News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
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.
Microsoft Word for dissertations and theses (aimed at all postgrad and researchers)Thu 25 July, 10am – 12pm – online When crafting a lengthy academic piece like a dissertation or thesis, leveraging the most suitable features in Microsoft Word can save you significant time and effort. In this session, we will delve into methods for using … Continue reading Microsoft Word for dissertations and theses
Whether you’re tackling a data analysis for your research or keen to boost your analytical skills, the Maths Skills Centre has you covered. Hone your skills in the following workshops: If you can’t make any of these sessions, book a one-to-one appointment with a Maths Skills Centre tutor for personalised guidance on maths or statistics, or check out our online … Continue reading Handling data or running statistical analyses?
This month, master the art of editing and proofreading with the Academic Skills Community. In the workshop How to Edit your Writing (Friday 21 June, 11am- 12pm), you’ll learn how to revise your drafts into polished work. The session on How to Proofread your Writing (Wednesday 26 June, 2pm- 3pm) offers insight into the meticulous skill of proofreading, ensuring your … Continue reading Edit Like a Pro
Applications for the Santander Universities Research Awards 2024 are now open! As part of Santander Universities’ commitment to supporting higher education, they’ve launched this initiative exclusively for postgraduate students and academic staff providing them with the funds they need to support or develop their research. Developed following feedback from partner institutions, Santander Universities are giving … Continue reading New research funding available
