Imperial As One have announced that their first BAME Early Careers Conference in STEMM & Business will be held virtually on Friday 10 September. The conference is aimed at early career professionals in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine (STEMM) and business who are from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. The theme for this … Continue reading BAME Early Careers Conference in STEMM & Business
Month: August 2021
Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF): Round 4 now open
The fourth and final round of the Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF) opens today and we’re pleased to advise that eligibility has been widened to include sponsored international PGRs who have had a request for additional funding support denied by their sponsor. Also, in exceptional circumstances, if you have received a previous funding extension you … Continue reading Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF): Round 4 now open
Centre for Future Health Fellowships
Three prestigious one-year Fellowships in the area of mental health and neuroscience are available through the University’s Centre for Future Health. The scheme is jointly funded by the Wellcome Trust and the University and offers salary at Grade 6.1 (£32,817 p.a.) plus a modest project budget. The scheme is intended as a stepping stone to an externally-funded postdoctoral … Continue reading Centre for Future Health Fellowships
My University internship experience
My time here at the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA) has no doubt been one of the best decisions I have made during my time here at University. I first found out about the Communications Intern position at the end of the Spring Term of my second year on the student career platform, … Continue reading My University internship experience
China Recruitment Webinars
The universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter (GW4 Careers) are organising a series of employer recruitment webinars focused on the Chinese job market. York students are welcome to join these webinars, but will need to sign up in advance to attend. Most of the top Chinese companies have started their 2022 campus recruitment. Thirteen employers are … Continue reading China Recruitment Webinars
AHRC/Zinc Research and Development Fellowship Opportunity
We have been asked by Dr Rachel Middlemass to advertise a 12-month AHRC/Zinc Research & Development Fellowship for an early career researcher within their team at Zinc. Applicants can have a background in any AHRC discipline but should have a strong interest in Zinc’s current mission focus on improving mental health for children and young … Continue reading AHRC/Zinc Research and Development Fellowship Opportunity
University tips to help you settle in as an international student in York
Arriving in York (or in the UK in general) as an international student can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. New country, city, university, people…it can be a lot to take in. When I first moved to York in my first year, it was in fact my very first time in the UK. It felt … Continue reading University tips to help you settle in as an international student in York
How to plan and prepare for student life at the University of York
Joining University This post will give you top tips on how to plan and prepare for your student life at the University of York. This is an incredibly exciting time for you but moving away from home or simply just going to university, can be stressful. Whilst my experience may differ from yours, I have … Continue reading How to plan and prepare for student life at the University of York
Starting university, budgeting and being away from home…
Hello, my name is Benjamin and I am a 3rd-year Law student from the University of York! In this blog, I will discuss what it is like to start university, budgeting tips, and being away from home. Meeting new people Students are in the same boat when starting university, as they may be nervous about … Continue reading Starting university, budgeting and being away from home…
Dos and Don’t in preparing for uni
Hey everyone! In this blog, I am going to run through the dos and don’ts for preparing for uni! Of course, how and what you prepare will be different for everyone, but I definitely think something can be learnt from my experience. So, grab a beverage and have a giggle at some of the silly … Continue reading Dos and Don’t in preparing for uni