Did you know postgraduates make up 40% of our student community? We've got lots of events for our whole student community, but we know sometimes you want events and activities designed exclusively for postgraduate students. Explore our range of events for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students.

Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes include: MA, MSc, MBA, MEd, LLM, MPH, Maths SKE, MPA, PG Affiliate, PG Certificate, PG Dip Ed, PG Diploma, and PGCE.​ 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.

Our postgraduate exclusive events

Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
20th January 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
A sports pitch. PGR Social Badminton
21st January 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.
Sport & Fitness | Postgraduate
A student and staff member sit at a table in conversation Raise your research profile for PGRs
22nd January 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis for PGRs
22nd January 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A student studying in a library full of books. PGR Shut Up and Work
23rd January 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.
Postgraduate
5 students sitting around a picnic table. PGR Film Club
23rd January 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!
Postgraduate
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
27th January 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature for PGRs
27th January 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Students sit in a workshop listening to a presenter Mastering Assessment Centres: Mock assessment centre for postgrads
29th January 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.
Careers Network | Postgraduate
Two students smiling whilst working on laptops The Good Grant Guide Workshop 2025
29th January 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.
Careers Network | Postgraduate
Three students look at a computer screen together Masters Consultancy Challenge 2025 - Application Launch Event
31st January 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.
Careers Network | Postgraduate
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
3rd February 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
Three students stand in conversation Coffee morning in the Researcher Suite
6th February 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
10th February 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
Two students look at a phone showing a scientific diagram Introduction to AI tools for researchers
11th February 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Four students stand chatting outside Aston Webb Introduction to the Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA)
12th February 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!
Careers Network | Postgraduate
A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature for PGRs
13th February 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space Literature searching training for PGRs
13th February 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
17th February 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs
24th February 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
24th February 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
Students sit around circular tables chatting Starting to write for PGRs
26th February 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
3rd March 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
4th March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A student sat on a sofa working on a laptop, seen from above Data management plans for PGRs
5th March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Three students stand in conversation Coffee morning in the Researcher Suite
6th March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
10th March 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
Two students look at a phone showing a scientific diagram Introduction to AI tools for researchers
12th March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs
13th March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
17th March 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
A student looks up at another student, whilst sat studying What is Citation Justice?
17th March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space Literature searching training for PGRs
18th March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis for PGRs
21st March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
Four students sit around a low table chatting in the Oasis Lounge Postgrad Conversation & Cake
24th March 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.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy | Postgraduate
A student leans over a laptop in concentration EndNote Desktop Q&A session for PGRs
25th March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A student smiles sitting at a desk Increasing your productivity for PGRs
27th March 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
14th May 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
30th June 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
13th 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
16th 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.
Postgraduate | Libraries
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