News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Jessica Main from the BRIC team is leading a project at the University of York focused on identifying, highlighting, and amplifying best practices in supporting our Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) community. We invite both PGRs and University staff to contribute their valuable insights and reflections. Your participation will directly inform the identification of key trends and … Continue reading Enhancing the PGR Experience Project
The Open Research Team (Library) are recruiting two Graduate Engagement Leads to help support and grow the open research community of practice at the University of York. You will help us to accelerate the understanding and adoption of open research practices within your faculty and across the University, enabling you to expand your professional network, … Continue reading Job Opportunities – Graduate Engagement Lead (Open Research)
Hi Everyone, I am Yoana, a PhD student in Politics, International Relations, and Environment. I became a PGR Buddy volunteer in 2023, and I would love to share what it is all about. As a PGR Buddy, you will be there to support new students, both academically and socially. You will guide them through university … Continue reading Why I became a PGR Buddy – Yoana Almog Sade
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 2nd October, 13:00-14:30, in the Spring Lane Building (Lecture Theatre SLB/118), with refreshments and networking from 14:30. A big welcome to all of our new Postgraduate Researchers … Continue reading Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 2nd October 2024
The short answer is: yes! As a previous University of York 3 Minute Thesis finalist, I honestly cannot recommend this competition enough. Keep reading to find out why it is an opportunity not to be missed! What is 3 Minute Thesis? The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition involves giving a 3 minute talk explaining the … Continue reading Should You Enter 3 Minute Thesis? – Laura Cowell
If you’re a PhD student, you already know how isolating the experience can be. The only thing that could possibly exacerbate that experience is probably a global pandemic… (thanks a bunch, 2020!) When I applied to 3MT in 2021, I had been working from home for over a year, and had barely been talking to … Continue reading Why I took part in 3MT – Kate Mooney
Hi! My name is Daisy Johnson and I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Education, who participated in the 2021 3MT competition. I had seen the Three Minute Thesis competition advertised during my first year at the university and decided to pass due to a lot of other commitments in life at that … Continue reading Why I applied to 3 Minute Thesis – Daisy Johnson
York 3 Minute Thesis is back for 2024! Open to current PhD researchers at the University of York, you’ll have just three minutes each to communicate the impact of your research to an audience made up of university staff, members of the general public, and industry. The 2024 3MT final at York will take place on … Continue reading 3 Minute Thesis 2024 – Applications Now Open!
Do you want an opportunity to share your research beyond academia, get valuable Public Engagement experience, and maybe even win a prize? The York Graduate Research School (YGRS) invites you to apply to take part in PhD Spotlight 2024, part of the prestigious YorkTalks event. We’re looking for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs i.e. PhD, MPhil and Masters … Continue reading PhD Spotlight 2024 – Applications now open!
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
