Last chance to complete the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey

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

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