PG Research Festival Events

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Tue 2nd June

Image of a student looking thoughtful using a laptop Preparing postdoc funding and fellowship applications: practical tips for PGRs
noon - 1:30pm
Online
Get practical tips on how to write a strong research funding or fellowship application, identify fellowships, and ask questions to current academics who hold various postdoctoral fellowships.
The PhD Society: After Hours
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Staff House
Whether you're just staring your PhD or deep in writing, everyone needs a proper break. Your new PhD Society is making it happen - providing a relaxed space to unwind, grab a drink, and connect with fellow PhD students from across disciplines.

Tue 9th June

Introduction to Public Engagement and Involvement
1pm - 3pm
To be confirmed
This workshop will introduce public engagement and involvement with research, providing the knowledge to help develop engagement activity with diverse audiences, as well as the time to reflect on how you may apply this to your research.

Wed 10th June

PG Research Festival: The 'Publishing Trap'
10am - 12:30pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Explore the impact of scholarly communications choices and discuss the role of open access in research in a fun and supportive environment by playing the Publishing Trap boardgame with the Research Skills Team.
Two students look at each other in a teaching room Applying for Masters and PhDs careers workshop and panel event
11am - 12:30pm
Lecture Room 7, Arts building
Are you thinking of pursuing further study after your degree? Then this event is for you! Hear from a panel of postgraduate students and meet our Careers Network and Postgraduate Recruitment teams.

Mon 15th June

PGR Workshop: Linear Mixed-Effect Modelling
9:30am - 5pm
Edgbaston Park Hotel
Join this one-day workshop for PGRs and Early Career researchers on Linear Mixed-Effects Models, part of the PG Research Festival. Led by Dr Mark Andrews, the free session combines lecture-based explanations with hands-on practical sessions in R.

Tue 16th June

UDS Showcase: Keynote
1pm - 1:45pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Discover how research is translated into real-world impact in policy, industry, and society, featuring award-winning researchers Prof. Yemisi Takwoingi, Dr Alana Farrell, and Dr Tom Goodman. The Keynote will kickstart our UDS Showcase, open to all!
Two students chatting in a fair environment UDS Showcase: Research Poster Competition
1:45pm - 2:30pm
Teaching & Learning Building
Featuring posters from across our five Colleges, the Research Poster Competition is your chance to meet and from our postgraduate researchers as they present their projects and findings – with the opportunity to help select our competition winners!
UDS Showcase: PGR Talks
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Teaching and Learning Building
PGR Talks 2026 will celebrate Black-led research across the University. Delivered in collaboration with the Black PGR Network, 125th Anniversary Scholars and the UDS, join us to explore why representation is vital in inspiring the future of research.
UDS Showcase: Awards
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Help celebrate fantastic research and congratulate the winners of the Research Poster Competition, the Best Publication Award, the Award for Excellence in Doctoral Research, and prizegiving for the 2026 3MT Finalist and 3MT People’s Choice Award.

Wed 17th June

person presenting in front of screen 126 Seconds Presentation Challenge - CAL Research Festival
10am - 11am
Main Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
Could you communicate your research in 126 seconds?

Thu 18th June

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room 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.

Tue 23rd June

Image of a room of people listening to a speaker. 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.
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