February 2022 – Page 6 – blogs.york.ac.uk

Academic Skills Community support for PGRs

Posted by Christine Comrie on February 2, 2022

Practical guides Academic writing provides advice and guidance on all aspects of academic writing. Referencing Management looks at the key processes and features of reference managers. Referencing Style Guide contains advice and examples of referencing styles. Maths Skills Centre has resources on statistical analysis, maths topics, guidance on choosing statistical tests and numerical reasoning. Workshops The Academic … Continue reading Academic Skills Community support for PGRs

Learning & Teaching Conference workshops

Posted by Christine Comrie on February 1, 2022

In conjunction with the Learning & Teaching (L&T) conference, the Academic Skills Community (ASC) is offering a series of three workshops designed to help you engage with and prepare for the 2022 L&T conference. Over the three workshops, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts who will offer advice on creating poster … Continue reading Learning & Teaching Conference workshops

Global Partnerships casual worker opportunity

Posted by Christine Comrie on February 1, 2022

The Global Partnerships team are seeking a postgraduate research student to assist with research and general support in a range of areas relating to the University of York’s international engagement. The successful applicant will have strong research and organisational skills, as well as a keen attention to detail. We offer an opportunity to obtain experience … Continue reading Global Partnerships casual worker opportunity

My experience of colleges at York

Posted by Helen Richardson on February 1, 2022

When applying to the University of York, something that quickly stood out was the collegiate system in place here. York is unique in the sense that it is one of a handful of universities in the UK to have colleges. At York, we have ten colleges for undergraduates (and an 11th just for postgraduates) spread … Continue reading My experience of colleges at York

PreCURe – Uncover the potential of your research to make a difference

Posted by Christine Comrie on February 1, 2022

Make a difference by applying your research! Funded by Innovate UK, PreCURe is a 7 week sprint programme for postgraduate researchers. The programme is for PGRs in the middle of your research (eg 2nd year PhDs) to find beneficiaries of your research and possible routes to translation. It involves a two-day bootcamp, with individual support … Continue reading PreCURe – Uncover the potential of your research to make a difference