News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
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
The Emerging Researchers’ Forum (ERF) is looking for contributors in its continuing project of peer-to-peer experience and knowledge sharing amongst developing researchers. Maybe you have experience in getting published, presenting to a non-academic audience or even securing funding. The ERF is a network that looks to bring together ECRs, MRes and PhDs in an informal … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum: call for contributors
Organised by the University of York, University of Munster and Maastricht University, the European Doctoral Summer School (EDSS) offers doctoral candidates an opportunity to work with colleagues from different institutions, culture and values, in sessions that will enable you to consider how to maximise your strengths, skills, career prospects and self confidence. This year’s Summer … Continue reading European Doctoral Summer School 2023
Are you interested in one day pursuing a career in Higher Education? Starting in September, the York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) is a part-time course to support GTAs develop their understanding of and skills for teaching in the Higher Education sector, using self-study materials, peer-support systems and supervisory support by an experienced academic. YLTA … Continue reading York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) 2023/2024 – Final call for applications
If you’re thinking about a career in academia, you may be interested in Fellowship Fortnight, our programme of events aimed at anyone interested in a research fellowship. All events are free and open to all. Events include: Check out the calendar of events for more information, or email fellowships@york.ac.uk.
Join the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership team for two interactive workshops exploring advice and key items to consider when conducting sensitive research.