The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) closes on Monday 17 May. We are always looking for ways to enhance the learning and supervision experience. To do that, we need your feedback on your experience. The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is the only national survey of postgraduate researchers’ experience. We use the feedback to improve … Continue reading Last chance to complete the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
Come to the York Festival of Ideas
York Festival of Ideas celebrates its tenth anniversary from 8-20 June with an eclectic programme featuring over 150 free online and in-person events. Presented under the banner of ‘Infinite Horizons’, this year’s Festival promises to educate, entertain and inspire with an array of talks, performances, family activities and panel discussions. The 2021 programme also features … Continue reading Come to the York Festival of Ideas
Develop your skills at the European Doctoral Summer School
The annual European Doctoral Summer School will take place online this year on Monday 14 to Thursday 17 June 2021. Organised by the University of York, University of Munster and Maastricht University, the School offers doctoral candidates and postdocs an opportunity to work with colleagues from different institutions, culture and values, in sessions that will enable you to consider how … Continue reading Develop your skills at the European Doctoral Summer School
Enter the York Open Research Awards
Have you been involved in a recent or ongoing project or initiative which has engaged with, reflected upon or advocated for open research practices and principles? This could include: Peer-led discussion groups or clubs focusing on issues relating to open research in your discipline (or beyond) Embedding open research practices and principles in teaching or … Continue reading Enter the York Open Research Awards
Come to the Three Minute Thesis Final
Learn what other PhD students are researching and vote for the best presenter! Three Minute Thesis (3MT) challenges PhD students to convey the meaning and impact of their research in just three minutes. Hear how their ideas can answer the big cultural, economic and scientific questions of our time. Last year’s winner was Zainab Kidwai … Continue reading Come to the Three Minute Thesis Final
How to push through procrastination
Still not started that piece of work? Does a nagging guilt spoil your leisure time? Do you tidy up, check emails or constantly find ways to distract yourself from your work? Do you dream about handing in that ‘perfect’ piece of work? Are you very self-critical about your ability to work? Do you always find … Continue reading How to push through procrastination
Introduction to Data Science Summer School
The University of Maastricht, with the collaboration of the University of York, is organising a two-week Introduction to Data Science Summer School that will take place online in mid June (from the 14th to the 28th of June). The course starts from basic programming concepts, so no computer science background is required. By following this … Continue reading Introduction to Data Science Summer School
GSA Leadership Elections: nominate yourself or refer a friend
The GSA Leadership Elections is your opportunity to run for a leadership position at the GSA and create positive change for postgraduate students at the University of York. Is there something you want changed? Or something that you think you would have done differently, if you were in charge? It can be about your studies, … Continue reading GSA Leadership Elections: nominate yourself or refer a friend
YGRS Conference Fund for self-funded students
A reminder that the YGRS Conference Fund deadline for applications is midnight on Saturday 1 May. Whilst the pandemic has limited the possibility of attending national and international conferences in person, this fund remains open to support self-funded PGR students in participating in a wide range of training and conference opportunities. The fund can be … Continue reading YGRS Conference Fund for self-funded students
Emergency Student Support Fund reopens
The Emergency Student Support Fund has reopened. Application deadline: Tuesday 27 April. The Emergency Student Support Fund (ESSF) providese short-term financial support for the unanticipated needs of York students caused or exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Students can apply for a maximum of £500 of non-repayable funding. All current students who are fully-registered at the … Continue reading Emergency Student Support Fund reopens