Covid-19‌ ‌PhD‌ ‌Scholarship‌ ‌Fund‌: Round 1 open

The York Graduate Research School (YGRS) is delighted to announce that the first round of the Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF) is now open. This is a package of support for PhD researchers receiving their stipend via York, and for UK self-funded PhD researchers, who have been most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to … Continue reading Covid-19‌ ‌PhD‌ ‌Scholarship‌ ‌Fund‌: Round 1 open

Library update – services during lockdown

Library services will continue during the lockdown and the main buildings on Campus West will remain open with reduced hours. Find out all the details of what you can do, where you can visit, and how you can help us all stay as safe as possible. Library update – services during lockdown

Silent Zoom Writing Group

Join academics, postgraduates and creatives from all over the world in an online writing group. Organised by Dr Sophie Weeks and Kyveli Lignou-Tsamantani at the University of York, SZWG is a online writing group. They have run sessions every weekday since lockdown in March 2020, and the group has continued to grow. Currently, there are over 150 members. ​SZWG offers community, accountability, and structure by … Continue reading Silent Zoom Writing Group

Thank you to our postgraduate researchers

Kate Arnold, Dean of the York Graduate Research School, and Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery have recorded messages of thanks to our postgraduate researcher community. Both the Dean and the Vice Chancellor recognise the challenges of 2020 and pay tribute to the way PGRs have responded to the difficulties of the past year. They also reflect on … Continue reading Thank you to our postgraduate researchers

Rapid results Covid-19 testing available from Sunday 3 January

Rapid asymptomatic testing for students and staff will be available from Sunday 3 January to Friday 5 February. Working with the UK government and the NHS, the University is offering free rapid results covid testing to all asymptomatic students and members of staff on campus. The government recommends that you have two tests, three days … Continue reading Rapid results Covid-19 testing available from Sunday 3 January

January skills training

Take a look at the schedule for January and sign up via Skillsforge. Wed 6th – Getting Published in Peer Reviewed JournalsTue 12th – Career planning: Understanding yourself and your optionsTue 12th – Preparing for Your VivaThu 14th – How to Prepare a PresentationMon 18th – Framing your Research QuestionWed 20th – Making the most of your PhDWed 20th – Creativity and … Continue reading January skills training

Help to deliver digital assessment and feedback services

The University has started working on a Digital Assessment and Feedback Project which is due to run for the next 18 months. The aim of the project is to significantly improve the University’s capability to deliver digital assessment and feedback services in the medium to long term to enable the University to become a leader … Continue reading Help to deliver digital assessment and feedback services

Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF)

York Graduate Research School (YGRS) is delighted to announce that – in addition to UKRI’s recent funding package – the University Executive Board has agreed to fund our new Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF). This is a package of support for PhD researchers receiving their stipend via York, and for UK self-funded PhD researchers, who … Continue reading Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF)

JOB OPPORTUNITY: LAMP Testing Laboratory Technicians

We are about to embark on an exciting project in relation to LAMP Testing and the University is looking to recruit to a number of job roles to support this work. This is an exciting opportunity to help support our NHS and Yorkshire region in their fight against Covid-19. As part of the Government’s national … Continue reading JOB OPPORTUNITY: LAMP Testing Laboratory Technicians

New funding extension scheme to be announced at this week’s Ask Me Anything event – sign up now

There is still time to register your place at the next online PGR Ask Me Anything event. Ask Me AnythingWednesday 9 December 20202.30-3.30pm Live webinar We’ll be focusing on wellbeing and we welcome Paula Tunbridge, Director of Student Life and Wellbeing, to the event. If you would like to, please submit your question to the panel … Continue reading New funding extension scheme to be announced at this week’s Ask Me Anything event – sign up now