Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 4th October 2023

The University of York Induction for new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs i.e. PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research students) hosted by York Graduate Research School (YGRS) will take place on Wednesday 4 October 13:00-15:30 in the Spring Lane Building (Lecture Theatre SLB/118). A big welcome to all of our new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs)! The York Graduate Research School … Continue reading Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 4th October 2023

Call for volunteer speakers: Thrive & Survive Your PhD Workshops, 2022-3

Are you a current PhD student or a postdoc researcher? Are you interested in finding new ways to: If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these, then you’d be a great fit for the Thrive and Survive initiative! We’re on the lookout for researchers (current PhD students or postdocs) who would like to give some … Continue reading Call for volunteer speakers: Thrive & Survive Your PhD Workshops, 2022-3

Welcome to our New Thrive & Survive Coordinator!

Hi! I’m Zara, your Thrive and Survive Coordinator. I’m a second-year PhD student in the English and Related Literature department. My research explores food studies, mysticism, and gendered embodiment in contemporary writing. I also work as a GTA, so I have a real sense of the context of current PGRs in terms of balancing teaching … Continue reading Welcome to our New Thrive & Survive Coordinator!

European Doctoral Summer School 2023

Organised by the University of York, University of Munster and Maastricht University, the European Doctoral Summer School (EDSS) offers doctoral candidates an opportunity to work with colleagues from different institutions, culture and values, in sessions that will enable you to consider how to maximise your strengths, skills, career prospects and self confidence. This year’s Summer … Continue reading European Doctoral Summer School 2023

Can you help lead our Thrive & Survive Programme?

Be a part of our award-winning ‘How to Thrive and Survive in your PhD’ initiative! Recognised across HE institutions as a leading example for Postgraduate support, The University of York’s Thrive and Survive initiative was set up to facilitate peer-peer support for PhDs, through panel discussions and community building. The aim of the initiative is … Continue reading Can you help lead our Thrive & Survive Programme?