PGRs – tell us what you think of career development resources and support at York

Careers and Placements is carrying out research into how Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) approach career planning, their views on the careers and employability provision at the University of York, and where they might like to see changes. Your responses will help us to review and develop our career provision for the future and provide more tailored … Continue reading PGRs – tell us what you think of career development resources and support at York

Survey – Impact of Covid on PGRs

Since Spring 2020, many educational programmes have had to be offered on-line or with hybrid delivery, due to COVID-19. This change has affected the way we undertake our activities and deliver our services. New learning structures and support were designed and offered to enable the learning process of PhD students. Also, education and services offered … Continue reading Survey – Impact of Covid on PGRs

Have your say: community survey on race equality

The EPSRC has launched a ‘have your say’ campaign relating to race equality. This follows on from the recent launch of their race equality initiative and publication of their detailed ethnicity data analysis.  This engagement will enable them to build knowledge and gather insights to better understand the factors that influence the inclusion of Black, Asian … Continue reading Have your say: community survey on race equality

How could we improve SkillsForge?

SkillsForge is a software system developed by University of York for universities worldwide. It provides a highly interactive software to help universities manage the postgraduate researcher student journey, from admissions to examinations, skills assessment, development and tracking and course booking and administration.  We’re looking to investigate the potential of new functions and we’d like your … Continue reading How could we improve SkillsForge?

Complete the York Open Research survey

The University Open Research Operations Group have launched a survey to better understand levels of awareness and engagement with open research practices. The survey takes around three minutes to complete and will be open until Monday 1 June 2020. Responses are welcome from all postgraduate students and will help us develop new approaches to support open research … Continue reading Complete the York Open Research survey