The session is designed to support researchers develop teaching tools useful for any environment, from lectures to tutorials. There will be practical tips on such topics as - Generating good conversations; Assessing for learning; Effective questioning and many more. In addition to this, the session will explore some pedagogic theory. This session is run by The Brilliant […]
The PGR Studio Researcher Development Fund enables Arts, Design & Media PhD students to apply for funding to organise and facilitate development initiatives. These initiatives could take the form of workshops, events, training or social activities. They should clearly benefit PhD students across ADM or within smaller research areas, enhance the ADM PhD environment and […]
Celebrate 2017 and catch up with other PhD researchers at the PGR Studio Christmas Party! Join us for drinks and merriment at The Gin Vault on the evening of Wednesday the 13th December. *Christmas jumper optional* Book your free place using the RSVP below.
Join us for a Coffee & Chat for an opportunity to meet with The PGR Studio Research Assistants and other ADM postgraduate research students to socialise and discuss all things PhD. These will be scheduled on a regular basis so keep an eye on social media for dates and locations. Drinks on us!
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 […]
From sourcing literature in its various forms and specialist journals from other Universities to using services like EThOS to access theses across the UK, a library is a potentially endless resource that is vital in helping you with your PhD research. In collaboration between The PGR Studio and ADM library specialists at BCU, this workshop is tailored specifically for […]
Coinciding with the release of new postdoc fellowships made available by the faculty, you are invited to explore the 'don'ts' and 'dos' of application writing to support your own case for support. This session performs a role reversal. It places you, the applicant, as a member of the selection committee for a postdoc opportunity. You […]
This is the first of two gatherings for our mentors and mentees to share mentoring stories in Birmingham City Centre. New applicants will also be joining to become part of the mentoring community and get a flavour of what our mentoring partnerships look like. Current and future mentors and mentees will be invited separately to this mentoring […]
Interested in embarking on a career in academia? The period immediately after your PhD is likely to one of the most challenging and difficult to navigate and so preparation for postdoctoral life whilst you are undertaking your PhD is essential. This workshop considers the opportunities available after your PhD and also highlights some of the […]
You’ve seen the PGR Studio’s annual conference and the call for papers has finally been released but now what? How do you write an abstract that shows off your research and responds to our call for papers? Come along to this abstract writing drop-in where you will hear from the conference team about this year's themes […]
