News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Applications are open for the Joan Samuels Scholarship award for postgraduates with a disability. The Joan Samuels Scholarship offers one award of £2,000 to be paid as a living cost stipend for one postgraduate student with a disability each academic year. Eligibility In order to be considered for the scholarship, you must: Application deadline: 5pm, … Continue reading Joan Samuels Scholarship for disabled students
Join the reception of the African PhD Students Network for an afternoon of networking and connecting. African PhD Students Network receptionSpring Lane Building (SLB/205) Seminar Room Monday 30 September 202412noon to 1pm This event will be an opportunity to network and connect with new and current African PhD students as well as PhD alumni and … Continue reading African PhD Students Network reception
Hi Everyone, I am Yoana, a PhD student in Politics, International Relations, and Environment. I became a PGR Buddy volunteer in 2023, and I would love to share what it is all about. As a PGR Buddy, you will be there to support new students, both academically and socially. You will guide them through university … Continue reading Why I became a PGR Buddy – Yoana Almog Sade
The University of York Induction for new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs i.e. PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research students) hosted by York Graduate Research School (YGRS) will take place on Wednesday 2nd October, 13:00-14:30, in the Spring Lane Building (Lecture Theatre SLB/118), with refreshments and networking from 14:30. A big welcome to all of our new Postgraduate Researchers … Continue reading Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 2nd October 2024
We are excited to invite you to participate in YCEDE’s Circle Mentoring programme for PGRs, taking place online on Thursday 22nd August, 5-7pm. Our circle mentoring session offers the unique opportunity to connect with a small group of fellow PGRs and benefit from the insights of 2-3 mentors with experience in the field of science … Continue reading YCEDE’s Circle Mentoring programme
Starting a research project and not sure where to begin recruiting participants? Join the GSA for their next Survey Swap Social – a monthly collaborative space where you can share your survey, support your peers, and enjoy a well earned drink and cake! Upcoming sessions include: Register your interest now.
The next session of the Enhancing Research Culture project will take place on Wednesday 22 May, 10.30am-12.45pm (B/K/018) on the topic of caring responsibilities in academia. The event is open to all UoY staff and PGR students. This workshop will hear from academics at different career stages and with different backgrounds about their experiences, struggles, lessons, … Continue reading Balancing an academic career with caring responsibilities – Enhancing Research Culture sessions
The University of York Induction for new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs i.e. PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research students) hosted by York Graduate Research School (YGRS) will take place on Wednesday 4 October 13:00-15:30 in the Spring Lane Building (Lecture Theatre SLB/118). A big welcome to all of our new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs)! The York Graduate Research School … Continue reading Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 4th October 2023
We need your help to extend a warm welcome to all our new postgraduate researchers starting in the autumn. Can you volunteer to be a buddy? The PGR Buddy Scheme provides peer to peer support for new PGR students. It can make a huge difference to receive advice from someone who’s been there before. The … Continue reading Could you help welcome a new PGR in the autumn?
Are you a current PhD student or a postdoc researcher? Are you interested in finding new ways to: If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these, then you’d be a great fit for the Thrive and Survive initiative! We’re on the lookout for researchers (current PhD students or postdocs) who would like to give some … Continue reading Call for volunteer speakers: Thrive & Survive Your PhD Workshops, 2022-3