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Sun 19th January

PG Welcome BBQ
noon - 2pm
DIAC Parkland
Join us for a sizzling BBQ, great vibes, and a chance to connect with your UoB Dubai family.

Mon 20th January

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Tue 21st January

A sports pitch. PGR Social Badminton
4pm - 5pm
Slater Hall, Sports and Fitness Centre
An informal, social badminton event for PGRs of all levels to relax and meet new people. Racquets and Shuttlecocks are provided, with a free hot drink to relax afterwards.

Wed 22nd January

A student and staff member sit at a table in conversation Raise your research profile for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
This workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR)students introduces the concept of a research profile and their importance within the research landscape. Through a series of practical activities, you'll learn how to enhance your profile as a researcher.
Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis for PGRs
11:30am - 1pm
Online
Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.

Thu 23rd January

A student studying in a library full of books. PGR Shut Up and Work
9:30am - 4:30pm
PGR SUAW Teams site
Monthly online co-working sessions for PGRs. Stay focussed and productive, and take breaks together in a supportive online community.
5 students sitting around a picnic table. PGR Film Club
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Westmere House
A PGR-Led Monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!

Sat 25th January

Chinese New Year Celebration
8am - 10am
Old Joe Pod
Join us in celebrating Chinese New Year as we celebrate the Year of the Snake!

Mon 27th January

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.
A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature for PGRs
3pm - 5pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Wed 29th January

Students sit in a workshop listening to a presenter Mastering Assessment Centres: Mock assessment centre for postgrads
10am - noon
Room G17, Nuffield Building
Whether you’ve been invited to an assessment centre or would like to find out more about them, our interactive session will help you understand what to expect and how to be successful. The workshop is open to Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students.
Two students smiling whilst working on laptops The Good Grant Guide Workshop 2025
10am - noon
Online
Are you a postgrad student looking for tips and advice on applying for grants? Discover best practice approaches to completing grant applications, to maximise your chances of success, in this free, two-hour interactive webinar.

Fri 31st January

Three students look at a computer screen together Masters Consultancy Challenge 2025 - Application Launch Event
2pm - 3pm
Online
Find out more about the Masters Consultancy Challenge (MCC), a programme that gives Postgraduate Taught students the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that our employer partner are facing.

Mon 3rd February

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Thu 6th February

Three students stand in conversation Coffee morning in the Researcher Suite
11am - noon
Researcher Suite, MainLibrary
Are you a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student? Join the Research Skills Team for a relaxed coffee morning in the first floor Researcher Suite in the Main Library. Grab a cuppa and a biscuit, and a chat about anything library-related.

Mon 10th February

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Tue 11th February

Two students look at a phone showing a scientific diagram Introduction to AI tools for researchers
noon - 1pm
Online
Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Wed 12th February

Four students stand chatting outside Aston Webb Introduction to the Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA)
11am - noon
Room G13, Nuffield building
The Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA) are industry-recognised employability awards that you can gain here at Birmingham - come along to find out more!

Thu 13th February

A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature for PGRs
9am - 10:30am
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.
A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space Literature searching training for PGRs
2pm - 4pm
Online
Develop a search strategy, use that to undertake a literature search, keep the resulting records of your search and get tips and techniques to maximise effectiveness, as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Sat 15th February

Postgraduate Social
1pm - 4pm
Save the date for the next Postgraduate Social!

Mon 17th February

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Mon 24th February

A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Wed 26th February

Students sit around circular tables chatting Starting to write for PGRs
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
This workshop provides an introduction to: the writing process, your knowledge of yourself as a writer, and strategies for planning and creating text, and is suitable for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.

Mon 3rd March

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Tue 4th March

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
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 5th March

A student sat on a sofa working on a laptop, seen from above Data management plans for PGRs
10am - 11am
Online
All Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) are required to have a Data Management Plan (DMP) in place before completing their first annual review (GRS3). This workshop will help you to achieve this by covering the basics of Research Data Management.

Thu 6th March

Three students stand in conversation Coffee morning in the Researcher Suite
11am - noon
Researcher Suite, MainLibrary
Are you a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student? Join the Research Skills Team for a relaxed coffee morning in the first floor Researcher Suite in the Main Library. Grab a cuppa and a biscuit, and a chat about anything library-related.

Mon 10th March

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Wed 12th March

Two students look at a phone showing a scientific diagram Introduction to AI tools for researchers
1pm - 2pm
Online
Develop an understanding of the opportunities and risks of using AI tools in the research process as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Thu 13th March

A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs
1pm - 2:30pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Sharpen up your writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.

Mon 17th March

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.
A student looks up at another student, whilst sat studying What is Citation Justice?
2pm - 3pm
Online
Delve into the conversation of Citation Justice, exploring the role of influence and power in who we cite and, and how bias in this area can occur and be addressed. This workshop is for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students.

Tue 18th March

A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space Literature searching training for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Develop a search strategy, use that to undertake a literature search, keep the resulting records of your search and get tips and techniques to maximise effectiveness, as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.

Fri 21st March

Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Already have some draft texts but unsure how these might fit together in a logical thesis structure? This highly interactive workshop for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students will cover common thesis structures and strategies for creating your own.

Mon 24th March

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
2pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, St Francis Hall
Take some time out of your day and connect with other postgrads and early career researchers at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.

Tue 25th March

A student leans over a laptop in concentration EndNote Desktop Q&A session for PGRs
11am - noon
Online
Completed the Introduction to EndNote 21 Canvas course for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students and still have questions? Drop-in for an online Q&A with the Research Skills team.

Thu 27th March

A student smiles sitting at a desk Increasing your productivity for PGRs
3:30pm - 5pm
Online
As Postgraduate Research (PGR) students, we cannot change the number of hours in a day, but we can use them as effectively as possible. This workshop encourages you to understand your own working preferences to be as productive as possible.

Wed 14th May

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
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.

Mon 30th June

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
10am - noon
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
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 13th August

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
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 16th September

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
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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