News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Generation Delta is offering a one-day workshop on training for careers for PGRs who identify as women from racially minoritised backgrounds who are registered as home students and in the last stage of their doctoral studies. Tuesday 10 December 202410:00 AM to 4:00 PMUniversity of Reading Learn more about teaching and research focused roles. Attendees … Continue reading Support to attend a ‘Training for careers’ event
The next session of our Enhancing Research Culture Workshops is coming up on Friday 8 November, 11am-1pm in B/T/019, titled PhD students and Postdocs research culture lunch. Postgraduate researchers are the key drivers of research, and this session is for you! We invite all PhD students and Postdocs to this research culture lunch for an informal chat about research culture … Continue reading Enhancing Research Culture Workshops – PhD students and Postdocs research culture lunch
In collaboration with the School for Business and Society, the Developing Business-Aware Academics project is running an afternoon workshop on 11 December at the Hospitium in York from 2.30-5pm. Based at the University of Exeter Business School, Developing Business-Aware Academics offers doctoral and early-career researchers, from across all disciplines, the knowledge, skills and networking opportunities to engage effectively beyond … Continue reading Think beyond academia to transform your ideas into action: Exploring barriers, motivators and enablers
The Writing Centre is looking to employ two further Graduate Teaching Assistants as writing tutors. To be a writing tutor, you should be a successful academic writer yourself with experience of working on academic work with peers or less experienced students. Application deadline: 8 November 2024 Find out more and apply for the role via … Continue reading Be a Writing Centre Tutor
On 23 October, 2024 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm will be the research seminar for Pedagogical Research and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, held on campus at the University of York with virtual attendance available. Pedagogical Research and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Encouraging and supporting research into effective inclusive education that engages all student groups, authentic assessments … Continue reading Pedagogical Research and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Applications are open for the Joan Samuels Scholarship award for postgraduates with a disability. The Joan Samuels Scholarship offers one award of £2,000 to be paid as a living cost stipend for one postgraduate student with a disability each academic year. Eligibility In order to be considered for the scholarship, you must: Application deadline: 5pm, … Continue reading Joan Samuels Scholarship for disabled students
Join the reception of the African PhD Students Network for an afternoon of networking and connecting. African PhD Students Network receptionSpring Lane Building (SLB/205) Seminar Room Monday 30 September 202412noon to 1pm This event will be an opportunity to network and connect with new and current African PhD students as well as PhD alumni and … Continue reading African PhD Students Network reception
Whether you’re an experienced creative or digitally curious, the Library’s Creativity Lab offers workshops for staff and students to learn new tech skills like Virtual Reality, 3D Design, Video Editing, and Podcasting. YorCreate is an exciting makerspace for digital crafting with 3D printing and more, available to all. Find out more about research and digital creativity
What is the British Library? What’s in the collection? How can I find what I need? Join the British Library online on Monday 28 October for the first 2024 Doctoral Open Day where you’ll get an introduction to the Library, an overview of the extensive collections, and practical tips for how to use the catalogues … Continue reading Getting started with the British Library
We are excited to invite you to participate in YCEDE’s Circle Mentoring programme for PGRs, taking place online on Thursday 22nd August, 5-7pm. Our circle mentoring session offers the unique opportunity to connect with a small group of fellow PGRs and benefit from the insights of 2-3 mentors with experience in the field of science … Continue reading YCEDE’s Circle Mentoring programme