News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
This two-day symposium on 26-27 June will gather European researchers involved in historical, processual, and/or figurational sociology and history. It aims to encourage reflections and intellectual exchanges within the field of Historical Sociology, as well as ways to raise the role of Historical Sociology within wider academic research and envision its future. Perspectives in Historical … Continue reading Perspectives in Historical Sociology
The School for Business and Society is hosting a one-day conference on Wednesday 14 June to bring together researchers working on studies that have involved the public. This includes studies that have included Community, Patient and/or Public Involvement elements, co-produced studies, those that have worked alongside People With Lived Experience (PWLE), and Citizen Science. The … Continue reading Research with the Public – One-Day Conference
The Decolonising and Diversifying the Curriculum Working Group is a group of staff and students who lead on the University’s Decolonising and Diversifying the Curriculum project, co-ordinated by the Inclusive Learning team. This group is organising a symposium entitled ‘Decolonising and Diversifying the Curriculum: Sharing practice and next steps’ on Monday 19 June between 9.15am … Continue reading Decolonising and diversifying the curriculum
Join White Rose Libraries as they explore advocacy for the use of Wikidata within the research lifecycle. The role of Wikidata within the research lifecycleWednesday 21 June10am to 12.30pmLFA/204-5 and online This event brings together researchers and professionals from across three institutions and Wikimedia UK to showcase the use of Wikidata. It will start with … Continue reading The role of Wikidata within the research lifecycle
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in management consulting with a global company ? McKinsey & Company are running an insight event on 7th July at their London offices for PhD candidates. The event will include work based and social activities and a chance to meet with McKinsey staff. More information about how to … Continue reading Management Consulting Insight Event
Thursday 8 June 2023, 6pm – 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 – 8 June
Where: The British Library, St Pancras, LondonWhen: Monday 26 June 2023 Are you PhD researcher working on British and European history, literature, science or art? Come and explore the Library and all of its services, as well as their amazing Western Heritage collections alongside curators and reference specialists. Learn more about modern archives and manuscripts, … Continue reading British Library Doctoral Open Day: British & European Collections 1600-1950
Join the Sociology PGR annual conference for interdisciplinary discussion on the social implications of digital technologies and their implementation in research. Beyond the Screen: Exploring the Digital SocietyThursday 20 July 2023York Law School We are living through an extraordinary period of technological development. From social connectivity to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, society is … Continue reading Beyond the Screen: Exploring the Digital Society
The annual research-in-the-pub event takes place 22-24 May 2023. Pint of Science 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 year include: Pint of Science York
Our new interactive Development Day is for postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers who would like to come together in person to explore ways of effectively disseminating and communicating their work. The Development Day will be divided into three main sessions: Sessions can be attended separately but we encourage participation in all three, as this will provide … Continue reading BRIC Development Day: Communicate Your Research