Are you interested in using your research skills beyond your PhD, but need more insight into how they can be applied in types of work ? This event is designed to help you gain an insight into a range of research based career opportunities in sectors such as academia, public sector, heritage, media, technology and … Continue reading Working in Research – Careers Panel Events, 24th April 18.00-20.00, Exhibition Centre
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Open Research at York fortnight (7-17 May 2024)
Join members of the University of York research community at the end of semester for an exciting and inspiring series of open research aligned events. The programme covers a diverse set of practices, topics and formats including training workshops, discussion groups and research showcases. These events aim to be collaborative and accessible, with relevance to … Continue reading Open Research at York fortnight (7-17 May 2024)
‘Careers in…’ panel and networking events focused on: Education; Environment and Sustainability; Screen Industries
Wednesday 10 April, 18.00-20.00, Exhibition Centre, Campus West This event features 3 different panels, each focused on a specific sector: Education; Environment and Sustainability; and Screen Industries. Hear from panel members working in a range of different jobs within each sector. They will share their experiences and insights, answer your questions, and be available to … Continue reading ‘Careers in…’ panel and networking events focused on: Education; Environment and Sustainability; Screen Industries
Should You Enter 3 Minute Thesis? – Laura Cowell
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
Why I took part in 3MT – Kate Mooney
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
Why I applied to 3 Minute Thesis – Daisy Johnson
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
Emerging Researchers’ Forum – Supervisor relations, managing workload and top tips
Thursday 29 February 2024, 5pm – Wentworth College Senior Common Room (W/135) About the Forum The Emerging Researchers’ Forum (ERF) is an informal network for researchers (PhD, MRes, ECRs) to share experiences, offer peer-support and socialise with those at a similar level within the university. The Forum aims to bridge the gap between PhDs and … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum – Supervisor relations, managing workload and top tips
Event: Non-academic careers in higher education, 28 Feb, 13.00-15.00, online
Universities can be a great place to work and offer many different job roles and career pathways beyond the traditional academic, research and teaching roles. If you’re considering a career beyond academia and would like to better understand your options, join us to explore what this sector might offer. In this online panel Q&A event … Continue reading Event: Non-academic careers in higher education, 28 Feb, 13.00-15.00, online
Invitation to join the closing Event for “Research supervision and mentorship practices supporting doctoral researchers”
The University of York has been involved in a Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) project looking at the experience of postgraduate researchers and supervisors from a range of diverse institutional, disciplinary, and social contexts, and explored how they managed (or not) the impact of the pandemic in a number of institutions across the globe. We would love for you to … Continue reading Invitation to join the closing Event for “Research supervision and mentorship practices supporting doctoral researchers”
Careers at Costello Medical – Healthcare Consulting and Medical Communication
Costello Medical are hosting a virtual recruitment event on Wed 17th January 2024 at 12.30pm. They recruit into a variety of roles including medical writing, analyst, consultancy and health economics. They have entry level roles suitable for postgraduates with no prior experience as well as more senior opportunities for those with relevant academic or industry … Continue reading Careers at Costello Medical – Healthcare Consulting and Medical Communication