Postgraduate exclusive events

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

Designing and presenting your poster at conferences: 13th May 11am - 12:30pm; Online; Learn how to maximise the opportunity to communicate your research in a highly visual way using a poster as a Postgraduate Researcher. Understand the nature of a poster session, how to create visual impact, and how to use PowerPoint in this context.; Postgraduate | Libraries

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

Preparing for your viva for PGRs: 16th May 10am - 11am; Online; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme - find out what to expect and demystify the process with some practical activities to help you prepare.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Reviewing the literature for PGRs: 16th May 10am - noon; Room 122, Muirhead Tower; Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Structuring your thesis for PGRs: 19th May 2pm - 4pm; Room 122, Muirhead Tower; 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

Planning for success for PGRs: 20th May 2pm - 4pm; Room 122, Muirhead Tower; Designed primarily for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) in the very early stages of their research programme (approximately during the first three months), this workshop cover research project management techniques.; Postgraduate | Libraries

PGR Shut Up and Work: 22nd May 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

Making the most of conferences for PGRs: 22nd May 3pm - 5pm; Room 122, Muirhead Tower; This workshop will introduce practical tips for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, attending and following up with actions to get the maximum value, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.; Postgraduate | Libraries

PGR Film Club: 22nd May 6:30pm - 9:30pm; Westmere House; Settle in for a PGR-led monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!; University Graduate School | Postgraduate

Reading and note-making strategies for PGRs: 28th May 2pm - 4pm; Room 122, Muirhead Tower; A huge quantity of reading is required for postgraduate research. This workshop helps you develop strategies to read effectively and efficiently, extracting the key information into your notes. Bring your own reading material to practise with!; Postgraduate | Libraries

Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs: 29th May 10am - noon; Room 122, Muirhead Tower; 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

Working effectively with your supervisor for PGRs: 2nd June 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Understand what to expect from the supervisor-researcher relationship as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) students and how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Reading and note-making strategies for PGRs: 4th June 9am - 10:30am; Online; A huge quantity of reading is required for postgraduate research. This workshop helps you develop strategies to read effectively and efficiently, extracting the key information into your notes. Bring your own reading material to practise with!; Postgraduate | Libraries

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 4th June 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

Literature searching training for PGRs: 5th June 10am - noon; 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

Increasing your productivity for PGRs: 5th June 1pm - 2:30pm; 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

Structuring your thesis for PGRs: 6th June 9am - 10:30am; 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

Masters Consultancy Challenge: 9th June midnight - 26th June midnight; On campus; Work in interdisciplinary groups to solve a real-world business problem that an employer is facing with the Masters Consultancy Challenge. Develop your teamwork, commercial awareness, and pitching skills. Applications close 5 May.; UoB Xtra | Postgraduate

Introduction to presentation skills: 11th June 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Are you a Postgraduate Researcher who wants to build your confidence in delivering presentations? This workshop covers the basics of a good presentation, including structure and visual aids. Get peer feedback on an informal presentation of your own.; Postgraduate | Libraries

PGT Academic Skills: Getting started with your dissertation: 11th June 2pm - 3pm; Online; Three advisors from the Academic Skills Centre will give you some top tips for acing the final hurdle of your postgraduate degree and tackle your dissertation questions. Join the Academic Skills Centre for a discussion about all-things dissertation,; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate

Designing and presenting your poster at conferences: 12th June 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; Learn how to maximise the opportunity to communicate your research in a highly visual way using a poster as a Postgraduate Researcher. Understand the nature of a poster session, how to create visual impact, and how to use PowerPoint in this context.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Reviewing the literature for PGRs: 13th June 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; Understand how to create a quality literature review and effectively synthesise the literature you have read as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) student.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Making the most of conferences for PGRs: 16th June 11am - 12:30pm; Online; This workshop will introduce practical tips for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) preparing to attend a conference, attending and following up with actions to get the maximum value, including getting the most out of networking opportunities.; Postgraduate | Libraries

Starting to write for PGRs: 16th June 2pm - 4pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; 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

EndNote Desktop Q&A session for PGRs: 18th June 1pm - 2pm; 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

Preparing for your viva for PGRs: 18th June 4pm - 5pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme - find out what to expect and demystify the process with some practical activities to help you prepare.; Postgraduate | Libraries

PGT Academic Skills: Research skills and tools for your dissertation: 25th June 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop to help you get the most out of Library resources and reference (EndNote) software, followed by a Q&A.; Academic Skills Centre | UoB Xtra | Postgraduate

Writing clearly and concisely for PGRs: 25th June 3:30pm - 5pm; Online; 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

What is Citation Justice?: 26th June 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

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

Introduction to AI tools for researchers: 1st July 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

PGT Academic Skills: Dissertation Writing - Secondary Research: 9th July 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop, where we’ll look at the approaches you can take to writing up your research, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.; Academic Skills Centre | Postgraduate

Raise your research profile for PGRs: 17th July 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

Preparing for your viva for PGRs: 21st July 1pm - 2pm; Online; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme - find out what to expect and demystify the process with some practical activities to help you prepare.; Postgraduate | Libraries

PGT Academic Skills: Dissertation writing - primary research: 23rd July 2pm - 3:30pm; Online; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop, where we’ll look at the approaches you can take to writing up your research, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.; Academic Skills Centre | Postgraduate

Preparing for your viva for PGRs: 12th August noon - 1pm; Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme - find out what to expect and demystify the process with some practical activities to help you prepare.; Postgraduate | Libraries

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

PGT Academic Skills: Editing and proofreading your dissertation: 20th August 10:30am - noon; ASC Training Room, 1st Floor of Main Library; Join the Academic Skills Centre for this in-person workshop on editing and proofreading your dissertation.; Academic Skills Centre | Postgraduate

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

Preparing for your viva for PGRs: 18th September 10am - 11am; Online; The viva is an important part of the assessment for your Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme - find out what to expect and demystify the process with some practical activities to help you prepare.; Postgraduate | Libraries

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