News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
The University Research Data Management Policy has been revised. You should make yourself aware of the Policy as it applies to all research conducted by University staff and postgraduate researchers (PGRs). Updated guidance on research data management is available via Research Data Management: a practical guide. The Open Research team helps researchers in both understanding … Continue reading Revised University Research Data Management Policy
Conception X helps Postgraduate researchers become Venture Scientists – PhD founders who bridge the gap between academia and industry. The programme is for PGRs working on research with commercialisation potential and who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship as a potential career choice. Cohort 7 of Conception X will run from March to November 2024. The programme … Continue reading Are you interested in becoming a Venture Scientist ?
The Open Research team (Library, Archives and Learning Services) has launched a newsletter to keep staff and postgraduate researchers updated on open research activities across disciplines at York and elsewhere. The first issue includes links to a short survey on open research awareness and engagement at the University, as well as information about drop-in community clinics, online … Continue reading Open research at York: newsletter, survey and International Open Access Week
The Department of Language and Linguistic Science’s Languages for All (LfA) programme runs year-long extracurricular language courses from October to May. LfA courses are open to students, staff and members of the public as an opportunity to study a variety of languages, ranging from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian and Spanish. Registration … Continue reading Interested in learning a language?
The Open Research team is pleased to share a new guide to Research Data Management, an accessible guide to help University of York researchers navigate the practicalities of managing and sharing their research data. This new guide replaces the guidance previously made available on the Library’s web pages. We are keen to hear from you if you have any suggestions for or thoughts on … Continue reading A new guide to Research Data Management
The Creativity Lab in the Library is running a series of workshops for researchers on digital creativity. Our sessions cover everything from VR to podcasting, video editing to 3D modelling. Learn about facilities available at the Lab whilst picking up highly-transferable skills. Sessions available are: Places are limited and experience of digital creativity is not … Continue reading Digital Creativity sessions for PGRs
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
When: Wednesday 7 June 2023, 9am – 1pmSign up deadline: Wednesday 24 May at 12 noon Are you a current GTA and interested in practicing and developing your teaching skills? Join the Academic Practice team on Wednesday 7 June for a supportive, collaborative environment to refine your skills, practice in small groups, and receive feedback … Continue reading GTA: Practice teaching workshop
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
Are you interested in one day pursuing a career in Higher Education? Although the main round of applications closed in April 2023, the YLTA team are delighted to announce they still have a small number of places on this year’s course, and will be extending the process to a second round offering places on a … Continue reading York Learning and Teaching Award – deadline extended