Postgraduate Taught Events

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Wed 29th April

An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Essentials: Getting started with your dissertation
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
How do I get started with my dissertation? Where do I begin with literature searching? How can I engage with my subject critically communicate this in my writing? Three advisors from the ASC will give you some top tips followed by a Q&A.

Mon 8th June

Two students sat outside looking at a tablet together Masters Consultancy Challenge
8th June midnight - 26th June midnight
On campus
Work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that an employer is facing in this intensive 3-week programme exclusively for Postgraduate Taught students. Discover consultancy with hands on experience - apply by 3 May!

Tue 9th June

Students sat round a table working on laptops PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve
11am - 12:30pm
On campus
Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!

Mon 15th June

Three students working at a picnic table Introduction to the Birmingham Award with Distinction - Postgraduate
1pm - 2pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
Explore our flexible programme designed exclusively for postgraduate taught students to support your professional development alongside your unique circumstances, interests and, career stage.
A student working on a laptop Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience
3pm - 5:30pm
Room G17, Nuffield
Join our Careers Network team for a bespoke session for postgraduate taught students with at least two years' professional experience prior to your degree and plan your next career steps.

Tue 16th June

A student smiling at a table Job Hunting: Top tips for PGTs
noon - 1:30pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
If you're starting to think about job hunting after your Masters or postgraduate taught programme, make sure to join Careers Network for this top tips session, a masterclass for the Birmingham Award.

Mon 22nd June

Two students looking at a leaflet together Promoting your postgrad skills in CVs and cover letters
11am - 12:30pm
Online
How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.

Wed 24th June

Two people in conversation Promoting your postgrad skills in applications
1pm - 2:30pm
Lecture Room 5, Arts building
How can you make your postgraduate study stand out in applications? Find out with top tips from our Careers Network team at this workshop, a Birmingham Award Masterclass.

Thu 25th June

Students sat round a table working on laptops PGT Dissertation Conversations: Share, Think and Solve
11am - 1pm
Online
Are you feeling daunted by your dissertation? Do you wonder how other students are approaching their projects? Or would you like to chat about your experience and reflect on your next steps? Come along to the PGT Dissertation Conversation!

Wed 1st July

An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Summer Series - Research and Writing for Systematic Reviews
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
This session, for PGT students, will explore how to approach a systematic review, focusing in particular on searching the literature and writing up your findings.

Wed 8th July

An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Summer Series - Dissertation Writing: Primary Research
2pm - 3:30pm
If your postgraduate dissertation is based on primary research and you need a bit of support and advice for writing and structuring it, then this is the workshop for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.

Wed 22nd July

An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Summer Series - Dissertation Writing: Secondary Research
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
If your postgraduate dissertation is chapter-based and uses secondary research, then this workshop will provide support and advice to help you with writing it up. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.

Wed 29th July

An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Summer Series - Communicating research: formatting, visuals and data presentation
2pm - 3:30pm
If your postgraduate dissertation involves primary research and you’d like support with formatting your document and communicating your findings, then this workshop is for you. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.

Wed 19th August

An ASC advisor delivering a workshop PGT Summer Series - Editing and proofreading your dissertation
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
If you've recently finished a full or partial draft of your dissertation, then this workshop will provide guidance on how to approach editing and proofreading. Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop.
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