News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
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!
Planning to travel for the Christmas break? We are putting plans in place to help you do so safely. We will offer rapid results Covid testing on campus by the end of November and would like to get an early indication of how many tests we will need. Tell us if you are interested in … Continue reading Rapid results Covid testing – interested?
We’re giving away #UoYLockdownLoot! Claim your free breakfast sandwich and hot drink – available over the next two weekends. The offer is open to all students, whether you live on campus or not. Complete the order form now: Free breakfast sandwich
The Emergency Student Support Fund has reopened – the first application deadline is Tuesday 17 November 2020. The Emergency Student Support Fund (ESSF) aims to provide 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 … Continue reading Emergency Student Support Fund reopens
The Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund is available for postgraduate researchers who are currently in their writing-up period or who have been granted an extension to their studies. Assistance from the Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund is designed with longer-term funding in mind. If you are experiencing urgent financial hardship, please speak to a Student Adviser at the … Continue reading NEW: Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund
I have never cried at the hairdressers before. But on Saturday as I read the rumours that another lockdown was going to be announced, tears started welling up. This awful sadness just overcame me, as I remembered the last lockdown. Of course there is nothing wrong with feeling strong emotions and acknowledging your sadness, anger … Continue reading Not just a bad hair day: Mental health in the time of Covid-19
Career planning. What’s your reaction to those words ? Many people experience a negative reaction, regarding it as time consuming or stressful, with tasks or decisions to be put off for as long as possible. For others it suggests opportunity, excitement and development, something they’re keen to spend time on. So, where are you currently … Continue reading New ! Career Journey Planner for Research Postgraduates
Join one of the ‘Thrive & Survive’ sessions to hear insights, stories and advice about doing doctoral research at York from fellow PhDs