News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
The University of Maastricht, with the collaboration of the University of York, is organising a two-week Introduction to Data Science Summer School that will take place online in mid June (from the 14th to the 28th of June). The course starts from basic programming concepts, so no computer science background is required. By following this … Continue reading Introduction to Data Science Summer School
The response to our online training this year has been overwhelmingly positive, with 87% saying they are enjoying it. Our ‘live’ online courses involve interactive elements and are complemented with resources on the RETT VLE. In addition there are stand alone self directed courses such as the Being an Effective Researcher Tutorial (BERT) – also … Continue reading RET Team Online Career & Professional Development Training for PG Researchers
In conjunction with the University Learning & Teaching (L&T) Conference, the Academic Skills Community is offering a series of three workshops designed to help you engage with and prepare for the 2021 conference. Over three online sessions, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts, who will offer advice on: How to write … Continue reading How to write a conference proposal
We are now accepting applications to the York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) for 2021/22 entry. YLTA is a taught-course designed to support York-based Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) to reflect on and develop your practice. It is also intended to help you plan for future employment. For this reason, YLTA challenges participants to look beyond … Continue reading York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) 2021/22 Applications now open
The Maths Skills Centre and the Writing Centre provide free online one to one appointments during term time and vacation periods, as well as a range of workshops. Here’s an update on what they have on offer over Easter and into the Summer Term: Statistics appointments – SPSS, STATA or R – with the option to share your screen to show data or output – book here. Any questions please email maths-skills-centre@york.ac.uk Online Statistics and … Continue reading Academic Skills Services – Easter & Summer Term Update
Take a look at the schedule for March and sign up via Skillsforge. Wed 17 March – Careers Beyond Academia: Exploring Options Thu 18 March – Careers Beyond Academia: Interviews Tue 23 March – Preparing for Your Viva Wed 24 March – Getting Published in Peer-reviewed Journals Wed 31 March – Social Media for Researchers We hope to see you … Continue reading Skills training in March
The Universities of Sheffield, Leeds and York, in partnership with the WRDTP, would like to invite you to a week of professional training, inspirational talks and career workshops to be held across the week commencing 22nd March 2021. These digital events are designed to help you, our PhD students and Early Career Researchers, navigate your next … Continue reading What Next ?: Social Science PhD and ECR Careers Week
As members of the York Graduate Research School community you are warmly invited to take advantage of the academic skills training and community groups organised by the Academic Skills Community team. These complement the peer to peer led Thrive and Survive and transferable skills sessions offered by the RET Team. PhD Community Group The Academic … Continue reading Academic Community Group and Skills Sessions
As members of the York Graduate Research School community you are warmly invited to take advantage of the academic skills training and community groups organised by the Academic Skills Community Team. These complement the peer to peer led Thrive and Survive and transferable skills sessions offered by the RET Team. The Academic Skills Community Groups … Continue reading Academic Community Group and Skills Sessions
Take a look at the schedule for February and sign up via Skillsforge. Tue 2nd – Managing Your Research DataWed 3rd – Effective Project ManagementThu 4th – Academic Careers: What’s Involved?Thu 4th – Making the most of your PhD Tue 9th – Career planning: Developing your career planWed 10th – Effective Time ManagementWed 10th – How to Thrive and Survive in your … Continue reading February skills training