News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Final reminder for this event and confirmed panelists Considering a Career in Research? Not sure what direction you want to take or what your options are? This event is designed to help you gain insight into a range of research-based career opportunities in sectors such as academia, public sector, not for profit and commercial by … Continue reading Working in Research, 4th May, 4-5pm, Online panel event
York Festival of Ideas returns from 11 to 24 June with an eclectic programme featuring over 150 free online and in-person events. Presented under the banner of The Next Chapter, this year’s Festival promises to educate, entertain and inspire with an array of talks, performances, family activities and panel discussions. With events covering 16 different … Continue reading York Festival of Ideas 2022 – programme and free tickets available
Wednesday, May 4th 2022, 16.00-17.00 Located just outside York, Fera is a national and international centre of excellence for interdisciplinary investigation and problem solving across plant and bee health, crop protection, sustainable agriculture, food and feed quality and chemical safety in the environment. Come along to this virtual session to hear more about the work … Continue reading Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) information session (online)
Are you considering a research related career after your PhD ? Not sure what direction you want to take, or what your options are? Working in Research, Wednesday 4 May, 4pm – 5pm, online Get an insight into research careers in academia, public sector, not for profit and commercial sectors. Kate Arnold, Dean of the … Continue reading Working in Research Careers Event, 2022
Thursday 28 April, 18:00 – W/135 The Emerging Researchers’ Forum 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 ECRs in providing a potential platform for discussions with peers … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum – Wine Mixer, 28 April, 18:00
Be a part of Ulster University’s upcoming online conference, exploring the past, present and future of Ireland. Event date: 23-24 June, 2022 Deadline for submissions: 6 May 2022 About the event The past ten years has brought a continues series of reflections since 2012, of the key events in Ireland’s history that have ultimately changed … Continue reading Call for Papers – Commemorations: Then, Now & To Come
The annual research-in-the-pub event takes place 9-11 May 2022. Pint of Science is a grassroots non-profit organisation that 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 … Continue reading Pint of Science is back
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 last year, 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