1. Plan Think about why undertake further study – purpose of today’s event Identify timeline Be Informed Attend Careers Network workshops and events and open days Start networking with supervisors and current PG students Get connected Self enrol on Canvas course Discuss your options with a careers adviser

2. Careers Network Support includes:  One to one careers advice on exploring options, receiving feedback on your applications and preparing for interviews (mock interview option) https://bham.targetconnect.net https://bham.targetconnect.net  Online support via Student Help studenthelp.bham.ac.uk  Events on campus aiming to support you with advice on courses and funding for 2016 entry  Canvas course and website Events for 2015 – 2016:  UoB PG Open Day, Friday 13 th November 2015, 12:00 – 18:30  Applying for Masters workshops, Central & College specific, early Spring  Networking Event: Further Study & Academic Careers, June 2016 Find out more and book your place via Careers Connect: https://bham.targetconnect.net https://bham.targetconnect.net Canvas course: Considering Further Study  As a student self-enrol onto the Careers Network Canvas Course: https://canvas.bham.ac.uk/enroll/TWKC7A for updated information on:  courses & funding  advice on the application process  access to presentations and case studies

3. Resources & events Postgraduate Studentships PhD Funding Fair 2015, 1st December, Central London

4. PhD speakers 1. Chloe Spalding (EPS) 2. Ruth Ledger ( CAL, PG Office) 3. Antonia Wimbush (CAL) 4. Louis Monroy Santander (CoSS) 5. Tatiana Mukinay (MDS) 6. Mariana Cavada (EPS) 7. Jorge Alexander Ravagli Cardona (CAL) 8. Catherine Rose (LES) 9.Mehran Eskandari Torbaghan EPS) 10. Dr Eren Bilgen, PGR Community Engagement Officer 11. Emma Thompson (MDS)