News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
If you would like to start using the statistical software RStudio, join the Maths Skills Centre for this new workshop: Introduction to R online workshopTuesday 20 July 9.30am-12noon After introducing the RStudio interface, the workshop will introduce you to an RStudio workflow that includes importing, managing and plotting data. This is suitable for people who … Continue reading Introduction to R online workshop
If you want to teach as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, then you need to have completed the Introduction to Teaching and Learning course. Academic Practice is running 2021/22 workshops from mid-September. Sign up for Introduction to Teaching and Learning training.
The next round of the Emergency Student Support Fund opens to applications on Wednesday 30 June. The Fund provides support to students who may be facing immediate issues resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. Application deadline: Tuesday 6 July. The Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund supports postgraduate researchers who are currently in their writing-up period; have … Continue reading Assistance funding available
Teaching opportunities are currently being advertised for Management, Law and the Department of Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media, with application deadlines at the end of July. If you want to teach as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at York, then you need to have completed the Introduction to Teaching and Learning course. See all current … Continue reading Current teaching opportunities
Arts and Humanities summer research celebration • Friday 2 July • 2.30pm to 4pm The Humanities Research Centre is holding an online celebration of the research achievements of York’s Arts and Humanities community since the start of the pandemic. The packed programme gives an opportunity to learn about, and share in the celebration of, some … Continue reading Arts and Humanities summer research celebration
At the University of York, sexual misconduct – including sexual violence and harassment of any form – is never, ever acceptable. Our new Sexual Violence Steering Group is developing a University Sexual Violence Action Plan, based on insight from our Report and Support tool and student and staff feedback. For our most recent progress, read our … Continue reading Tackling sexual violence
Innovation to Impact: How to apply and get the most from a Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) Fellowship Join us on Monday 19 July, 1-2.30pm to hear from Professor Tony Heron, Politics and Dr Kathryn Wright, Law, to hear about their experiences applying to and working as a POST Fellow. POST Fellowships offer a once … Continue reading How to apply and get the most from a POST Fellowship
The GSA is recruiting three postgraduates for an Events, Marketing and Design internship this summer. This internship is 12 weeks long, 10 hours per week, with a pay of £10 per hour. It’s open to all Postgraduate students at the University of York. Application deadline: 12 noon, Monday 12 July 2021 Find out more about … Continue reading GSA Events, Marketing and Design internship
The GSA Awards are your chance to celebrate some of the most amazing people you know and how they’ve contributed to the postgraduate student community. There are a number of different awards and trophies on offer, including: Academic Representative of the Year Award Most Active Network Leader(s) of the Year Award Part-Time Officer of the … Continue reading Nominate yourself and others for a GSA Award
We need your help to extend a huge virtual welcome to all our new PGR students! Can you help as a volunteer? Last year we launched the PGR Buddy Scheme to provide additional peer to peer support for new PGR students who may never have been to York (or the UK) and who may feel … Continue reading Can you help welcome a new PGR in the autumn?
