Events in December

Mon 1st December

A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause drop-in
3pm - 9pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.
A hand holds a shuttlecock to a racquet, ready to hit Social Sport: Badminton
4pm - 5pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Students playing table tennis Table Tennis practice
4pm - 6pm
3220
Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions
A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature for PGRs
6pm - 8pm
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.
Men's football team Men's Football Team Practice
7pm - 9pm
GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis
Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Tue 2nd December

A student looks intently at a stall selling cured meats Artisan Market
2pm - 8pm
University Square
Find tasty food, handmade gifts, and more as the bustling Artisan Market comes to campus!
A student in conversation with someone out of view Introduction to presentation skills for PGRs
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.
A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause drop-in
3pm - 9pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.
A pickleball bat and ball Social Sport: Pickleball
4pm - 5pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Pickleball for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
A student leans over a laptop in concentration EndNote Desktop Q&A session for PGRs
5pm - 6pm
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.
A hand holds a shuttlecock to a racquet, ready to hit Social Sport: Badminton
8pm - 9pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
A hand holds a shuttlecock to a racquet, ready to hit Social Sport: Badminton
9pm - 10pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
10pm - 11pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Wed 3rd December

A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause drop-in
3pm - 9pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.
Students playing table tennis Table Tennis practice
4pm - 6pm
3220
Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
4:30pm - 5pm
Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Come together with students and staff for this weekly service led by Methodist or Anglican clergy.
A student working on a laptop How to paraphrase and write concisely for PGT study.
6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on some of the fundamentals of academic writing, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
6pm - 8pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@uni for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.
Men's football team Men's Football Team Practice
7pm - 9pm
GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis
Join our men's football team for practice every week.
A student smiles holding a tennis racket Social Sport: Tennis
11pm - midnight
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Sport & Fitness
Whether you're trying tennis for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Thu 4th December

Two people walk down stairs in conversation Interview Skills: top tips for postgrads
2pm - 3:30pm
Online
Understand more about interview situations both within and beyond academia, and know how to manage yourself and do yourself justice in interviews as a postgraduate student. Open to all postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students.
Two students in lab coats look at something together Working effectively with your supervisor for PGRs
2pm - 4pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
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.
Desert Safari (Postgraduate)
3pm - 9pm
Ground Floor Reception
This event requires registration, click for further details!
A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause drop-in
3pm - 9pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Using Gen AI: Preparing for your assignments for UG and PGT students
4pm - 4:45pm
Online
An introduction to GenAI tools and how they can be used to enhance your study and learning. You’ll also have a better awareness of the risks and limitations of using these tools, whilst ensuring that you maintain academic integrity.
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
6pm - 7:30pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Head to the Wellbeing Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!
Three students sit chatting in front of a poster display board Designing and presenting your poster at conferences for PGRs
6pm - 8pm
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.
A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space Literature searching training for PGRs
6pm - 8pm
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.
A hand holds a shuttlecock to a racquet, ready to hit Social Sport: Badminton
8pm - 9:30pm
Munrow Arena 2, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Students in orange bibs playing wheelchair basketball Social Sport: Wheelchair Basketball
9pm - 10pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Try something new and enjoy the excitement of Wheelchair Basketball! Whether you're a wheelchair user or not, learn the basics through fun drills, alongside playing some casual games! Just book your place and come along - we'll provide the equipment!
Students playing basketball in a sports hall Social Sport: Basketball
10pm - 11pm
Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness Centre
Fancy some basketball? Whether you're joining for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport is open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.

Fri 5th December

A hand holds a shuttlecock to a racquet, ready to hit Social Sport: Badminton
4pm - 5pm
Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness Centre
Whether you're trying Badminton for the first time or a regular player, Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
Close up of the net on a football goal Social Sport: Football
8pm - 9pm
Hockey Pitch 2, Bournbrook
Join Sport & Fitness for a kickabout! Social Sport sessions are open to all. Just book your place and come along - we'll provide all the equipment! Student spaces cost £4 - book via the Sport & Fitness app.
students playing netball Social Sport: Netball
8pm - 9pm
Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness
Whether you're a regular player or brand new to netball, this session is all about getting active and playing friendly games. All equipment is provided, so just show up, have fun, and meet new people! All abilities welcome!

Mon 8th December

The Christmas Cove
8th December 10am - 13th December 5pm
Spanish steps
A festive week of fun ahead of the Christmas vacaction! Wear your best Christmas jumper, sip on some hot chocolate, and get into the holiday spirit with games, crafts and fun!
Three people look at a computer screen together Structuring your thesis for PGRs
1:30pm - 3pm
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.
A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause drop-in
3pm - 9pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.
Students playing table tennis Table Tennis practice
4pm - 6pm
3220
Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions
A student working on a laptop AI for academic writing for PGRs
6pm - 7:30pm
Online
Explore effective and appropriate use of generative AI tools in the context of academic writing and the University's regulations and guidelines for the assessment of research degree theses in this workshop for Postgraduate Research students (PGRs).
Men's football team Men's Football Team Practice
7pm - 9pm
GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis
Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Tue 9th December

A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause drop-in
3pm - 9pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.

Wed 10th December

A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause drop-in
3pm - 9pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.
Students playing table tennis Table Tennis practice
4pm - 6pm
3220
Join our Table Tennis club for weekly sessions
Golden Chalice on Table Beside a Priest in Green Chasuble Holy Communion Service
4:30pm - 5pm
Multifaith Chaplaincy, St. Francis Hall
Come together with students and staff for this weekly service led by Methodist or Anglican clergy.
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Exams and revision: Preparing for your assignments for UG and PGT students
5pm - 5:45pm
Online
Whether you're taking your exams remotely or in-person, this workshop hosted by the ASC, will help reflect on your own approaches to revision, consider different strategies for revising, and ensure you’re prepared on the day.
Three students and a staff member chat at a table in the Library Lounge covered in craft items Wednesday Crafternoon with Pause@UoB
6pm - 8pm
Library Lounge, Main Library
Join Pause@uni for a relaxed afternoon getting creative with some free arts and crafts, and space to chat and relax.
Men's football team Men's Football Team Practice
7pm - 9pm
GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis
Join our men's football team for practice every week.

Thu 11th December

A student and staff member chat in the Pause lodge Pause drop-in
3pm - 9pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Pause@uni is a place for students, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.
A group of students sit around a low coffee table with craft items, next to a banner for Pause Comfort Zone with Pause@UoB
6pm - 7:30pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Head to the Wellbeing Lodge at North Gate for space to meet others, create, play and relax - or enjoy a free snack and a drink!

Fri 12th December

A student studying in a library full of books. PGR Shut Up and Work
1:30pm - 8:30pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Take a day to work on your own writing, planning or literature discovery in a quiet but supportive environment. Set targets, take breaks, and meet other Postgraduate Research students (PGRs).

Mon 15th December

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva for PGRs
2pm - 3pm
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.
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