News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Are you interested in one day pursuing a career in Higher Education? Although the main round of applications closed in April 2023, the YLTA team are delighted to announce they still have a small number of places on this year’s course, and will be extending the process to a second round offering places on a … Continue reading York Learning and Teaching Award – deadline extended
York Festival of Ideas returns from 2 to 15 June with an eclectic programme featuring over 150 free in-person and online events. This year’s Festival invites you to ‘Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild’, and promises to educate, entertain and inspire with an array of talks, concerts, exhibitions, family activities, panel discussions, and more. With events covering 15 … Continue reading Come to the York Festival of Ideas – programme and free tickets now available
Are you interested in one day pursuing a career in Higher Education? Starting in September, the York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) is a part-time course to support GTAs develop their understanding of and skills for teaching in the Higher Education sector, using self-study materials, peer-support systems and supervisory support by an experienced academic. YLTA … Continue reading York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) 2023/2024 – Final call for applications
Join the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership team for two interactive workshops exploring advice and key items to consider when conducting sensitive research.
Each week, many departments across the University organise and curate a fantastic range of events open to postgraduate research students and staff. This week, we are highlighting a selection of exciting opportunities from the York Environmental Sustainability Institute. Check out the events we’ve highlighted below, discover YESI’s full programme of events and subscribe to their … Continue reading How to deal with negative feedback, develop global networks and workshop with local communities – upcoming events with YESI
Join the ERF for two new peer discussion events this term on preparing for submission and demystifying the viva (17 February) and tips and tricks of how to disseminate research to non-expert colleagues (3 March). About the Emerging Researchers’ Forum The Emerging Researchers’ Forum (ERF) is an informal network for researchers (PhD, MRes, ECRs) to … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum – upcoming discussions
Deadline: Monday 30 January 2023 Applications are now open for the Association of Commonwealth Universities’ (ACU) Summer School 2023, which will be hosted by Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Taking place from 2 – 10 July 2023, the Summer School is a fascinating opportunity for interested students to learn about the political, social and economic … Continue reading ACU Summer School 2023: Applications now open
The Emerging Researchers’ Forum is looking for contributors in its continuing project of peer-to-peer experience and knowledge sharing amongst developing researchers. Maybe you have experience in getting published, presenting to a non-academic audience or even securing funding. The ERF is a network that looks to bring together ECRs, MRes and PhDs in an informal setting … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum: Call for Contributors
Application deadline: COP Tuesday, 31 January, 2023Interview date: Monday 13 February, 2023Start Date: Monday 27 February, 2023 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 … Continue reading Global Partnerships casual worker opportunity: Apply now
When: Friday 9 December, 18:30 GMTWhere: Kings College London, Central London Join the Policy Institute to hear from John Kerry, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, as he delivers the 2022 Fulbright Distinguished Lecture on the urgency of global climate change. About the event The lecture will be delivered in person at King’s College London. … Continue reading The Urgency of Global Climate Action – 2022 Fulbright Distinguished Lecture