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Careers and Employability Service
Postgraduate researchers

Careers events

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We deliver a range of courses, as shown below, targeted at postgraduate researchers throughout the year.

We also offer an events programme for all students and there will be events relevant to you and your careers research.

Following your workshop I applied for a job promotion. I used the tips from the workshop to write my application form and prepare for the interview - I got the job!
Rachel Keetley

MyCareer

 

PGR careers events


  • Starts: 29 Oct 2026, 12:00聽pm
    Finishes: 29 Oct 2026, 1:00聽pm
    We have invited guest speakers from The Brilliant Club, The PGR Researcher Academy Placement and the Careers Placement team to this insightful webinar. It will give you the opportunity to find out about the different types of work experience available to PGRs. Gain tips on finding opportunities that fit into your schedule and enhance your career prospects.

  • Starts: 4 Nov 2026, 12:00聽pm
    Finishes: 4 Nov 2026, 1:00聽pm
    An interactive webinar that will cover the basics of developing your CVs, cover letters and application forms. Get practical tips on structuring your CV, tailoring your applications to specific roles and standing out in the competitive job market.

  • Starts: 10 Nov 2026, 1:00聽pm
    Finishes: 10 Nov 2026, 2:00聽pm
    Are you ready to apply your expertise in industry and make real world impact? Join this webinar to discover Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), one of the UK鈥檚 largest graduate recruitment programmes.

  • Starts: 17 Nov 2026, 2:00聽pm
    Finishes: 17 Nov 2026, 4:00聽pm
    Are you a current master's or PhD student? Or considering doing one? Want some help paying for it? If the answer is 'yes', then consider attending this webinar.

  • Starts: 19 Nov 2026, 12:00聽pm
    Finishes: 19 Nov 2026, 1:00聽pm
    Come along to this webinar to hear from Dr Kate Kipling and Dr Lewis Rose from the Environment Agency. Kate is a principal scientist and Lewis works as a data and evidence specialist. They will share insights into their career journeys, discuss their current roles and provide an overview of the wide range of opportunities available within the Environment Agency.

  • Starts: 24 Nov 2026, 1:00聽pm
    Finishes: 24 Nov 2026, 2:00聽pm
    This webinar is designed to make you feel more confident about the interview process and will help you master techniques for effective research and preparation prior to your interview, highlight tips so you give a good impression, as well as mastering the STAR model and ways to impress your assessor.

Doctoral Training Programmes and faculty/school events

Our specialist careers advisers, deliver presentations and workshops at specific events as part of Doctoral Training Programmes, faculty, school or departmental training programmes.

These workshops include both Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and strengths workshops, as well as a range of tailored activities. Please email us to find out more.

Personal development online courses

Our personal development course covers four topics:

  • Strengths
  • Myers- Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
  • Imposter phenomenon
  • Career wellbeing
Find out more about our course
 

Careers events for all students 

You may also want to review our events programme for all students as they maybe relevant to your situation and some of the visiting speakers have a background in research. The events programme includes:

  • Job and sector insights - covering a wide range of industries and job roles
  • Finding opportunities and applying - covering all aspects of the recruitment process
  • Recruitment and careers fairs - meet employers with vacancies to fill
  • Employer recruitment presentations - find out from employers about their job vacancies

Go to our events programme

 

 

Careers and Employability Service

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Portland Building, Level D
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 3680
email: careers-team@nottingham.ac.uk