Get involved
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.
Join the That’s Me! edited collection as a co-creator
We are inviting Expressions of Interest to join the That’s Me! edited collection as a co-creator.
This open access publication will share the findings and learning from That’s Me! Eliminating Barriers to Postgraduate Research Study in the West Midlands — a cross-institutional project led by Birmingham City University and the University of Wolverhampton, funded by UKRI and the Office for Students.
Community Events
The That's Me! team are hosting a number of community events in 2026. Find out more about upcoming events here.
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.
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.
Past events
Exclusive workplace visit to Brandauer
The That’s Me! project invites Global Majority Postgraduate Researchers and Postgraduate Taught students from Birmingham City University and the University of Wolverhampton to an exclusive workplace visit to Brandauer — a leading precision metal component manufacturer based in Birmingham.
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 at Birmingham City University!
The Talent Xchange: A networking event for global majority researchers and regional employers
We hosted 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.
The Warmth We Carry: Food and Cultural Festival
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.
