Research data management tutorial

All postgraduate researchers have a responsibility to properly manage the data they create, collect or use during the course of their research. Get to grips with the principles and practice of good research data management by completing the RDM 101 online tutorial in the VLE.

Sign up for the European Doctoral Summer School

The annual European Doctoral Summer School will take place online this year on Monday 20 to Thursday 23 June 2022. Organised by the University of York, University of Munster and Maastricht University, the School offers doctoral candidates and postdocs an opportunity to work with colleagues from different institutions, culture and values, in sessions that will … Continue reading Sign up for the European Doctoral Summer School

Academic Skills Provision in Summer Term

Academic Skills Community schedule of workshops (free and open to all) including:- Academic Writing Mon 25th April 10.30-12pm online Editing and Proofreading Mon 25th April 1.30-3pm online Confidence to speak series starting on Wed 4th May 10.30-12pm in LFA144 Statistics Workshops – full details on the Maths Skills Centre Practical Guide (scroll to the bottom of the page) Numerical Reasoning for Employability: Wed 11th May 12-1.30pm LFA144, Tue 24th May 3.30-5pm Online … Continue reading Academic Skills Provision in Summer Term

Job Opportunity: Academic Lecture Presenter and Seminar Leader

The University of York’s Access and Outreach team and Academic Support Office are looking to recruit a number of Postgraduate students to support the delivery of various online outreach activities for post-16 students for the summer of 2022. All opportunities are designed to support students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in Higher Education to reach … Continue reading Job Opportunity: Academic Lecture Presenter and Seminar Leader

Job Opportunity: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions in Language & Linguistic Science 2022-23

Deadline: Tuesday 3 May 2022, 5pmHourly pay: £23.89 (teaching and marking)Hours of work: Varies according to the specific module The Department of Language & Linguistic Science is seeking to fill GTA (Graduate Teaching Assistant) positions for various modules offered across the BA curriculum (C-, I- and H-level) in 2022-23. The relevant (provisional) modules are listed … Continue reading Job Opportunity: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions in Language & Linguistic Science 2022-23

New resources: Preparing for your viva 

A Collaborative Enhancement Project led by the University of South Wales, in partnership with University Alliance, Coventry University, the University of Huddersfield and Sheffield Hallam University, has developed a series of videos and resources to help postgraduate researchers prepare for their viva (oral) examinations. The resources showcase real-life scenarios and possible viva questions. Shape and … Continue reading New resources: Preparing for your viva 

ACU-Early Careers Researcher Training Programme on Presentation Skills and Proposal Writing

5 April – 12 May, every Tuesday and Thursday online Join the Association of Commonwealth Universities for a free series of events with Christ University, covering training on presentation skills and proposal writing. With online sessions taking place each Tuesday and Thursday, the programme aims to help develop your skills, techniques and confidence in delivering … Continue reading ACU-Early Careers Researcher Training Programme on Presentation Skills and Proposal Writing

Free English Language Classes

Would you like to improve your general English language skills? Guided and led by lecturer James Chantry, final year undergraduate students in the Language and Linguistic Science department are offering free English language classes, as part of their teacher training modules. The classes will be aimed at English language learners at an Upper-Intermediate / low-Advanced … Continue reading Free English Language Classes

Introduction to systematic reviews & critical appraisal

The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination is offering an online Introduction to Systematic Reviews course. This is an introductory course, aimed at anyone interested in undertaking a systematic review for the first time, or understanding how to critically appraise a systematic review to inform treatment or policy decisions. It runs over ten days with around … Continue reading Introduction to systematic reviews & critical appraisal