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Thu 10th September

A person sits at a table 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.

Fri 11th September

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.

Tue 15th September

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation 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.

Tue 6th October

A student talking to an unseen person Careers Support for Postgraduate Researchers: An Introduction
noon - 1pm
Online
Get an introduction to the online careers resources, upcoming events, and other careers support you can access as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Tue 13th October

Welcome to Westmere Drop-in
noon - 4pm
Westmere House
Join us at Westmere House for an informal PGR drop-in. Meet the University Doctoral School team, learn about the support and resources available to postgraduate researchers, enjoy refreshments, and explore the facilities through a guided tour.

Wed 21st October

A student on a laptop Your PhD what next? Understanding what you want from life after PhD
1pm - 2:30pm
Online
This interactive virtual workshop is designed to help you identify your skills and preferences, recognise which of these you most want to use in your future work, and understand what you want from your future work.

Thu 22nd October

PGR-Led Activities Fund - Drop-in
1pm - 5pm
Westmere House
Interested in organising an activity or event for your fellow postgraduate researchers? Join our PGR-Led Activities Fund drop-in session to learn about available funding, discuss your ideas, and get practical guidance on developing an application.

Tue 3rd November

Three students laughing together at a picnic bench PGR Careers beyond academia: How to research your options
1pm - 2:30pm
Online
In this webinar, PGR Careers Adviser Holly will introduce some useful research strategies and resources that you can use to research career options beyond academia, including places to start, using LinkedIn, and inspiration from other PhDs.

Tue 17th November

A student writing in a notebook in a study space Making job applications beyond academia: CV & cover letter tips for PGRs
11am - 12:30pm
Online
Learn more about the key differences between academic and non-academic CVs / applications and how to write CVs, cover letter and 'supporting statements' for jobs in sectors other than academia in this interactive webinar.
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