News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
The PhD journey can be described as an emotional rollercoaster, with many highs and lows. Every PhD student is unique (cultural, religious, ethnicity, others), and there are many paths you can take throughout this journey. Sometimes, you can feel that other PhD students are miles ahead of you, but you should not be discouraged about … Continue reading The PhD journey: Am I making enough progress?
In August last year, I was awarded my PhD degree in education (Science Education) from the University of York. Since finishing my doctoral studies, I have been reflecting on what I did and should have done better. I considered it would be a good idea to write down some of my observations that might be … Continue reading The PhD journey: A great but challenging experience
Hi there, thanks for stopping by! Whether you are a new PhD student or are almost at the end of this challenging journey, I would like to invite you to participate in our series of How to Thrive & Survive in Your PhD sessions, organised by PhDs, for PhDs! A little about myself before I jump into … Continue reading How to Thrive & Survive in Your PhD
Are you a PGR Student in the final 18 months before your submission deadline? Did you know you can apply for a mentor, as part of our PGR mentoring scheme? Our mentors are typically postdoc researchers, and can provide guidance, share their experience and help to develop/enhance certain skills. The PGR mentoring programme was launched … Continue reading PGR Students – apply for a mentor today!
More than 70% of people experience Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives, but what is it? Students who suffer with Imposter Syndrome may feel they don’t deserve to be at university and that they will not succeed. If you have had thoughts such as these, you are almost certainly not alone! ‘I didn’t … Continue reading Looking at Imposter Syndrome
The highly popular How to thrive and survive in your PhD series is back with two workshops for the summer term (and more sessions planned for next academic year). Book your place now. Managing your SupervisorWednesday 26 May 2021OnlineThis session will focus on providing information and sharing experience about addressing the supervisor’s role, highlighting some … Continue reading HOW TO: Managing your supervisor and preparing for your online Viva
Still not started that piece of work? Does a nagging guilt spoil your leisure time? Do you tidy up, check emails or constantly find ways to distract yourself from your work? Do you dream about handing in that ‘perfect’ piece of work? Are you very self-critical about your ability to work? Do you always find … Continue reading How to push through procrastination
The Emergency Student Support Fund has reopened. Application deadline: Tuesday 27 April. The Emergency Student Support Fund (ESSF) providese short-term financial support for the unanticipated needs of York students caused or exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Students can apply for a maximum of £500 of non-repayable funding. All current students who are fully-registered at the … Continue reading Emergency Student Support Fund reopens
Wentworth College are running free online writing retreats for postgraduate students and researchers. The aim of the retreat is to give dedicated writing time to those in need of progressing their projects, providing a supportive environment and an opportunity to share good writing practice with other writers. Example projects include book or thesis chapters, journal … Continue reading Join an online writing retreat in May
Struggling to sleep? Read our tips for getting a good night’s sleep and come along to our online workshop this Thursday (22 April) where college tutors will provide guidance and share some practical techniques to help improve your sleep. Book your place at the sleep workshop Future wellbeing workshops Pushing through perfectionism Overcoming feelings of worry and … Continue reading Secrets to successful sleep