News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
We’ve re-opened applications for new postgraduate researchers to be matched with a buddy in our popular Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Buddy Scheme! The scheme enables new PGR Students to be connected to an existing research student. They will help you settle into the York research experience, to provide a friendly welcome and help you to get to know … Continue reading New PGR? Apply for a buddy
Did you know that the University of York has an Award Winning PGR mentoring Scheme?! This scheme matches 2nd, 3rd and final year PGR students (and part time equivalents) with a mentor – a Postdoc/Early Career Researcher at York. Everyone will want to gain different things from working with a mentor, but previous mentees asked for support … Continue reading Be part of our award winning Postgraduate Research Student Mentoring Scheme
Do you have a deadline coming up or a piece of writing that’s long overdue? Or maybe some data analysis that just keeps slipping to the bottom of your to-do list? Alongside everything else that needs to fit in with our busy research lives, it can be hard to schedule devoted time in which to sit, think, … Continue reading Collaborative Academic Writing Retreats
The Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers MOOC has re-opened and will be available to all researchers until July 2023. This online course is designed specifically for research students and staff who are exploring their career options and preparing for the next stage in their career, whether in academia or beyond. It is a 4 part/week … Continue reading Free online course: Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers
Thank you to everyone who came to our recent Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Induction. It was wonderful to meet so many of you and welcome you to the university! We’d really appreciate it if you could spare a couple of minutes to fill out our Induction Feedback Form – your thoughts on this year’s event will … Continue reading PGR Induction – Resources
Thursday 6 Oct, 6pm – Wentworth College Senior Common Room (W/135) About the ERF The Emerging Researchers’ Forum 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 ECRs in … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum – 6 Oct
Conducting a large research project is challenging work, but no matter your level, all postgraduate researchers are invited to take part in our award-winning Mentoring Scheme or Buddy Scheme, respectively. Find out more about each scheme below. Buddy Scheme – for 1st year Postgraduate Researchers only Application deadline: 3 October 2022 Are you a new … Continue reading Mentoring and buddy support
The York Researcher Festival is back! Join us from 17th-21st October 2022 for an opportunity to collectively celebrate the contribution that early career researchers (both postgraduate researchers and postdocs) make to research, culture and community at York. The Festival provides opportunities for researchers to come together across disciplines to share experiences, learn, network and develop new skills. … Continue reading The York Researcher Festival 2022
Calling all PhDs! Whether you’re brand new to the university, or rejoining us for the start of a new academic year, don’t miss out on our upcoming workshop: Thriving and Surviving your PhD Journey 27th September, 13:00-15:00, AEW/104 Book here This session offers PhD students a chance to meet fellow PGRs and ask questions about … Continue reading Thriving and Surviving your PhD Journey
Each year, hundreds of new PhD students become part of our PGR community at York, and we need your help to make them feel welcome! Here’s 5 reasons why you should sign up to become a PGR Buddy today: Fresh starts can be awesome, but scary! ~ Everyone remembers the excitement of getting started on … Continue reading 5 Reasons To Become a PGR Buddy