UGS Talks: Inspiration from Our Postgraduate Alumni
Schedule
Thu Jan 26 2023 at 03:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Location
The Bramall Music Hall (R12) | Birmingham, EN
About this Event
UGS Talks is thrilled to be part of the 2023 UoBe Festival, running Sunday 22 to Friday 27 January with an exciting line-up of free activities for all students on campus and online. Enjoy a packed programme of talks with headline speakers, masterclasses, challenges, workshops, live entertainment, and film screenings.
The University Graduate School presents ‘UGS Talks’ - an event series designed to bring UoB’s postgraduate community together with a range of thought-provoking talks. Introduced by senior academic staff, these interdisciplinary talks are a chance to enhance your postgraduate network and hear about current UoB research, future pathways, and real-world impact. UGS Talks - Main Event
3.30pm-5.00pm GMT
In-person at the Bramall Music Building ()
If you’re a postgraduate thinking ahead to where your postgraduate studies could take you, want to enhance your academic and social networks, or simply fancy a break from work with thought-provoking talks and conversation, this event is not to be missed!
Join UGS Talks for fascinating insights into life after postgraduate study. Introduced by University Directors for Postgraduates, Professor Michael Hand(PGR) and Dr. Graham Timmins (PGT), the event will be opened by Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education Professor Deborah Longworth.
Then, inspiring talks from University of Birmingham postgraduate alumni, sharing the journeys of their careers: the highs and lows, the vital skills they learnt as postgraduates, and their advice to those graduating in the coming years.
All talks will be recorded and available afterwards for anyone unable to join us on campus.
We'll be announcing our Postgraduate alumni speakers in the New Year - keep an eye on this page or follow the University Graduate School on Twitter to stay up-to-date!
UGS Talks - Networking over Drinks and Nibbles
5.00pm-6.00pm
In-person at the Bramall Rotunda ()
Book a ticket for our networking session after the talks and join your postgraduate community for drinks and nibbles: share your subject passion, your current projects and your future plans with our interdisciplinary postgraduate community.
Who is this event for?
This event is open to all current University of Birmingham postgraduates (postgraduate taught and postgraduate research).
PGR programmes include: MPhil, MMus, MRes, MA by Research, MSc by Research, MLitt, PhD, PhD with integrated study, EngD, DDS, MD, Higher doctorates and Professional doctorates.
PGT programmes include: MA, MSc, MBA, MEd, LLM, MPH, Maths SKE, MPA, PG Affiliate, PG Certificate, PG Dip Ed, PG Diploma, and PGCE.
Registration will close 24 hours before the event start time.
Any questions, please contact the UGS Talks team at the University Graduate School at [email protected]
Where is it happening?
The Bramall Music Hall (R12), Bramall Music Building, Birmingham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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