Expression of interest: ‘Race’ and Socially Engaged Research

The first one day ‘Race’ and Socially Engaged Research: Postgraduate and Early Careers’ Conference will take place in early September 2023 (date TBC). This postgraduate-led interdisciplinary conference aims to provide an interactive and supportive space for postgraduate and early career social science researchers to present their research and network with peers across the country. The … Continue reading Expression of interest: ‘Race’ and Socially Engaged Research

Next PGR Forum – July 2023

The next PGR Forum takes place on Wednesday 5 July. The PGR Forum brings together the York Graduate Research School, the GSA and PGR academic reps to listen and respond to the views of PGRs on a range of issues. Contact your PGR academic rep as soon as possible  if there is anything that you’d … Continue reading Next PGR Forum – July 2023

British Library Doctoral Open Day: The Americas and Oceania Collections

The British Library would like to invite you to the next Doctoral Open Day onsite at St Pancras, London. Even if you are not able to attend in person, by signing up you will gain access to a whole host of recorded materials and useful information. The Americas and Oceania Collections Friday 21 July 2023 … Continue reading British Library Doctoral Open Day: The Americas and Oceania Collections

Cost of living support: Off Campus Rent Grant

We know one of the biggest challenges students are facing is rising rent costs in the city. In recognition of this, we will offer an Off Campus Rent Grant next academic year. Eligible students returning in September will be able to apply for a one off payment of at least £100. Postgraduate researchers who are … Continue reading Cost of living support: Off Campus Rent Grant

Summer on campus

Catering venues and shops on campus now follow revised summer opening hours so you may need to check to see when your favourite spot is open.  You can still access the usual academic support over the summer. The Library is open 8am until midnight with 24/7 hubs in Vanbrugh College and the Ron Cooke Hub. The Academic Skills … Continue reading Summer on campus

Could you help welcome a new PGR in the autumn?

We need your help to extend a warm welcome to all our new postgraduate researchers starting in the autumn. Can you volunteer to be a buddy? The PGR Buddy Scheme provides peer to peer support for new PGR students. It can make a huge difference to receive advice from someone who’s been there before. The … Continue reading Could you help welcome a new PGR in the autumn?

Tell us about your experiences of York’s PGR admissions process

Have you ever reflected on the various steps of your admission experience onto your PGR programme? We are currently running a Postgraduate Recruitment and Admissions (PR&A) Project which explores experiences of PGRs and York’s PGR admission processes. Two current York PGRs, Samir and Zulfiya, are helping us to look at how recruitment interviews and references … Continue reading Tell us about your experiences of York’s PGR admissions process

Could you bring your insight and experience to our Student Expert Panel?

Our Student Expert Panel brings together diverse students to provide insight, advice and challenge to University initiatives. The aim is to increase partnership working and reduce inequalities. We are looking to recruit new members – including postgraduates – for next year, especially students from underrepresented groups. Could you provide your insight and experience?  Apply to … Continue reading Could you bring your insight and experience to our Student Expert Panel?

Digital Creativity sessions for PGRs

The Creativity Lab in the Library is running a series of workshops for researchers on digital creativity. Our sessions cover everything from VR to podcasting, video editing to 3D modelling. Learn about facilities available at the Lab whilst picking up highly-transferable skills. Sessions available are: Places are limited and experience of digital creativity is not … Continue reading Digital Creativity sessions for PGRs