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Reading Arabic for Researchers - Deadline: 18 September

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Reading Arabic for Researchers - Deadline: 18 September

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Deadline: Friday 18 September (this may be extended if spaces are still available).

The Department of Modern Languages is running ‘Reading for Researchers’ modules in Arabic for 26/27. This is a non-credit-bearing module, free to undertake and delivered online for PGR and PGT students (including Distance students).

The course is delivered online via Zoom, Monday, 5-7pm, Semesters 1 and 2.  The first class is 28th September 2026.

If you are interested in taking this course, please apply for a place via the MS Form here: LM Reading for Researchers module request form 2026-27 – Fill in form. You will receive confirmation of your place in late August/September.

If you have questions, please contact Stella Hart at modernlanguagespgt@contacts.bham.ac.uk

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Kids Make Horror: Crowdfunding for Post-Production - Rolling Deadline

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Kids Make Horror: Crowdfunding for Post-Production - Rolling Deadline

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Why do children love horror? "Kids Make Horror" is crowdfunding to raise final funds needed to carry the documentary through post-production. The film is a practice-based PhD thesis exploring children and teens' relationship with horror and their capacity as sophisticated makers. Every contribution and share helps bring this thesis to completion.

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Donate to Help Us Finish a Documentary On Teens Making Horror Movies, organized by Xanthe Pajarillo

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What happens when kids and teens make horror films? This camp... Xanthe Pajarillo needs your support for Help Us Finish a Documentary On Teens Making Horror Movies

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Call for Book Chapters - Deadline 25 August

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Call for Book Chapters - Deadline 25 August

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Abstract deadline: 25 August 2026
Abstract length: 300–400 words

Abstract submissions are invited for the edited volume Vegetal Hauntings: Plant Horror and the Postcolonial Ecogothic.

The volume may be of particular interest to researchers working in literary studies, ecocriticism, postcolonial studies, environmental humanities, horror studies, plant studies, ecofeminism, folklore, and film studies.

Contributions will explore intersections between critical plant studies, ecogothic theory, postcolonial ecology, ecofeminism, folklore, literature, and cinema, with particular attention to South Asian and postcolonial contexts.

Please see the attached Call for Chapters for full details, thematic tracks, submission guidelines, and contact information.

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Languages for All - opens 09.00, Monday 8 June

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Languages for All - opens 09.00, Monday 8 June

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Applications open: 09.00, Monday 8 June.

Ever wanted to learn Japanese? Brush up on your French? Or try something completely new alongside your degree? Applications for Languages for All free language courses open on Monday 8 June for the 2026/27 academic year.

The application form will be available on the Languages for All homepage from 8 June. You will need your UoB email address to apply.

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Languages for All - University of Birmingham

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Want to learn a new language or keep up the skills you developed at school, but not studying for a language degree?

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Date: Friday 7 August

Time: 16.00-17.30

Venue: Online.

Sign up for the Zoom link.

The aim of these sessions is help you carve out 60 minutes - your power hour - of protected time to focus on a project of your choice, strengthened by accountability and supported by a community of peers.

Hosted by Ioana Macovei (CAL SEO).

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Midland History Essay Prize - Deadline 31 October

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Midland History Essay Prize - Deadline 31 October

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Deadline: Saturday 31 October

The Midland History Essay Prize of £400 is offered in 2026 for the best essay submitted on an historical subject relating to midland England.

For queries, style guides and to enter, please send to Administrative Editor, Dr Justine Pick, at j.pick@bham.ac.uk (please mark subject ‘MH Essay Prize 2026).

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Other Opportunities (Internal and External)

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Other Opportunities (Internal and External)

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This section includes call for participants, volunteering and job alerts, internships, essay competitions, open language modules, and other... well... opportunities.

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The CAL PGR Database is an opt-in scheme for PGRs looking to connect with their peers and build research communities. It is open to all PGRs (PhD, MRes, MA by Research, MPhil).

Fill in this Jotform to participate!

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The College of Arts and Law runs a peer-to-peer support scheme for PGRs. While the Scheme is primarily directed at newly arrived PGRs to help them through their first 8 months at the University, it has been expanded for the academic year 2024/25 to all PGRs who want help navigating their research journey.

Sign up to be assigned a Buddy (mentee).

Sign up to become a Buddy (mentor).

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Are you putting on a conference? Know of any fascinating 'Call for Papers' or 'Call for Submissions' in your field? Let me know so I can advertise them here! Contact c.b.lyons@bham.ac.uk or post the details in the PG Suggestion Padlet!

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Link to more information and how to apply.

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The Student Support Fund (SSF) offers non-repayable support to help with essential living and course-related costs.

When does the SSF open for applications?

The 2024/25 Fund is open for applications from Monday 30 September 2024 for continuing postgraduate students. For all other undergraduates and new postgraduate students, the Fund opens Monday 28 October 2024.

When does the SSF close for applications?

For postgraduate students and international applicants, the Fund will remain open until the end of August 2025.

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Information about the Student Support Fund (SSF) - a scheme administered by the Funding, Graduation and Awards team - including advice and guidance about the scheme and downloadable application form.

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Scroll down to view each section of the Newsletter. Slide to the right to see posts in each section. These posts are in order of date, first to the last of the month, although some posts may be pinned at the beginning of the row.

Each post will have a title and text summary, but you can click on the post to view attachments in full-screen or download, or to follow a link to sign-up for an event.

See the full list of your community newsletters.

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1. About this Newsletter

2. Announcements and Resources for PGRs

3. PG Community and University Events

4. Research Events

5. Careers Network

6. Funding, Awards, and Prizes

7. Call for Papers

8. Other Opportunities

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Click the box to open another Padlet, where you can leave suggestions for future events and activities, or leave feedback.

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Each monthly newsletter, hosted here on Padlet, is a dynamic, live bulletin board. Highlights and important information will be emailed to postgraduate researchers (MRes, MPhil, MA by Res, PhD) on the first and third Friday of the month.

Postgraduate taught students will receive a monthly email on the first Friday of the month.

Check out our Instagram @CAL_PG for more information and fortnightly round-ups!

All times given in British Summer Time (BST).

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BIA PGR Online Workshops - 18 July-11 August

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BIA PGR Online Workshops - 18 July-11 August

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Date: 28 July-11 August

Time: 13:00-15:00

Venue: Online (Zoom)

This summer, the BIA will be offering a series of online workshops to support your understanding and development of Academic English.

See attached document for sign-up links.