This external event is organised by ‘Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry’. It is aimed at current students at all degree levels who are considering working in the field of medical statistics, for example within pharmaceuticals, healthcare and/or medical research. The in-person event is being held at the Cutler’s Hall in Sheffield on Wed 29th November, … Continue reading Medical Statistics Careers Event – 29 Nov 2023
Come to the Careers Fairs
If you’re considering job opportunities in sectors outside academia you might be interested in attending our Semester 1 recruitment fairs from next week. They give you the chance to explore graduate schemes with large employers in a range of work areas and sectors and the chance to meet employers. Most employers will not explicitly be … Continue reading Come to the Careers Fairs
Free Bayesian modelling training in January and March 2024
If your PhD is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), at least in part, you are eligible for this free training. Bayesian methods for ecological and environmental modellingEdinburgh 22-26 January 2024Wallingford (nr. Oxford) 18-22 March 2024 Free for NERC-funded PhD and professionalsAccommodation included and travel costs will be reimbursed. This interactive course will … Continue reading Free Bayesian modelling training in January and March 2024
Interested in learning a language?
The Department of Language and Linguistic Science’s Languages for All (LfA) programme runs year-long extracurricular language courses from October to May. LfA courses are open to students, staff and members of the public as an opportunity to study a variety of languages, ranging from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian and Spanish. Registration … Continue reading Interested in learning a language?
Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 4th October 2023
The University of York Induction for new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs i.e. PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research students) hosted by York Graduate Research School (YGRS) will take place on Wednesday 4 October 13:00-15:30 in the Spring Lane Building (Lecture Theatre SLB/118). A big welcome to all of our new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs)! The York Graduate Research School … Continue reading Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 4th October 2023
Job opportunity at The York Policy Engine
The York Policy Engine (TYPE) is the University of York’s specialist policy engagement unit. They connect people, ideas and evidence to drive policy change in the pursuit of public good. TYPE is offering an exciting opportunity to fund up to 6 Policy Associates in 2023/24. Associate Scheme Overview: The Policy Associates scheme provides a structured, … Continue reading Job opportunity at The York Policy Engine
A chance to win one of 50 research grants worth £1,000
Santander is providing the opportunity to win one of 50 research grants worth £1,000 each to staff at UK universities conducting any form of research and postgraduate students at any UK university. Applications are open now until the 12 October 2023 There is no limit on the number of applicants per university The grants will be awarded … Continue reading A chance to win one of 50 research grants worth £1,000
Celebrating our Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) results
We have received our 2023 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) results. Like many Russell Group institutions, we conduct the PRES every two years. PRES surveys all our postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and asks you to rank your experience both overall and in nine specific areas (supervision; resources; research culture; community; progression; responsibilities; support; research skills; professional … Continue reading Celebrating our Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) results
Introduction to Teaching and Learning: bookings open for autumn
Introduction to Teaching and Learning training is open for September and Semester 1 booking. If you’re planning to teach as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at York, you need to complete this training (once only). Please go to the Introduction to Teaching and Learning page for all details about the training and how to book.
YGRS Conference Fund – deadline 1 September 2023
The closing date for the next round of the YGRS Conference Fund is midnight on Friday 1 September. Self-funded PGRs can apply for funding to attend UK and international conferences when other funding options have been exhausted. Eligibility guidelines have also been updated to include PGRs who are on a fee waiver but do not … Continue reading YGRS Conference Fund – deadline 1 September 2023