on a market stall Artisan Market
10am - 4pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
For Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) approaching the final stages of preparing their thesis (4-6 months from submission), this workshop covers thesis presentation, the submission process and copyright considerations.

Wed 5th March

A student sat on a sofa working on a laptop, seen from above Data management plans for PGRs
10am - 11am
Online
All Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) are required to have a Data Management Plan (DMP) in place before completing their first annual review (GRS3). This workshop will help you to achieve this by covering the basics of Research Data Management.

Thu 6th March

Three students stand in conversation Coffee morning in the Researcher Suite
11am - noon
Researcher Suite, MainLibrary
Are you a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student? Join the Research Skills Team for a relaxed coffee morning in the first floor Researcher Suite in the Main Library. Grab a cuppa and a biscuit, and a chat about anything library-related.

Tue 11th March

Old Joe on a blue sky day with a bird flying nearby The Philosophy Garden: Is perfume art?
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Winterbourne House & Gardens
The second in a series of philosophy workshops at Winterbourne, join Dr Chiara Brozzo as she questions whether perfume can be art. Head to Winterbourne for a free philosophy workshop for all ages, facilitated by UoB academics.
An aerial shot of the upper half of the Old Joe clocktower on a cloudy day Good Bad Books: Our love affair with dystopia
6pm - 7pm
Room G11, Alan Walters building
Why do we enjoy reading about suffering? Are we thrilled by their horrors? In his inaugural lecture, Professor Nathan Waddell delves into the history of literary dystopias and their tension between form and content.

Wed 12th March

Two students look at a phone showing a scientific diagram Introduction to AI tools for researchers
1pm - 2pm
Online
Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.
A group of international students sit around a table, chatting and laughing, in a crowded room Culture & Connect: international peer support group
2pm - 5pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Whether you’re looking for guidance, friendship or just a place to be understood, we are here for you. Culture & Connect is facilitated by a diverse group of international students who understand - join us for discussions and fun activities!

Mon 17th March

Three students smile and wave at the camera How to talk to UK employers about visas
1pm - 2pm
Online
Are you an international student, graduate or researcher looking for jobs in the UK? This workshop will give you practical tips on talking to potential employers, keeping the conversation going, and answering tricky questions.
A student looks up at another student, whilst sat studying What is Citation Justice?
2pm - 3pm
Online
Delve into the conversation of Citation Justice, exploring the role of influence and power in who we cite and, and how bias in this area can occur and be addressed. This workshop is for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.

Tue 18th March

A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space Literature searching training for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Develop a search strategy, use that to undertake a literature search, keep the resulting records of your search and get tips and techniques to maximise effectiveness, as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Tue 25th March

A student leans over a laptop in concentration EndNote Desktop Q&A session for PGRs
11am - noon
Online
Completed the Introduction to EndNote 21 Canvas course for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students and still have questions? Drop-in for an online Q&A with the Research Skills team.

Wed 26th March

A group of international students sit around a table, chatting and laughing, in a crowded room Culture & Connect: international peer support group
2pm - 5pm
Employer Training Room (Room G30), Aston Webb Building
Whether you’re looking for guidance, friendship or just a place to be understood, we are here for you. Culture & Connect is facilitated by a diverse group of international students who understand - join us for discussions and fun activities!
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