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Wed 2nd April

ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Managing your research project
3pm - 4:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop on time management, working with your supervisor and the process of research, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to this topic.
A person delivering a talk with animated hands UoB Three Minute Thesis 3MT Final 2025
5pm - 7pm
Alan Walters Building
Join us for the finals of the University of Birmingham's annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition!

Tue 8th April

A black femme person wearing a suit smiling and talking to someone in front of them Black PGR Mixer and Networking (In-Person)
7pm - 10pm
Westmere House, 50 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RA
A safe and inclusive space for Black PGRs to share experiences, unwind, and build meaningful networks!

Thu 17th April

A projector beams light into dusty air, creating light trails PGR Film Club
9:30pm - 12:30am
Westmere House
Settle in for a PGR-led monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!
A close up of red folding theatre chairs PGR Film Club (In-Person)
9:30pm - midnight
Seminar Room, Westmere House
A PGR-Led Monthly Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!

Thu 24th April

A student studying in a library full of books. PGR Shut Up and Work
12:30pm - 7:30pm
PGR SUAW Teams site
Monthly online co-working sessions for PGRs. Stay focussed and productive, and take breaks together in a supportive online community.

Tue 29th April

A hand holds a shuttlecock to a racquet, ready to hit PGR Social Badminton
7pm - 8pm
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.
A tennis court floor overlooking Aston Webb and the Old Joe Clocktower with tennis balls on the floor PGR Social Badminton (In-Person)
7pm - 9pm
Slater Hall, University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness Centre
An informal, social badminton event for PGRs of all levels to relax and meet new people. Racquets and Shuttlecocks are provided!

Wed 14th May

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
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.

Mon 9th June

Three students sit chatting on a bench on a sunny day Masters Consultancy Challenge
9th June 3am - 26th June 3am
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.

Wed 11th June

ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Getting started with your dissertation
5pm - 6pm
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,

Wed 25th June

ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Research skills and tools for your dissertation
5pm - 6:30pm
Online
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this online workshop to help you get the most out of Word, Referencing, Endnote software, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions related to how software can help you complete your dissertation.

Mon 30th June

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

Wed 9th July

ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Dissertation Writing - Secondary Research
5pm - 6:30pm
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.

Wed 23rd July

ASC staff member delivering a workshop. PGT Academic Skills: Dissertation writing - primary research
5pm - 6:30pm
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.

Wed 13th August

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
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 20th August

Tutor talking to student PGT Academic Skills: Editing and proofreading your dissertation
1:30pm - 3pm
ASC Training Room, 1st Floor of Main Library
Join the Academic Skills Centre for this in-person workshop on editing and proofreading your dissertation.

Tue 16th September

A student sits at a laptop, in conversation Getting your thesis ready for PGRs
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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