Events in July

Wed 1st July

A student working on a laptop on a picnic bench PGT Summer Series: Research and writing for systematic reviews
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
This session, for PGT students, will explore how to approach a systematic review, focusing in particular on searching the literature and writing up your findings.

Sat 4th July

A tour guide in a room of safety deposit boxes Heritage Tours at The Exchange
11am - 4pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Discover The Exchange, opened in 1933 as the Headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank and now part of the University. See the banking hall, vaults, and rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, booking essential.

Wed 8th July

A student chatting over a laptop in a coffee shop PGT Summer Series: Dissertation writing - primary research
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation is based on primary research and you need a bit of support and advice for writing and structuring it, then this is the workshop for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.

Fri 10th July

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room Shut Up and Work for early career researchers
9:30am - 4:30pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
Work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. There will be time to set targets at the beginning of the day and there will be regular planned breaks to enable you to network or take a walk.

Thu 16th July

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
2pm - 4pm
Room 112, Muirhead Tower
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.

Fri 17th July

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
11am - noon
Online
The viva is an important part of the assessment for your programme. Attend this workshop in the months approaching your viva to do some practical activities to help you prepare.

Wed 22nd July

A students working on a laptop at a picnic table PGT Summer Series: Dissertation writing - secondary research
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation is chapter-based and uses secondary research, then this workshop will provide support and advice to help you with writing it up. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.

Tue 28th July

Three students walk along a path, with market stall in the background Artisan Market
10am - 4pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!

Wed 29th July

A student working on a laptop under a tree PGT Summer Series: Communicating research - formatting, visuals and data presentation
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation involves primary research and you’d like support with formatting your document and communicating your findings, then this workshop is for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.
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