If you want to teach as a GTA, book now onto the Introduction to Teaching and Learning training. It covers key aspects of HE teaching and learning, such as marking and planning your teaching, and will help build your confidence to teach as a GTA. The training comprises: 4-hour self-study component (to complete before the workshop) and 2-hour in-person workshop. Go … Continue reading Introduction to Teaching and Learning Training: booking now
National Postdoc Conference 2023 – call for abstracts
The call for abstracts for the National Postdoc Conference 2023 is now open. This is a chance to share your work and contribute to a national conference – taking place at Loughborough University on Tuesday 19 September 2023. The theme for NPDC23 is “Transitions and New Horizons”, and it is the only conference in the … Continue reading National Postdoc Conference 2023 – call for abstracts
Creativity Lab digital wellbeing sessions
The Creativity Lab is running a series of digital wellbeing sessions for all York students and researchers throughout May. These sessions offer some fun and informal downtime. No need to book in advance. Join one (or all) of following drop-in sessions: Thursday 4 May, 12.30-1.30pm – Retro GamingThursday 11 May, 12.30 – 1.30pm – Lego … Continue reading Creativity Lab digital wellbeing sessions
Emerging Researchers’ Forum: call for contributors
The Emerging Researchers’ Forum (ERF) 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 … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum: call for contributors
Your chance to shape the new Students’ Union
Our two Students’ Unions are coming together to form one student-led and student-focusedUnion and YUSU and GSA want your thoughts – including suggestions for a new name! Let us know what you want from a new Students’ Union and be in with a chance of winning £100.
Nominate yourself for the GSA Sabbatical Officer team 2023/24
Sabbatical Officers lead your postgraduate union and represent postgrads in meetings with the University. Becoming a Sabbatical Officer is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences you can have. Positions available are: Nominations close on Friday 12 May at 3pm Check out the GSA Elections page for more information, or to nominate yourself.
WRDTP: PGR Wellbeing in Research and Learning
The White Rose Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership is running a range of online courses centred around wellbeing specifically in the context of postgraduate learning and research. Academic Writing: Reducing Anxiety4 May10am – 1pmThe academic writing course is a practice-based 7-step strategy developed by Dr Catriona Ryan SFHEA which turns the traditional approach to academic … Continue reading WRDTP: PGR Wellbeing in Research and Learning
Fellowship Fortnight
If you’re thinking about a career in academia, you may be interested in Fellowship Fortnight, our programme of events aimed at anyone interested in a research fellowship. All events are free and open to all. Events include: Check out the calendar of events for more information, or email fellowships@york.ac.uk.
British Library Doctoral Open Day April 2023
The British Library would like to invite you to the next Doctoral Open Day onsite at St Pancras, London. The annual series of Doctoral Open Days offer PhD students the chance to discover research resources and explore the practicalities of using the Library. This hybrid programme of online and in-person events and resources are designed … Continue reading British Library Doctoral Open Day April 2023
GSA Postgrad Free Sport
Free Postgraduate Sports Sessions are back this week, with the exception of swimming. And this week there’s no need to book! As always, sessions are completely free and all equipment is provided. Badminton – Thursday at 1:30 to 3pm – York Sport Arena, Campus WestTennis – Thursday at 4 to 5 pm – York Sport … Continue reading GSA Postgrad Free Sport