News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Are you currently looking for a way to transition from academia into a career in data science? Have you heard about the Faculty Fellowship? Demand for data scientists across Europe and the world has been rising rapidly over the past few years and shows no signs of stopping. It’s a field that values PhD candidates … Continue reading Webinar: Getting into Data Science with the Faculty Fellowship
This is the final Q&A panel event in our series focusing on the impact of the pandemic on different sectors. For some, the coronavirus pandemic has meant furloughs and job losses; for others, it has meant expansion and hiring. What impact has the outbreak had on digital jobs? How have businesses adapted to the challenges … Continue reading Digital Solutions Panel Event – Wed 3 Feb, 3:00 – 4:00pm
In this remarkable and challenging year, NHS staff at the centre of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to be an inspiration, leading many to consider what a career in healthcare might look like for them. As the world’s 5th largest employer, recruitment across all roles and professions in the NHS remains a national priority. Open to … Continue reading Working in the NHS: Careers in a world impacted by Covid – Wed 27 Jan, 15.00-16.00
Wednesday, 20 January 2021 15.00-16.00 GMT (online) Love Museums and Heritage? Love digital technology? Then come along to this virtual panel event, ‘Museums and Heritage Q&A: Careers in a World Impacted by Covid’. The importance of digital creativity in the Museums and Heritage Sector has exploded since the pandemic. Technology can be used to engage audiences, digitise … Continue reading Museums and Heritage Panel Event: Careers In a World Impacted by Covid
There is still time to register your place at the next online PGR Ask Me Anything event. Ask Me AnythingWednesday 9 December 20202.30-3.30pm Live webinar We’ll be focusing on wellbeing and we welcome Paula Tunbridge, Director of Student Life and Wellbeing, to the event. If you would like to, please submit your question to the panel … Continue reading New funding extension scheme to be announced at this week’s Ask Me Anything event – sign up now
The York Graduate Research School is again working with the Graduate Students’ Association to host another session for students to pose questions to a panel of University and GSA representatives. The aim is to address the current concerns of research students and how we can tackle these together. This time the focus will be on … Continue reading Ask Me Anything: Q&A session with the Director of Student Life and Wellbeing, YGRS and GSA
The York Graduate Research School induction introduces you to the professional support available to you as a research student. York Graduate Research School Online January InductionTuesday 12 January 202110-11.30amOnline Learn what it is like to be a York researcher, find out how the University will support you, and discover opportunities you can take advantage of. … Continue reading New research student induction event
York Festival of Ideas is returning in June 2021 to educate, entertain and inform with a diverse programme of mostly free events. As well as activities, the Festival team are looking for accessible and intriguing online talks relating to staff and students’ research and expertise. Submission deadline: Wednesday 9 December 2020 Find out more and submit … Continue reading Submit an event idea for the York Festival of Ideas 2021
I have never cried at the hairdressers before. But on Saturday as I read the rumours that another lockdown was going to be announced, tears started welling up. This awful sadness just overcame me, as I remembered the last lockdown. Of course there is nothing wrong with feeling strong emotions and acknowledging your sadness, anger … Continue reading Not just a bad hair day: Mental health in the time of Covid-19
The York Graduate Research School with the Graduate Students’ Association is holding another ‘Ask Me Anything’ event for PGRs to pose questions to a panel of University and GSA representatives. At the next session featuring Vice-Chancellor, Charlie Jeffery, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panel who are there to support you … Continue reading PGR Ask Me Anything: Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor, YGRS and GSA