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This two-day symposium on 26-27 June will gather European researchers involved in historical, processual, and/or figurational sociology and history. It aims to encourage reflections and intellectual exchanges within the field of Historical Sociology, as well as ways to raise the role of Historical Sociology within wider academic research and envision its future. Perspectives in Historical … Continue reading Perspectives in Historical Sociology
The School for Business and Society is hosting a one-day conference on Wednesday 14 June to bring together researchers working on studies that have involved the public. This includes studies that have included Community, Patient and/or Public Involvement elements, co-produced studies, those that have worked alongside People With Lived Experience (PWLE), and Citizen Science. The … Continue reading Research with the Public – One-Day Conference
The Decolonising and Diversifying the Curriculum Working Group is a group of staff and students who lead on the University’s Decolonising and Diversifying the Curriculum project, co-ordinated by the Inclusive Learning team. This group is organising a symposium entitled ‘Decolonising and Diversifying the Curriculum: Sharing practice and next steps’ on Monday 19 June between 9.15am … Continue reading Decolonising and diversifying the curriculum
Join White Rose Libraries as they explore advocacy for the use of Wikidata within the research lifecycle. The role of Wikidata within the research lifecycleWednesday 21 June10am to 12.30pmLFA/204-5 and online This event brings together researchers and professionals from across three institutions and Wikimedia UK to showcase the use of Wikidata. It will start with … Continue reading The role of Wikidata within the research lifecycle
Self-funded PGRs can apply for funding to attend UK and international conferences when other funding options have been exhausted. The closing date for the next round of the YGRS Conference Fund is midnight on 1 June 2023. Find out more about the YGRS Conference Fund
“It’s questionable how ethical it is to retell the story of women whose lives have already been damaged by media depictions of them.” Read PhD candidate Daisy McManaman discussing a new documentary on the life of Anna Nicole Smith for The Conversation: Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me – Netflix doc seeks to reclaim … Continue reading Anna Nicole Smith: York PGR featured in The Conversation
Join the Sociology PGR annual conference for interdisciplinary discussion on the social implications of digital technologies and their implementation in research. Beyond the Screen: Exploring the Digital SocietyThursday 20 July 2023York Law School We are living through an extraordinary period of technological development. From social connectivity to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, society is … Continue reading Beyond the Screen: Exploring the Digital Society
An ASC Workshop Support Person provides technical support to the workshop leader before, during and after an ASC on-line workshop via Zoom, or whatever on-line platform is being used. You will control the waiting room for the session, manage breakout groups, deal with practical issues arising as the workshop is running, such as helping the … Continue reading Job opportunity: Academic Skills Community Workshop Support Person
The annual research-in-the-pub event takes place 22-24 May 2023. Pint of Science aims to provide a space for researchers and members of the public alike to come together, be curious, and chat about research in a relaxed environment outside of mysterious laboratories or daunting dark lecture theatres. Events this year include: Pint of Science York
The GSA are recruiting two Events and Communications Coordinators on a part-time basis. Apply by Thursday 25 May. The posts are for candidates excited at the idea of building student engagement through both events, activities and greater outreach to the student body. The posts are 0.4 FTE (14.8 hours per working week) until 31 May … Continue reading GSA Events and Communications Coordinator job opportunity
