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Tue 9th June

AI for academic writing for PGRs: 10am - 11:30am; Online; Explore effective and appropriate use of generative AI tools in the context of academic writing and the University's regulations and guidelines for the assessment of research degree theses.

Thu 11th June

Designing and presenting your poster at conferences: 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Learn how to maximise the opportunity to communicate your research in a highly visual way using a poster. Understand the nature of a poster session, how to create visual impact, and how to use PowerPoint in this context.

Fri 12th June

Shut Up and Work for early career researchers: 9:30am - 4:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

Sat 13th June

Luxury Canal Cruise (End of Year Dinner) (Postgraduate only): 3pm - 6pm; Off-campus; An event for postgraduate students to celebrate their achievements, mark the end of the academic year with friends and enjoy Dubai’s stunning skyline

Mon 15th June

Preparing for your viva: 2pm - 3pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your programme as a Postgraduate Researcher. Attend this workshop in the months approaching your viva to do some practical activities to help you prepare.

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.

Organising your research notes: 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; For Postgraduate Researchers who have begun gathering sources - develop a more structured approach to managing notes, explore different approaches to organising research notes and practical guidance on developing a clear and searchable system.

Thu 18th June

PGR Festival Shut Up and Work: 9:30am - 4:30pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

Fri 19th June

Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers: 10am - noon; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

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.

Tue 23rd June

Explore careers outside academia for STEM PGRs & ECRs: 9:45am - 3pm; Lloyd Suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel; Hear a variety of presentations from guests in different industries, take part in direct discussions with speakers, meet fellow researchers, and enjoy lunch at this session for Postgraduate Researchers and Early Career Researchers in STEM fields.

Researcher visibility essentials: ORCID and Pure: 10am - 11am; Online; Learn how to create an ORCID profile for yourself that is recognised in academia and grows in value as your career progresses. Link it to your University of Birmingham Research Portal webpage to increase your discoverability.

Thu 25th June

Introduction to presentation skills: 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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.

Tue 30th June

Ancient Wetland, Modern Wasteland: 9:30am - 4pm; Arts Building; This workshop links research perspectives with the practical challenges of biodiversity conservation, flood risk mitigation and climate change, together academics with those working in industry and wetland management.

Fri 10th July

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

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

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.

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.

Wed 12th August

Preparing for your viva: 3pm - 4pm; 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 14th August

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 10th September

Preparing for your viva: 4pm - 5pm; 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.

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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