News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
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
We are launching the second round of our AI SuperConnector (AISC) programme, funded by the Research England CCF fund. This transformative 6-month journey brings together four leading institutions – Imperial College London, University of Liverpool, University of Leeds, and University of York – to accelerate the commercialisation of AI innovations. The AI SuperConnector programme is … Continue reading AI SuperConnector Programme Cohort Two
There are current GTA positions available within the SBS for several modules for the academic year 2024/25. Application deadline: midnight on 5 August 2024. Shortlisting will take place shortly after, and interviews are planned for mid-August. If you have any questions about the role, contact: emad.elkhashen@york.ac.uk. SBS GTA positions for 2024-25 (Handshake)
The Enhancing Research Culture Workshops have finished for the summer and will start up again next semester. The workshops aim to highlight different aspects of research culture and showcase examples of best practice both within and outside the University. We would love to run workshops which appeal to a wider audience. If you’d like to suggest workshops topics … Continue reading Suggest a topic for a research culture workshop
Don’t forget that Careers and Placements are open over the summer (10am until 4pm, Monday to Thursday). Online or in-person advice appointments are available to book via Handshake and you can also message the Careers information team via Handshake, too.
Over the next few weeks, the Academic Skills Community is hosting curated workshops to enhance every part of your academic writing: Can’t make these sessions, you can book an appointment with a Writing Centre tutor who can provide personalised guidance on your writing or check out our online academic writing guide. Book a 1-1 appointment with a Study Coach to talk … Continue reading Elevate your academic writing
Annual leave requests will soon be changing from e:Vision to Flexileave. Your supervisor will be nominated as the approver of any requested leave. When will the change to Flexileave happen? For any assistance in using the system, please visit the Flexileave information pages.
Scientific or engineering enthusiasts are invited to talk on a subject of their choosing for up to 50 mins (including questions and discussion). Here’s a very non-exhaustive list of topics to inspire you: Renewable energy initiatives,Geology, Astronomy, AI, Manufacturing, Fusion energy, Quantum computing, and Microbiology. Apply online now.
