News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
We are recruiting new Postgraduate Student Ambassadors to join our existing team. Our Postgraduate Student Ambassadors assist at a variety of events, both on campus, online and at external fairs. Their role is to give a fair and accurate representation of the University from a student perspective; this insight is highly valued by prospective students. … Continue reading Get paid to be a student ambassador
Mental health: Another casualty of coronavirus?Thursday 15 October 2020 6.30-8pmOnline World Mental Health Day 2020 Lecture An evening of public talks and discussion hosted by the University of York’s Mental Health Research Steering Group with keynote speaker Dr Kwame McKenzie, CEO, Wellesley Institute, Toronto. Join us for an evening of talks and discussion on the implications … Continue reading Marking World Mental Health Day 2020
This is your opportunity to get involved and volunteer at the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) to represent your fellow students and improve the postgraduate student experience here at the University. The GSA has been representing postgraduates for over 65 years and, this year, there are more positions available than EVER before. What positions are available? … Continue reading Get involved: GSA autumn 2020 elections
COVID-19 Community CharterWe have established a COVID-19 Community Charter to outline how we can work together to keep each other safe. An extension of the Together York Community Declaration, the Charter demonstrates what staff and students can expect from the University, and what the University expects from all members of the community. Read the Charter. Special … Continue reading Updates to coronavirus guidance
We’re adopting ‘contactless coffee’ so you can use your own cup safely at campus catering outlets. Our on-campus cafes operate various sustainability schemes. If you are purchasing a hot drink, we encourage you to bring your own mug or purchase a YORCUP. If you require a single-use takeaway cup, you will be charged an additional ‘latte … Continue reading Contactless coffee on campus
IBM is pleased to announce the 2021 Two-Year Worldwide IBM PhD Fellowship for the academic years of 2021-22 and 2022-23. Strong collaboration with faculty, students and universities is vital to IBM. The IBM PhD Fellowship Program advances this collaboration by recognizing and supporting exceptional PhD students who want to make their mark in promising and … Continue reading Two-Year Worldwide IBM PhD Fellowship
The York Graduate Research School is again working with the Graduate Students’ Association to host another session for students to pose questions to a panel of University and GSA representatives. The aim is to address the current concerns of research students and how we can tackle these together. Ask Me AnythingThursday 1 October 20202-3pmLive webinar … Continue reading Sign up for the PGR Ask Me Anything event
On Monday 21 September the Vice-Chancellor hosted a special COVID-safety briefing session for staff. The event included presentations and information updates from a number of colleagues: John Robinson – Pro-Vice Chancellor for Teaching, Learning and Students Denis Fowler – Director of Health and Safety Services Wayne Campbell – Academic Registrar Joss Ivory – Director of … Continue reading COVID-19 safety briefing
Welcome from IT Services! Get your computer, phone or tablet ready to connect to the University wifi. Follow the setup instructions. Games consoles, smart speakers and smart TVs can connect to our ‘My Devices’ network. Follow the instructions to register your device. Connect to our IT facilities wherever you are, with services including a Virtual … Continue reading Using IT at the University of York
As postgraduate welcome week kicks off, we look forward to meeting new students and catching up with existing ones. Find out about the postgraduate community on our postgraduate welcome pages, including the college, sport and student networks you can get involved with. Events Find out what’s happening this week on the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) … Continue reading Welcome new students!
