Being a Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) is about more than producing a thesis. Discover events and activities designed especially for you as a PGR, from developing your skills and building a community, to taking the next steps in your career. You can also find events for all students and events for the whole University community.

The University Doctoral School is here to support and enhance the postgraduate research experience at Birmingham, working with Colleges and teams across the University like Careers Network, Library Services, and Registry, to guide PGRs from induction to graduation.

Postgraduate Research (PGR) programmes include: PhD, PhD with integrated study, MPhil, MMus, MRes, MA by Research, MSc by Research, MLitt, EngD, DDS, MD, Higher doctorates and Professional doctorates.

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
13th April 2pm - 3pm
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.
The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room Shut Up and Work for early career researchers
17th April 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.
Stone carved University crests University of Birmingham Inclusion Research Conference
23rd April 8:30am - 2pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Explore inclusion/SEND research at the University, connect with other researchers at the University interested in Inclusion/SEND, and engage with external partners and individuals especially in the city and region.
Image of a student smiling whilst taking part in a group activity Design Your PhD: Making your Doctorate work for you
28th April 1pm - 4:30pm
Seminar Room, Westmere House
How can you get what you want from your Birmingham PhD? This workshop aims to help you navigate this, and set you up for success both during and beyond your time at Birmingham: whatever ‘success’ means for you.
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
6th May 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.
a student working on a tablet in a coffee shop Building your academic profile during your PhD: Training & Development showcase
13th May 11am - 12:30pm
Online
Discover key things that you can do during your PhD to develop your academic profile, all based around free training and development initiatives run by the University of Birmingham.
Image of a student smiling looking at a laptop Writing academic job applications: tips tutorial
19th May 2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Learn more about how to write effective academic job applications and understand what academic hiring panels look for at this online seminar.
Four people sat behind a long table as if on an interview panel Preparing for academic interviews: tips and techniques
27th May 1pm - 2:30pm
Online
Understand what to expect in a typical interview for an early-career academic job in the UK, plus how to prepare and perform effectively.
Image of a student looking thoughtful using a laptop Preparing postdoc funding and fellowship applications: practical tips for PGRs
2nd June 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 dome on the Aston Webb building seen through foliage UK and Ireland Health Ethics and Law Association Conference
17th June 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.
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
16th July 2pm - 4pm
Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room
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.
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
10th August 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.
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
15th September 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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