Events and opportunities

We organise events and opportunities for you to connect and collaborate with other researchers, as well as showcase your work to your peers and the wider world.

PGR Events Calendar
View all our upcoming events and activities for PGRs.
PGR Welcome Event
An introduction to your PGR community from the Bristol Doctoral College
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
An 80,000-word thesis would take 9 hours to present. Your time limit: 3 minutes.
PGR Clubs
The BDC facilitates a number of different interest groups specifically for PGRs, which provide a chance for you to meet other researchers outside of your Faculty or School.
Be More Empowered (BME) for Success PGR Programme
This programme plays a key role in influencing positive change for home Black, Asian and minority ethnic postgraduate researchers (PGRs).
BDC Bulletin
Find out more about our fortnightly newsletter, including how to sign up and to submit content.

PGR Events Calendar

View and book upcoming events and activities for PGRs.

Social sport and fitness

B:Active is a programme of social fitness and sport sessions, exclusively for Bristol students. Sessions are free, suitable for all abilities, and in multiple locations across campus and residences.

A fun, social, multi-sport programme for you to just want to turn up and play. Intramural Sport allows you to compete under the Bristol Doctoral College, your CDT, halls of residence, or just as a group of friends.