News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
We’re giving away #UoYLockdownLoot! Claim your free breakfast sandwich and hot drink – available over the next two weekends. The offer is open to all students, whether you live on campus or not. Complete the order form now: Free breakfast sandwich
The Emergency Student Support Fund has reopened – the first application deadline is Tuesday 17 November 2020. The Emergency Student Support Fund (ESSF) aims to provide 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 … Continue reading Emergency Student Support Fund reopens
The Research Excellence Training Team (RETT) has a number of bespoke training sessions taking place before the end of November, with places still available. Attendance lists close 2 working days before the session takes place, so don’t delay in booking your place! Mon 16 Nov 14:00-16:30Persuading, Influencing & Communicating with Alex Firmin from Promethean Executive Tues 17 Nov 10:00-12:00Intellectual … Continue reading Upcoming training courses for postgraduate researchers
The Academic Support Office is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic research assistant to work with the Learning Enhancement team on the Access and Participation ‘Award Gap’ project. In this role, you will work closely with the Project Lead to: Gather and summarise current national policy and guidance documents. Gather examples of good practice in addressing … Continue reading JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Assistant
The Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund is available for postgraduate researchers who are currently in their writing-up period or who have been granted an extension to their studies. Assistance from the Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund is designed with longer-term funding in mind. If you are experiencing urgent financial hardship, please speak to a Student Adviser at the … Continue reading NEW: Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund
The York Professional and Academic Development (YPAD) scheme provides teaching staff and Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) with an opportunity to engage in peer-supported professional development, leading to the award of one of four categories of Advance HE accredited fellowship. Find out more about the YPAD scheme, how it works and the professional recognition you can … Continue reading Professional development for GTAs
The York Graduate Research School with the Graduate Students’ Association is holding another ‘Ask Me Anything’ event for PGRs to pose questions to a panel of University and GSA representatives. At the next session featuring Vice-Chancellor, Charlie Jeffery, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panel who are there to support you … Continue reading PGR Ask Me Anything: Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor, YGRS and GSA
WATCH: PGR Ask Me Anything Q&A from Thursday 1 October 2020. Sign up for the next PGR Ask Me Anything: Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor, YGRS and GSA on Tuesday 3 November 2020.
To stimulate a vibrant and engaging postgraduate community at the University of York, the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) have set up a fund to which any student or staff member can apply. The main objective of the fund is simply to make the postgraduate community better and to support new and innovative ideas and projects. … Continue reading GSA funding for the postgraduate community
The Department of Health Sciences would like to invite applications to the position of GTA as part of the team delivering Masters-level content across two statistics modules. Applicants will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of the subject matter raised in modules. Applications are not restricted to postgraduates within the Department of Health Sciences. Roles … Continue reading Teach with Health Sciences
