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Thu 4th December

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.
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 student and staff member chat at a small table with a laptop Academic Skills Centre drop-ins
5pm - 6pm
Academic Skills Centre (First Floor), Main Library
Want some quick advice relating to your academic skills, like finding resources, referencing correctly, and how to approach your writing and study? Drop in to the Academic Skills Centre to chat to an advisor.
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.

Fri 5th December

Black and white photo of World War 1 soldiers on campus Caring for the wounded: University of Birmingham's WW1 military hospital
5pm - 6pm
Cadbury Research Library, Lower Ground Floor, Muirhead Tower
Join us for a fascinating talk by Martin Killeen, and experience a unique opportunity to view original archives and rare books to discover the challenged of caring for a generation of soldiers who suffered life-changing damage.

Mon 8th December

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 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).

Wed 10th December

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.
A student smiles whilst working on a laptop Academic Skills Centre online drop-in: writing and study skills
6pm - 7pm
Online
Want some quick advice about your writing and study skills? Drop in to an online Academic Skills Centre session to chat to an advisor. Join the Canvas course for all the details.

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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