University of Liverpool - PGR Development

On campus today? Why not drop in to the PGR Social session at the Abercromby Square PGR Common Room from 12-2! Bring your lunch, there's free tea and coffee. Meet some friendly PGRs and expand your friendship group! DM us here or email hsspgr@liverpool.ac.uk if you've got any questions.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT): Short Talk, Lasting Impression Discover how to give the most engaging, informative and memorable presentations possible with this workshop.

Calling all @liverpooluni.bsky.social PGRs

Are you entering the Three Minute Thesis competition? Sign up the 3MT workshop, March 24, delivered by international 3MT winner Dr Jamie Gallagher. Expert advice on how to win!

For more information, go to: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1468779231...

#3MT

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐆𝐑 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 - 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Ranging from writing retreats to CV masterclasses, there are sessions available to all stages within your PhD journey. You can find out more information by visiting our 𝐏𝐆𝐑 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐛 here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...

Join our PG #OpenWeek webinar to find out more about our specialist #EconomicsPhD programme, and discover the exciting research and funding opportunities at @uolmanschool.bsky.social

🔵 Tue 17 Mar
🕛 12pm (UK time)

Sign up ⬇️
shorturl.at/Dqai5

#PhDresearch #PhDstudentship

🌟 Nature Masterclasses Course of the Month

Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing. Improve your research from the start! Learn to plan analyses, avoid pitfalls, and create robust, reproducible results

🎓 Start learning today: masterclasses.nature.com/data-analysi...

#ResearchSkills

As we make our way into February, we have a variety of opportunities for our PGRs at University of Liverpool.

Ranging from managing the 1st year of your research degree to an introduction to project planning, we have put together an exciting month of development.

Book now: bit.ly/PGRDevProg2526

PGR Funded Public Engagement Sessions 2025-26 ‘Public engagement’ in its multiple formats is a key aspect of developing your research profile. Being able to identify your target audience, communicate your research in an accessible way and evaluat...

New PGR opportunity!
'Funded Public Engagement: Practical Event Planning’, a session on event planning, advertising strategies and impact evaluation.
🗓 Mar 10 | 🕙 1pm–3pm | Hybrid
Build an audience, organisational skills & a funding profile.
🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/PGRPublicEng...
#PublicEngagement

PGR Funded Public Engagement Sessions 2025-26 ‘Public engagement’ in its multiple formats is a key aspect of developing your research profile. Being able to identify your target audience, communicate your research in an accessible way and evaluat...

New PGR opportunity!
'Funded Public Engagement: Communication and Dissemination', a session on funding opportunities, bid writing and event planning.
🗓 Feb 24 | 🕙 1pm–3pm | Hybrid
Build an audience, presentation skills & a funding profile.
🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/PGRPublicEng...
#PublicEngagement

Hey PGRs! @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social are running some unmissable sessions this semester - don't miss out! Details below 👇

Start 2026 with some of our upcoming PGR sessions!
- Viva preparation in Science & Engineering, 27 Jan 26
- Developing effective research practices for Mid-Stage PGRs, 28 Jan 26
- Viva preparation in Humanities & Social Sciences, 29 Jan 26
Book now: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...

Your Research. Three Minutes. Unlimited Impact.
Think you can explain your PhD in 3 minutes? Join UoL’s Three Minute Thesis Competition 2026 & showcase your research to the world. Prizes, training, visibility, and the national stage.
📅 Deadline: 17 April 2026
🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...

Tell us you love it here at University of Liverpool without telling us you love it here at University of Liverpool...

"I did my undergraduate here, did my master's here, and then stayed on for PhD." - Luke @livunihss.bsky.social

Calling PGRs from across the University of Liverpool!!
If you're not going home for the Christmas shutdown period (or even if you are!) feel free to drop in to our online social on Mon Dec 29th to have a friendly chat and meet some of your fellow researchers! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵 2025: 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 - 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 25 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2025, 14:00-16:00 (𝘎𝘔𝘛) - This workshop will help you understand the common causes of writer’s block & equip you with practical strategies to overcome it.
Register: writefest_writersblock.eventbrite.co.uk

We have various upcoming sessions that you maybe interested in 😉 Find out more here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...
#PGR #Development

Today we are excited to be hosting the HSS PGR Opportunities Showcase, highlighting the resources and support available to PhD students in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Might some of today's attendees be our doctoral candidates of the future?

Lyn Hughes (Link Officer) and Firat Cengiz (Faculty Deputy Director of Postgraduate Research) are now setting out some of the major milestones along the PhD journey, the all-important stepping stones that can get you to your final goal!

🌍 New PGR development session alert!

Navigating cultural diversity for PGRs in the research environment.
🗓 Dec 1 | 🕙 10am–12pm Hybrid
Build confidence, connection & cultural competence.
🔗 Sign up: pgrdevprog2526_cultureclimateconduct_dec25.eventbrite.co.uk
#PhDLife #AcademicCulture #GlobalResearch

It's time to check out our November opportunities! Alongside #WriteFest2025, we also have a wide range of sessions available to be booked as part of the PGR Development Programme. Find out more: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...

🎉 WriteFest 2025 is here!
Join us this November for a month-long celebration of academic writing, supported by The Academy:
💻 Virtual “Shut Up and Write” retreats
🏛️ In-person sessions for staff & PGRs
🔗 Explore the full programme & register: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/d...

#WriteFest2025

𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧: Join us for this online workshop to explore the practicalities of thesis writing, including planning techniques, appropriate writing style and how to make writing more productive.
Interested? Book now: pgrdevprog2526_thesiswritingbootcamplatestage_nov25.eventbrite.co.uk

𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧: Our next PGR Writing Retreat will take place on Tuesday 04 November 2025! Do you need the time, distraction-free to write what you need to write? This is the perfect opportunity. Book now: pgrdevprog2526_writingretreat_nov25.eventbrite.co.uk

There are lots of exciting opportunities and events during October, part of the PGR Development Programme 25-26. Check out our programme here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...
#October #PGR #Development

🌍 #LiverpoolPGRS! Imagine the impact you can make! LEAP equips PGRs with the skills to lead in academia, industry, or the community. It's time to take the lead in shaping the future. www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p... @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social

🎓 Calling all PGRs at @LivUni ***New PGR development session 30th September “Uncovering your skills for now and whatever is next” Join us and find out how your PhD skills are in demand across multiple sectors! 🌟
pgrdevprog2526_prosperforpgrs.eventbrite.co.uk
@uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social

🎓 Calling all PGRs at @LivUni! LEAP is an opportunity like no other to unleash your potential, develop leadership skills, and make a difference. Join the ranks of future leaders! 🌟 www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p... @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social

🎓 2025-26 Programme now available!

The Academy has launched the 2025–26 PGR Development Programme: free workshops, webinars, boot camps, and more to support your research journey.

📅 Sept–Dec sessions now open!
🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...
📩 researcher@liverpool.ac.uk

#PGRDevelopment

The PGR-Postdoc Buddy Scheme 2025 is now open for sign-ups! Whether you're a PGR looking to connect or a postdoc wanting to give back, this scheme is a great way to build community, share experiences, and grow professionally.

Details here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p...

🌟 UoL PGRs, do you want to learn more about the publishing and peer review process for STEM journals? Come to our 45 min webinar covering:
• Editor roles
• Responding to critical feedback
• Role of peer reviewers
...and much more!🌟
pgrdevprog2526_publishingandpeerreview.eventbrite.co.uk

Our UoL 2025 3MT® Winner Stephanie Thomson is now recording her video in the studio with the CIE for submission to the national UK 3MT® quarter finals hosted by Vitae! Best of luck to Stephanie for the next stage of the competition. @uolhsspgr.bsky.social