Name: Black PGR Research Exchange: Rethinking How We Share Ideas (In-Person)
Start: 2026-06-15T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-15T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Westmere House

Black PGR Research Exchange: Rethinking How We Share Ideas (In-Person)

A safe and inclusive space for Black PGRs to share research, experiences, and build meaningful networks
About this Event

The University Doctoral School is supporting this PGR Led event through our PGR Activity Fund. Look out for our other events in our PGR Collection!

Join the Black PGR Network for an engaging and community-focused afternoon designed to connect Black postgraduate researchers. This event combines fun, informal networking with meaningful academic exchange.

Through a relaxed “academic speed dating” format, blending elements of the 3-Minute Thesis, participants will be paired up to share their research. You will then introduce your partner’s work to the wider group, creating an interactive and supportive space to learn about each other’s projects.

Whether you are looking to expand your network, build confidence discussing your research, or simply meet fellow Black PGRs, this is a welcoming environment to connect with others navigating the PhD journey.

The Black PGR Network is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant community where members can build lasting connections and support one another.

Food and drinks will be provided.

Who Can Attend?
This event is open to postgraduate researchers who self-identify as Black from all disciplines at the University, including but not limited to those of African, Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, and Black mixed-heritage backgrounds. We recognise the diversity within Black identities and aim to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all who connect with this experience.

Location: Westmere House, next to Winterbourne House on Edgbaston Park Road (G15 on the campus map). You can find full accessibility information for the building here.

Any questions, please contact Queenie ([email protected]) or Yannick ([email protected]).

Please note: Alcohol will be served at this event

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.

Registration will close 15 mins before the event start time or when tickets are sold out. We will be checking attendees against the Eventbrite registration and you may be refused entry if we have met capacity and you are not on the list. We have limited capacity so please cancel your ticket if you can no longer attend.