Month: May 2021

Introduction to Teaching and Learning: new sessions added July

Academic Practice have added two extra dates for the Introduction to Teaching and Learning training. This training is mandatory for teaching as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) but you only need to complete it once (shown on your Skillsforge record). 1. Facilitating Seminars and Discussion-Based Teaching: Thursday 1 July 9.30-11 with two weeks advance self-study. … Continue reading Introduction to Teaching and Learning: new sessions added July

Digital skills for employment

Digital Skills for Employment is a two-day event designed to support final year undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students as they transition into the digital workplace. Digital skills for employmentMonday 7 – Tuesday 8 June 2021Online This event is made up of workshops from recent graduates, employers, and the Teaching & Learning and Careers teams, focusing … Continue reading Digital skills for employment

Markers needed to test usability of a new online assessment platform

Do you fancy trying out a new online assessment platform? The Digital Assessment and Feedback project team are looking for volunteer GTAs to test the usability of the marking tools in Wiseflow, a new assessment platform. Some previous marking experience of any kind would be useful but it is not essential. The total time commitment … Continue reading Markers needed to test usability of a new online assessment platform

HOW TO: Book study spaces

There are currently several hundred socially-distanced single study spaces available to book across the Library and other University buildings, the majority of which can be reserved via the Study Space Bookings Calendar. We know this is a busy time so we’re increasing the locations for individual study on an ongoing basis. Here’s what you need to … Continue reading HOW TO: Book study spaces

New teaching opportunities for 2021-22

New teaching opportunities are advertised on the York Graduate Research School web pages. The Department of Language and Linguistic Science and the Department of History are looking to recruit Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) for the 2021/22 academic year. Application deadlines are Tuesday 15 June and Friday 25 June respectively. If you want to teach as … Continue reading New teaching opportunities for 2021-22

Wentworth Graduate College Life Advisor – part time PG employment opportunity

College Life Advisors are employed to provide an important peer support function within their college and are an integral part of the community of Wentworth College. The role is divided into 3 main categories: wellbeing support and advice; community building; and student engagement. College Life Advisors are a new and key part of the University … Continue reading Wentworth Graduate College Life Advisor – part time PG employment opportunity

Upcoming WUN Early Career Researcher networking workshops

The next three sessions in the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Early Career Researcher Networking Workshop Series are now open for bookings. The theme of the series is ‘developing the next generation of research leaders for sustainable development’. The workshops bring together early career researchers from all around the world interested in establishing connections to colleagues in … Continue reading Upcoming WUN Early Career Researcher networking workshops

Have your say: community survey on race equality

The EPSRC has launched a ‘have your say’ campaign relating to race equality. This follows on from the recent launch of their race equality initiative and publication of their detailed ethnicity data analysis.  This engagement will enable them to build knowledge and gather insights to better understand the factors that influence the inclusion of Black, Asian … Continue reading Have your say: community survey on race equality

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) finalists announced

Our Three Minute Thesis (3MT) finalists have been announced. Ten postgraduate researchers will pitch themselves against the clock to deliver captivating and inspiring presentations, outlining their research in just three minutes. The winner will go on to the national 3MT finals later this year. With topics ranging from detecting deadly diseases to understanding children’s learning, … Continue reading Three Minute Thesis (3MT) finalists announced