Month: July 2021

Employability Awareness Week for the Chinese Job Market: 2nd – 6th August

The universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter have organised a series of webinars focused on the Chinese job market. York students are welcome to join these webinars, but you will need to sign up in advance to attend. Please note these webinars will be conducted in Mandarin. Zhilian-Report and Analysis on Employment Ability of … Continue reading Employability Awareness Week for the Chinese Job Market: 2nd – 6th August

Getting ready for COP26

We’re making sure York’s environmental research and sustainability efforts are recognised as the world prepares for one of the most pivotal moments in the fight against climate change.

NEW: Wolfson PGR Support Fund

A limited amount of funding has become available to support postgraduate researchers whose research has been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. PGRs can submit applications from 12 noon on Friday 23 July 2021.  There is a light touch application process – applicants should submit a 200 word statement (approx. 700 characters) demonstrating how the pandemic has negatively impacted … Continue reading NEW: Wolfson PGR Support Fund

Register for the National Postdoc Conference 2021

The National Postdoc Conference 2021 (NPDC21), hosted by the University of Liverpool on 24 September, is open for registrations. The virtual NPDC21 conference is an opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to engage with industry stakeholders, funding agencies, policy influencers, researcher developers and career development professionals. Click here to view the programme and register for sessions. The … Continue reading Register for the National Postdoc Conference 2021

GTAs: Blended Learning Design and Delivery webinars

The Programme Design and Learning Technology team and the Academic Practice team are pleased to invite teaching staff and PGRs intending to teach next year to a series of July webinars.  These aim to supplement the Blended Learning Design and Delivery VLE resource. The teaching/facilitation section of the resource focuses on supporting inclusive learning communities … Continue reading GTAs: Blended Learning Design and Delivery webinars

An introvert’s guide to settling into university

The transition to university can be daunting. Coupled with being more of an introvert, it can sometimes feel more nerve-racking. Meeting new people Once you have arrived, there begins a process of meeting new people. Flatmates, coursemates, and a whole range of staff (let alone the social aspect of club nights and societies). Although for … Continue reading An introvert’s guide to settling into university

GTAs: New blended learning design and delivery resource available

The Programme Design and Learning Technology and Academic Practice teams have updated their support for integrating in-person and online teaching and learning. The Blended Learning Design and Delivery resource is available on the VLE. GTAs on contracts should be able to self-enrol. If you find you are unable to do so then please submit a request … Continue reading GTAs: New blended learning design and delivery resource available