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ACU-Early Careers Researcher Training Programme on Presentation Skills and Proposal Writing

Posted by caitlinmcdowell on 5th April 2022

5 April – 12 May, every Tuesday and Thursday online Join the Association of Commonwealth Universities for a free series of events with Christ University, covering training on presentation skills and proposal writing. With online sessions taking place each Tuesday and Thursday, the programme aims to help develop your skills, techniques and confidence in delivering … Continue reading ACU-Early Careers Researcher Training Programme on Presentation Skills and Proposal Writing

Cumberland Lodge Fellowship 2022-24 – Applications open

Posted by caitlinmcdowell on 21st February 2022

Applications are open for the Cumberland Lodge Fellowship 2022-24, offering doctoral students the opportunity to work with the charity on addressing the causes and effects of social division, and working towards more open and inclusive societies.

Emerging Researchers’ Forum – 24 Feb, 18:00

Posted by caitlinmcdowell on 21st February 2022

The Emerging Researchers’ Forum is a new informal network for researchers (PhD, MRes, ECRs) to share experiences, offer peer-support and socialise with those at a similar level within the University.

Designing an Online Academic Poster Presentation

Posted by rett on 28th January 2021

Virtual conferences have enabled researchers to communicate and share their work online during the pandemic, leading us to wonder whether online meetings could now become the norm? We asked Jamie Cockcroft, a third year PGR student from Psychology to share his top tips on how to design an effective poster presentation for an online conference. … Continue reading Designing an Online Academic Poster Presentation

World Universities Network – Networking Workshops

Posted by rett on 27th January 2021

WUN (World Universities Network of which York is a member), in collaboration with UNESCO and UNSDSN, is holding a series of free virtual networking workshops for early career researchers (ECRs) under the theme of ‘developing the next generation of research leaders for sustainable development’. The workshops will bring together early career researchers from all around the world interested in establishing connections to colleagues … Continue reading World Universities Network – Networking Workshops

Covid 19: Update for fieldwork guidance

Posted by Kathryn Arnold on 14th January 2021

Following the email earlier in the week stating that fieldwork has been suspended, we can provide the following update: Specific approvals are needed for a limited amount of essential field work. All fieldwork activities, including face-to-face data collection, will ordinarily have a risk assessment and guidance (or standard operating procedure) produced prior to them being … Continue reading Covid 19: Update for fieldwork guidance

Top Tips for Successful Public Engagement!

Posted by rett on 24th April 2020

In collaboration with The PhD Survival Project, we recently held an online discussion on “How to Survive Public Engagement and Research Communication”. The session was hosted by our very own Jamie Khoo (PGR Liaison Officer), with contributions from a range speakers – including 3 Minute Thesis and PhD Spotlight competition winners, Falling Walls finalists and people who have gained … Continue reading Top Tips for Successful Public Engagement!

Preparing your Viva – new online session

Posted by rett on 3rd April 2020

Recognising that people are working at home, the RET Team have added extra iterations of the ‘Preparing for your Viva’ course at different times of day to enable people to take advantage. The 90 minute course will run online (zoom or Google Hangouts) and be supplemented with resources which will be sent two working days in … Continue reading Preparing your Viva – new online session

RETT Professional Development and Training for PGRs

Posted by rett on 2nd April 2020

The RET Team are moving all training for summer term online (via Zoom, Google Hangouts and through webinars). Resources and slides will be housed in our new RET VLE and made accessible to participants in advance coupled with an online session/discussion at the time scheduled. This will be recorded where possible. If we are unable … Continue reading RETT Professional Development and Training for PGRs

University of York 3MT 2020

Posted by helgasmallwood on 2nd April 2020

Thanks to all those who have submitted applications for 3MT 2020! Applications are now closed. We’ve had a fantastic response and are now shortlisting for the video auditions. Applicants will be notified about the shortlisting results at the end of next week.