We've all been in a talk where we wish the speaker would communicate more clearly or in a more engaging manner. Similarly, we've all felt the weight of expectation as we try to convey something that we think is important and in which we have invested time. A brilliant idea or fascinating topic is one […]
The Erasmus scheme presents a number of opportunities for research active staff to visit international institutions. In this session, colleagues from the International Office talk about the staff mobility possibilities that are currently on offer. A colleague currently involved in a staff exchange Erasmus programme will share their experiences of setting up a staff exchange […]
The Brilliant Club offers a unique paid opportunity for current and completed PhD researchers. Tutors deliver programmes of university-style teaching based on their research to small groups of high-performing pupils in schools that serve disadvantaged communities based on their research to help them secure places at top universities. Want to find out more or are […]
You work for your doctorate, but how can your doctorate work for you? You will have often been asked in relation to your PhD, 'So what are you going to do with that?.' This session seeks to inspire answers and stimulate reflection on that question. This session explores the versatility of the PhD and how […]
Many PGRs may not have experience of securing external funding or be aware that they are eligible to apply to organisations such as Arts Council England (ACE) to deliver a project. The half-day round table (12-3pm) provides a forum in which PGRs interested in ACE can ask questions about the process, and receive guidance from ACE […]
This session aims to get you on the road towards publishing your work guided by researchers who have done just that! We will explore how small first steps are important to getting 'on board', such as publishing a blog and submitting articles to journals. We will also explore how to identify gaps in the market […]
Spice up your Write! is an ADM PGR Studio-funded event organised by Birmingham City University ADM doctoral researchers, developed to foster productivity and wellbeing for doctoral researchers traversing through the unknown stages of the PhD journey. We invite researchers to come out of their isolated study spaces to overcome writer’s block and ebb of creativity, […]
Whether you are on the verge of your viva or want to know more about what it entails, this workshop is for you! This Viva Survival workshop aims to equip you with useful strategies to help you prepare for your viva, get through the big day itself and provide relevant information to demystify the viva […]
Kirsty Fraser (VooFoo Studios / Rainbow Game Jam) Why Queer Game Jams Are Important A lack of representation in games has been an issue for a while, and especially with a more diverse audience playing these games, why are the characters in the games we play not reflecting this? "Why Queer Game Jams Are Important" […]
Join us to find out more about undertaking a PhD at the Faculty of Arts, Design & Media, BCU over coffee and cake. Whether you are simply thinking about doing a PhD or in the process of applying, this opportunity will enable you to understand what embarking on a PhD entails, details of the application process and points […]
