News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
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
Celebrating Spaces: Connecting Researchers is an internal open day that aims to bring together all of the University of York’s research and research-enabling staff to showcase, explore, and enjoy both the wide range of research carried out at our institution and the unique and often unknown spaces that facilitate that research. The event will give … Continue reading Celebrating Spaces: Connecting Researchers
The School for Business and Society is now inviting applications for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) for the academic year 2024/25. GTAs are an integral part of the SBS teaching team and the school values its GTAs very highly. Teaching is a very rewarding experience, a key part of your professional development as an academic, and GTAs make … Continue reading Teach in the School for Business and Society in 2024/25
Now is the perfect time to enhance your academic writing skills. Whether you’re in the middle of writing a chapter, working on a research publication, or just starting your research journey, the Academic Skills Community’s upcoming workshops are designed to help you master the art of writing. We have sessions on Academic Grammar and Vocabulary (Wednesday 5 June, 11am- … Continue reading Refine your writing skills
