News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Are you a PhD student who wants to connect with others in a less formal environment? If so, this community group event could be what you are looking for. Each week, PhD students from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines get together to share thoughts, ideas, ways of working – and so much more! The idea … Continue reading Join the PhD Community Group
PGR coffee morningMonday 1 February 202110-11amOnline An opportunity to meet with other researchers, to discuss in an informal environment whatever you wish about your research experience, and to take stock of where you are and where you’re going over a coffee. Bring your own coffee! Book now How to thrive and survive in your PhDWednesday … Continue reading PGR wellbeing support in February
Join academics, postgraduates and creatives from all over the world in an online writing group. Organised by Dr Sophie Weeks and Kyveli Lignou-Tsamantani at the University of York, SZWG is a online writing group. They have run sessions every weekday since lockdown in March 2020, and the group has continued to grow. Currently, there are over 150 members. SZWG offers community, accountability, and structure by … Continue reading Silent Zoom Writing Group
There is still time to register your place at the next online PGR Ask Me Anything event. Ask Me AnythingWednesday 9 December 20202.30-3.30pm Live webinar We’ll be focusing on wellbeing and we welcome Paula Tunbridge, Director of Student Life and Wellbeing, to the event. If you would like to, please submit your question to the panel … Continue reading New funding extension scheme to be announced at this week’s Ask Me Anything event – sign up now
The York Graduate Research School is again working with the Graduate Students’ Association to host another session for students to pose questions to a panel of University and GSA representatives. The aim is to address the current concerns of research students and how we can tackle these together. This time the focus will be on … Continue reading Ask Me Anything: Q&A session with the Director of Student Life and Wellbeing, YGRS and GSA
The York Graduate Research School induction introduces you to the professional support available to you as a research student. York Graduate Research School Online January InductionTuesday 12 January 202110-11.30amOnline Learn what it is like to be a York researcher, find out how the University will support you, and discover opportunities you can take advantage of. … Continue reading New research student induction event
We are pleased to announce that the PGR mentoring scheme is now open to all 2nd, 3rd and final year postgraduate researchers. All our postdoc mentors are trained to listen and provide a non-judgmental space in which you can share their thoughts about your research, publications, public engagement, career options and the experience of doing … Continue reading Mentoring and buddying
It can be hard to meet other researchers, especially during lockdown. You are warmly invited to come to a Postgraduate Researcher Coffee Morning for the opportunity to meet with other researchers in an informal (online) environment and discuss whatever you wish of your research experience. Take stock of where you are and where you’re going … Continue reading Postgraduate Researcher Coffee Morning
From finding different places to study for a change of scene to taking the chance to get active, we’ve put together a short guide on making the most of now. Make the most of lockdown life
Design a Christmas card for a chance to win an iPad! Draw, photograph or digitally create a Christmas card and the winning design, chosen by Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery, will be printed and sold on campus and the winner receive an iPad! Why not theme your design around university life, York’s amazing campus and wildlife, or … Continue reading Christmas card competition: Win an iPad!