News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
The REF is an endless topic of discussion but it can be very unclear exactly what it is, how it works, why it seems to come up so often, and what (if anything) it might mean for you. This webinar aims to solve those minor mysteries. Understanding the REF: A quick primer for PGRs (and … Continue reading Understanding the REF: A quick primer for research students
Submit an entry to Wentworth College’s photography competition. How would you sum up lockdown life? Wentworth’s summer photography competition is looking for different expressions of this unique time. International photographer, artist and co-founder of the Art of Protest Gallery and movement, J-See, will judge the entries. The top three receive prizes and will have their … Continue reading “My Life in 2020” Wentworth Photo Competition
Watch the full 3MT 2020 competition again or view individual presentations here.
WATCH: PGR Question Time Q&A from Thursday 7 May 2020 Hosted by GSA CEO Darryl Butcher with panel members: Tom Stoneham, Dean of the York Graduate Research School Susanna Broom, Assistant Registrar: Research & Financial Support Karen Clegg, Head of the Research Excellence Training Team Juliet James, Academic Quality, Academic Support Office Pürnur Altay, GSA … Continue reading WATCH: PGR ‘Question Time’ Q&A in partnership with the GSA
York Open Research will showcase the work of the University’s open research community and advocate for the wider adoption of open research practices across all disciplines. York Open Research online eventThursday 25 June 20201-2.30pm The final programme will include a keynote presentation by Rachel Bruce (UKRI Head of Open Research), lightning talks by York researchers … Continue reading Come to the York Open Research online event
The 2020 European Doctoral Summer School will take place online on 22-24 June with a programme designed to support you during this time of paradigmatic and social change. The programme provides an opportunity to: develop and enhance your presentation and communication skills; consider your skill-set and how it appeals to employers and funders in this … Continue reading Register for the 2020 European Doctoral Summer School
Imagine If… How can we answer the big cultural, economic and political questions of our time? Join Greg Dyke and inspiring University of York PhD students and learn how their cutting-edge research is expanding knowledge and understanding of our world and beyond. The final of York’s Three Minute Thesis takes place online on Wednesday 10 … Continue reading Join the audience at the Three Minute Thesis 2020 final
York Festival of Ideas 2020 will take place online from 2 to 14 June under the banner of Virtual Horizons. The Festival of Ideas team has been working with partners to bring together a diverse programme of talks, music, activities and community trails (to explore on your daily exercise). World-class speakers will cover topics from How to Grow a Human … Continue reading York Festival of Ideas goes online
All are welcome to attend online Management School Masterclasses taking place over Summer Term. You may be interested in the social media masterclass on Tuesday 26 May, focusing on how to tackle fake news. Future events are on leadership, diversity, innovation, circular economy, and sustainability. Find out about Management Masterclasses.
Your questions wanted for PGR ‘Question Time’ in partnership with the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA).