Introduction to Teaching and Learning Training: booking now

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

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

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