News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
York Venture One provides University of York students, recent alumni and staff with the financial resources to take a business idea from concept through to early stage investment. Designed to facilitate the development of an MVP or the gathering of evidence of market demand, Venture One is a pilot initiative offering between £5,000 to £10,000 … Continue reading Have a business idea? Apply for Venture One funding
Practical guides Academic writing provides advice and guidance on all aspects of academic writing. Referencing Management looks at the key processes and features of reference managers. Referencing Style Guide contains advice and examples of referencing styles. Maths Skills Centre has resources on statistical analysis, maths topics, guidance on choosing statistical tests and numerical reasoning. Workshops The Academic … Continue reading Academic Skills Community support for PGRs
In conjunction with the Learning & Teaching (L&T) conference, the Academic Skills Community (ASC) is offering a series of three workshops designed to help you engage with and prepare for the 2022 L&T conference. Over the three workshops, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts who will offer advice on creating poster … Continue reading Learning & Teaching Conference workshops
The Global Partnerships team are seeking a postgraduate research student to assist with research and general support in a range of areas relating to the University of York’s international engagement. The successful applicant will have strong research and organisational skills, as well as a keen attention to detail. We offer an opportunity to obtain experience … Continue reading Global Partnerships casual worker opportunity
Make a difference by applying your research! Funded by Innovate UK, PreCURe is a 7 week sprint programme for postgraduate researchers. The programme is for PGRs in the middle of your research (eg 2nd year PhDs) to find beneficiaries of your research and possible routes to translation. It involves a two-day bootcamp, with individual support … Continue reading PreCURe – Uncover the potential of your research to make a difference
The Emerging Researchers’ Forum is a new informal network for researchers (PhD, MRes, ECRs) to share experiences, offer peer-support and socialise with those at a similar level within the University. The Forum aims to bridge the gap between PhDs and ECRs in providing a potential platform for short talks and discussions with peers in an … Continue reading Come to the Emerging Researchers’ Forum
We recognise the importance of promoting personal safety and we want to help you deal with harassment or aggressive behaviour should you experience it in the course of your studies or work life. We have teamed up with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to produce some essential training, giving you the know-how to assess, manage and reduce risks. … Continue reading Dealing with harassment, stalking and conflict
It’s really important to let us know if you are self-isolating. Whether you’re living in campus accommodation or off-campus in York, you should complete the student self-isolation form. Not only does this help to keep everyone safe but it unlocks our package of support for you, including: £40 e-voucher to spend on food Loan of … Continue reading Support if you’re isolating
Machine Learning (ML) has been selected as a priority theme for the N8 Centre for Excellence in Computationally Intensive Research (N8 CIR). As part of this new initiative, they will be holding a short Zoom meeting for researchers and PGRs who are involved in ML at York (28th Jan 1:00-2:30). The aim of the meeting … Continue reading N8 CIR: Machine Learning
The Library has published an update about opening hours and support over the winter break. A library timeline for the vacation
