News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
The Enhancing Research Culture Workshops have finished for the summer and will start up again next semester. The workshops aim to highlight different aspects of research culture and showcase examples of best practice both within and outside the University. We would love to run workshops which appeal to a wider audience. If you’d like to suggest workshops topics … Continue reading Suggest a topic for a research culture workshop
Over the next few weeks, the Academic Skills Community is hosting curated workshops to enhance every part of your academic writing: Can’t make these sessions, you can book an appointment with a Writing Centre tutor who can provide personalised guidance on your writing or check out our online academic writing guide. Book a 1-1 appointment with a Study Coach to talk … Continue reading Elevate your academic writing
Microsoft Word for dissertations and theses (aimed at all postgrad and researchers)Thu 25 July, 10am – 12pm – online When crafting a lengthy academic piece like a dissertation or thesis, leveraging the most suitable features in Microsoft Word can save you significant time and effort. In this session, we will delve into methods for using … Continue reading Microsoft Word for dissertations and theses
Whether you’re tackling a data analysis for your research or keen to boost your analytical skills, the Maths Skills Centre has you covered. Hone your skills in the following workshops: If you can’t make any of these sessions, book a one-to-one appointment with a Maths Skills Centre tutor for personalised guidance on maths or statistics, or check out our online … Continue reading Handling data or running statistical analyses?
This month, master the art of editing and proofreading with the Academic Skills Community. In the workshop How to Edit your Writing (Friday 21 June, 11am- 12pm), you’ll learn how to revise your drafts into polished work. The session on How to Proofread your Writing (Wednesday 26 June, 2pm- 3pm) offers insight into the meticulous skill of proofreading, ensuring your … Continue reading Edit Like a Pro
Celebrating Spaces: Connecting Researchers is an internal open day that aims to bring together all of the University of York’s research and research-enabling staff to showcase, explore, and enjoy both the wide range of research carried out at our institution and the unique and often unknown spaces that facilitate that research. The event will give … Continue reading Celebrating Spaces: Connecting Researchers
Now is the perfect time to enhance your academic writing skills. Whether you’re in the middle of writing a chapter, working on a research publication, or just starting your research journey, the Academic Skills Community’s upcoming workshops are designed to help you master the art of writing. We have sessions on Academic Grammar and Vocabulary (Wednesday 5 June, 11am- … Continue reading Refine your writing skills
Getting started with data analysis and statistical software can be daunting. Here at the Maths Skills Centre, we are hosting a series of workshops designed to equip you with the essential tools and techniques for data analysis. Whether you’re working on a research project or simply looking to expand your analytical skillset, these sessions are tailored … Continue reading From Data to Insights: Transform Your Research with Data Analysis
Disability Research at York – Informal Networking MeetingWednesday 15 May, 2024, 12pm – 2pmHybrid event – D/K/102 or participate via Zoom This is an initial informal networking meeting to bring together researchers (staff and PGRs) broadly engaged in disability research at York. We are aware that there is disability research (which may also encompass neurodiversity … Continue reading Disability Research at York – Informal Networking Meeting
Digital Creativity day: Invent a game – Thursday 9th May 2024 – 10:00 – 16:00 – Creativity Lab (LFA/103) Games, like video games, board games, and card games, can be a great way to engage audiences, using play to explore ideas, educate, and inform (or just have a fun time). During this day-long workshop, you … Continue reading Digital Creativity day: Invent a game