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Opportunities to have your say

Shape change

There are a range of opportunities for all members of our community to get involved in the 'That’s Me!' project and help shape positive change.  

The Talent Xchange:A networking event for global majority researchers and regional employers

Join us on 30 September 2025 for a dynamic speed networking event designed to connect postgraduate researchers from Global Majority backgrounds with regional employers across sectors including business, education, health, law, tech/digital, creative arts and community impact. 

 

Three global majority PhD students

Beyond the Doctorate: A Careers Series for Postgraduate Researchers

This series is designed to guide you through career planning and development. Whether you're exploring opportunities in academia, the non-profit sector, or entrepreneurship, at home or abroad, you'll gain valuable insights and practical tips to navigate the job market. 

Black woman laughs whilst studying in a red room

Research Exchange Seminar Series

Are you a Global Majority doctoral researcher looking to share your work, connect with others, and build your academic profile in a supportive space? Join us for the That’s Me! Research Exchange Seminar Series, launching on 26 June 2025 at Birmingham City University!

Students Chatting

Postgraduate Researcher Open Forums

The ‘That’s Me!’ Project is collaborating with Pro Vice Chancellor, Professor Marcia Wilson, to run a series of Open Forums about Postgraduate Researchers (PGR) experiences to influence institutional change. 

Two PGR student talk

About our 2024 focus groups

We ran range of focus groups to engage with stakeholders across our community in 2024. The aim was for students to share experiences, insights, and expertise.