Egyptology PGR community

The Egyptology PGR Community is a network for postgraduate researchers based at universities across the UK.

The Community aims to bring these researchers together to:

  • Share knowledge
  • Share Advice
  • Network with others in the same field

Upcoming event

Birmingham Egyptology is excited to continue its involvement with the Egyptology PGR Community with the fourth annual event.

This event is currently being planned, so watch this space.

Tickets will be available for free on our Eventbrite page.

Programme

9.00: Opening remarks

9.30: Finding funding during your PhD

  • Adelaide Robinsmith (Egypt Exploration Society)
  • George Rowe (University of Birmingham)
  • Associate Professor Gareth Sears (University of Birmingham, Head of PGR)
  • Reuben Hutchinson-Wong (University of Birmingham)

10:30: Break

10.45: Academic poster making workshop

  • Phil Smith (University of Birmingham, Libraries and Learning Resources)

11.45: Break

12.00: Alternative pathways in Egyptology

  • Dominic Perry (History of Egypt podcast)
  • Morgan Brooks (British Museum)
  • Debbie Challis (Portico Library, Manchester)

13:00: Closing remarks

Please note, this event is aimed at postgraduate researchers studying at UK-based universities.

History and prior events

The Egyptology PGR Community began in 2023 as a way to bring together postgraduate students studying Egyptology across the UK.

There will also be ample opportunities for networking and socialising.