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.

Five students sat outside UK Work Visas: What you need to know with Ward Hadaway Law Firm
3rd August 12:30pm - 1pm
Room LG18, Teaching and Learning Building
Are you an international student, graduate or postgrad researcher interested in working in the UK after your studies or research? Join this 30-minute informative session with Ward Hadaway to learn about the UK's four main post-study work visa routes.
A student in conversation with unseen people UK Work Visas: Advice Clinic with Ward Hadaway Law Firm
3rd August 1pm - 2pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Do you have questions about your post-study visa options in the UK? Drop-in to our visa advice clinic to speak directly with an immigration specialist from Ward Hadaway.
A student working on a laptop under a tree Academic English Skills: The language of literature reviews
4th August 1pm - 3pm
Online
Join Academic English Skills sessions exclusively for PGR students. Today's session focuses on selecting resources and reviewing them critically for your thesis.
A student writing in a notebook in a study space Academic English Skills: Writing critically
6th August 1pm - 3pm
Online
Join Academic English Skills sessions exclusively for PGR students. Today's session focuses on how to express critical thinking in your writing.
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.
Two people chatting at a laptop Academic English Skills: Proofreading, polishing, and use of AI
11th August 1pm - 3pm
Online
Join Academic English Skills sessions exclusively for PGR students. Today's session focuses on understanding how to proofread and polish the language of your thesis using generative AI tools in ethical and acceptable ways.
A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
12th August 3pm - 4pm
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
14th August 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.
A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
10th September 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.
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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