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Tue 21st January

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Wed 22nd January

A student and staff member sit at a table in conversation Raise your research profile for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
This workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR)students introduces the concept of a research profile and their importance within the research landscape. Through a series of practical activities, you'll learn how to enhance your profile as a researcher.
Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis for PGRs
11:30am - 1pm
Online
Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.

Thu 23rd January

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Mon 27th January

A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature for PGRs
3pm - 5pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Tue 28th January

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Thu 30th January

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Tue 4th February

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Thu 6th February

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.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Tue 11th February

Two students look at a phone showing a scientific diagram Introduction to AI tools for researchers
noon - 1pm
Online
Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Thu 13th February

A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature for PGRs
9am - 10:30am
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.
A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space Literature searching training for PGRs
2pm - 4pm
Online
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.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Tue 18th February

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Thu 20th February

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Mon 24th February

A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.

Tue 25th February

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Wed 26th February

Students sit around circular tables chatting Starting to write for PGRs
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
This workshop provides an introduction to: the writing process, your knowledge of yourself as a writer, and strategies for planning and creating text, and is suitable for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.

Thu 27th February

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Tue 4th March

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.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

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.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Tue 11th March

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

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.

Thu 13th March

A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs
1pm - 2:30pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Mon 17th March

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.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Thu 20th March

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Fri 21st March

Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.

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.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Thu 27th March

A student smiles sitting at a desk Increasing your productivity for PGRs
3:30pm - 5pm
Online
As Postgraduate Research (PGR) students, we cannot change the number of hours in a day, but we can use them as effectively as possible. This workshop encourages you to understand your own working preferences to be as productive as possible.
People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Tue 1st April

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
1pm - 1:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Thu 3rd April

People walking through the entry gates at the University of Birmingham Main Library. Library Tour Drop-Ins
5pm - 5:20pm
Main Library
These short tours will provide you with all you need to know to make the most of the library during your studies.

Wed 14th May

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
2pm - 4pm
Online
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.

Mon 30th June

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 13th August

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
10am - noon
Online
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.

Tue 16th September

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
2pm - 4pm
Online
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.
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