News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Wondering about the plans for a new Student Centre? Do you have an opinion on what it should look and feel like? We can’t show you possible designs quite yet (it’s a legal/contract thing but it won’t be long) but we can share a bit more of the plans with you. Take a look at our … Continue reading Help shape our new Student Centre
York Graduate Research School (YGRS) and the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) are excited to introduce the PGR Forum, which will have its inaugural meeting on Wednesday 27 April 2022 (11.00-12.30pm online). What is the PGR Forum? PGRs play a key role in the research and teaching endeavours of the University so it’s vital that you … Continue reading PGR Forum: Make your voice heard
Have your say on how student misconduct is dealt with. Regulation 7, the procedure under which student misconduct is managed, is being revised and we would really value feedback from students and staff. We are particularly looking at areas of: accessibility academic misconduct sexual misconduct racial harassment online behaviours We would particularly welcome responses from … Continue reading Student misconduct: have your say
The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) is a partnership across five universities working to widen access to postgraduate research for UK black, Asian and minority ethnic people. The YCEDE Student Research Network group will be sharing opportunities to enhance research skills, details on paid research internships and targeted PhDs. The aim is to bring … Continue reading Join the YCEDE Student Research Network
The University of York, CITY College, University of York Europe Campus and the South-East European Research Centre (SEERC) announce the opportunity for qualified candidates to read for a PhD Degree that combines high-quality UK studies and a unique research infrastructure in South-East Europe. PhD candidates will be enrolled at the University of York while being hosted and … Continue reading Call for PhD applications
Now is a good time to check on your IT security. Remember to: Enable two-factor authentication by Tuesday 22 March and use it for access to apps and systems Don’t reply or click on links in unsolicited emails asking for usernames or passwords – if in doubt, go directly to the web page or app … Continue reading Maintain good IT security
The University has partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide. Using Flywire you can easily and securely make tuition fee and accommodation payments in your own currency, using local payment methods. Flywire also offers real-time tracking of payments, bank transfer price match guarantee, competitive rates and 24/7 multilingual support from the Flywire team. … Continue reading Flywire international payments
In the Library we’ve changed how study space bookings work based on student feedback. We now have a blended approach, with some spaces remaining bookable and some not. The Morrell 2nd floor, Fairhurst 1st floor and Burton 1st floor are areas where booking is required, as are all Single and Group Study Rooms. The rest … Continue reading A new approach to booking study space in the Library
It’s really important to let us know if you are self-isolating. Whether you’re living in campus accommodation or off-campus in York, you should complete the student self-isolation form. Not only does this help to keep everyone safe but it unlocks our package of support for you, including: £40 e-voucher to spend on food Loan of … Continue reading Support if you’re isolating
The Library has published an update about opening hours and support over the winter break. A library timeline for the vacation