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Thu 4th June

A student looks up at another student, whilst sat studying What is Citation Justice?
1pm - 2pm
Online
Explore the role of influence and power in who we cite, how bias in this area can occur and be addressed, and discover tools for finding literature that is more representative of the global majority.

Mon 8th June

A student sits at a table with a laptop, chatting to a staff member Reviewing the literature
4:30pm - 6pm
Online
Understand the nature of a quality literature review and how to effectively synthesise the literature you have read in your thesis.

Tue 9th June

A student working on a laptop AI for academic writing for PGRs
1pm - 2:30pm
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.

Thu 11th June

Three students sit chatting in front of a poster display board Designing and presenting your poster at conferences
5pm - 7pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Learn how to maximise the opportunity to communicate your research in a highly visual way using a poster. Understand the nature of a poster session, how to create visual impact, and how to use PowerPoint in this context.

Fri 12th June

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room Shut Up and Work for early career researchers
12:30pm - 7:30pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
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.

Sat 13th June

girls on boat Luxury Canal Cruise (End of Year Dinner) (Postgraduate only)
6pm - 9pm
Off-campus
An event for postgraduate students to celebrate their achievements, mark the end of the academic year with friends and enjoy Dubai’s stunning skyline

Mon 15th June

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
5pm - 6pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
The viva is an important part of the assessment for your programme as a Postgraduate Researcher. Attend this workshop in the months approaching your viva to do some practical activities to help you prepare.

Wed 17th June

The dome on the Aston Webb building seen through foliage UK and Ireland Health Ethics and Law Association Conference
12:30pm - 8:30pm
Law building
Birmingham Law School is delighted to host the first Conference of the new UK and Ireland Health Ethics and Law Association, with themes including End of Life, Reproduction, Consent and Capacity, Mental Health. Registration is free for PGR students.
A student looking at a PC in the library Organising your research notes
1pm - 3pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
For Postgraduate Researchers who have begun gathering sources - develop a more structured approach to managing notes, explore different approaches to organising research notes and practical guidance on developing a clear and searchable system.

Thu 18th June

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room PGR Festival Shut Up and Work
12:30pm - 7:30pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
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.

Fri 19th June

A staff member sits working at a laptop in a café space Literature searching: hints and tips for researchers
1pm - 3pm
Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
This practical introduction to effective literature searching provides guidance on search strategy planning, the use of keywords and subject headings, and tips on managing search results.
Two people having a conversation Working effectively with your supervisor
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
Understand what to expect from the supervisor-PGR relationship, how to get the most from your supervisory team, and the support available to complement your supervision.

Tue 23rd June

Image of a room of people listening to a speaker. Explore careers outside academia for STEM PGRs & ECRs
12:45pm - 6pm
Lloyd Suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel
Hear a variety of presentations from guests in different industries, take part in direct discussions with speakers, meet fellow researchers, and enjoy lunch at this session for Postgraduate Researchers and Early Career Researchers in STEM fields.
Three people looking at a PC screen Researcher visibility essentials: ORCID and Pure
1pm - 2pm
Online
Learn how to create an ORCID profile for yourself that is recognised in academia and grows in value as your career progresses. Link it to your University of Birmingham Research Portal webpage to increase your discoverability.

Thu 25th June

A student in conversation with someone out of view Introduction to presentation skills
5pm - 7pm
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.

Tue 30th June

A grassy wetland Ancient Wetland, Modern Wasteland
12:30pm - 7pm
Arts Building
This workshop links research perspectives with the practical challenges of biodiversity conservation, flood risk mitigation and climate change, together academics with those working in industry and wetland management.

Fri 10th July

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room Shut Up and Work for early career researchers
12:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Thu 16th July

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
5pm - 7pm
Room 112, Muirhead Tower
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.

Fri 17th July

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

Mon 10th August

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
1pm - 3pm
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.

Wed 12th August

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
6pm - 7pm
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.

Fri 14th August

The Main Library Fourth Floor Training Room Shut Up and Work for early career researchers
12:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Thu 10th September

A person sits at a table Preparing for your viva
7pm - 8pm
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.

Tue 15th September

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready
5pm - 7pm
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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