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Wed 11th March

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 10am - 11am; Online; Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process, explore how AI Tools might be used to augment research processes to create efficiencies, and critically evaluate potential ethical risks.

Reading and note-making: 11am - 1pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; A huge quantity of reading is required for postgraduate research. This workshop helps you develop strategies to read effectively and efficiently, extracting the key information into your notes. Bring your own reading material to practise with!

PG Skills: AI in the recruitment process - a recruiter's perspective: 3pm - 4:30pm; Room G17, Nuffield Building; The second in our PG Skills series for 2025/26 will focus on how AI is impacting the recruitment landscape in the UK and top tips for you to use it with confidence.

Thu 12th March

Making the most of conferences: 11am - 12:30pm; Online; This workshop introduces practical tips for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, helping you get the maximum value from your conference, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.

Fri 13th March

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.

Introduction to presentation skills: 11:30am - 1pm; Online; Are you a postgraduate researcher who wants to build your confidence in delivering presentations? This workshop covers the basics of a good presentation, including structure and visual aids. Get peer feedback on an informal presentation of your own.

Mon 16th March

Reviewing the literature: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.

Tue 17th March

Preparing for your viva: 10am - 11am; 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.

Sustainable Research Computing workshop: make your research greener!: 10am - noon; Muirhead Tower; Make your research greener! Join our workshop for researchers who rely on computing in their work to cut computing energy use and discover tools, training and communities. Book your place now.

Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers: 1pm - 3pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; This practical introduction to effective literature searching provides guidance on search strategy planning, the use of keywords and subject headings, and tips on managing search results.

Wed 18th March

Structuring your thesis: 10am - noon; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.

Getting your thesis ready: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; 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.

Thu 19th March

PGR Film Club: 6pm - 9pm; Seminar Room, Westmere House; Join us this Green Week for a screening of David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, exclusively for our Postgraduate Research (PGR) community. We'll also have pizza, soft drinks, and comfy beanbags!

Fri 20th March

Hearing voices and suicidality: 9am - 4:45pm; Assembly Room, The Exchange, Centenary Square; A workshop for mental health researchers, healthcare practitioners, policy makers, and people with lived experience of mental healthcare, exploring AI psychosis and the relationship between hearing voices and suicidality from a range of perspectives.

Cutting carbon from academic travel: 2pm - 3pm; Room 229, Engineering Building (Y8) and online; While long distance travel is often seen as an essential part of an academic career, it can cause significant environmental damage. This session will explore the necessity of travel and low-carbon alternatives. Book now.

Mon 23rd March

Working effectively with your supervisor: 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Understand what to expect from the supervisor-PGR relationship, how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.

Wed 25th March

Writing about your research for The Conversation: 2pm - 3pm; Online; Would you like to build a media profile and take your research to a global public audience? The Conversation is a news analysis and opinion website which is open access, and an independent media charity funded by 90+ UK and European universities.

Thu 26th March

Self-Employment: Is It for me?: 1pm - 3pm; Online; Introduces the opportunities, skills and challenges involved in self-employment and start-up in the UK, and how Careers Network can help you. We'll also be joined by a UoB graduate who will share their self-employment journey.

Mon 13th April

Preparing for your viva: 2pm - 3pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; 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.

Fri 17th April

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 23rd April

University of Birmingham Inclusion Research Conference: 8:30am - 2pm; Great Hall, Aston Webb building; Explore inclusion/SEND research at the University, connect with other researchers at the University interested in Inclusion/SEND, and engage with external partners and individuals especially in the city and region.

Wed 6th May

Getting your thesis ready: 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.

Wed 17th June

UK and Ireland Health Ethics and Law Association Conference: 9:30am - 5:30pm; Law building; Birmingham Law School is delighted to host the first Conference of the new UK and Ireland Health Ethics and Law Association, with themes including End of Life, Reproduction, Consent and Capacity, Mental Health. Registration is free for PGR students.

Thu 16th July

Getting your thesis ready: 2pm - 4pm; Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room; 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 10th August

Getting your thesis ready: 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 15th September

Getting your thesis ready: 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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