News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
We know new postgraduate researchers will be busy over the next few weeks, but there are a few things that you can do to make using IT easier: Get your computer, phone or tablet ready to connect to the University wifi before you leave home – this means that your devices will connect as soon … Continue reading Using IT at the University of York
Dear PGRs, As you may be aware, the UKRI has published a statement on ukri.org announcing their decision to increase the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend. I will talk more about that below and how this will work for both UKRI and University of York funded PGRs. Importantly, I realise that the majority of York’s PGRs … Continue reading Cost of living increases to stipends for UKRI and UoY funded PGRs for academic year 2022/23
The study room for postgraduates in the Library is moving on Friday 15 July. Currently in the Burton (LBU/003), the study room for postgraduates will move to room LMO/111 in the Morrel building on Friday 15 July 2022. Room LMO/111 is currently available for postgraduates and we encourage you to start using the space. The room allows for a greater capacity and … Continue reading Postgraduate study room move in the Library
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, continuation fees for PGRs were waived from 1 January 2020 to 30 June 2021. The continuation fee covers access to computing and library borrowing facilities after a PGR completes the normal period of enrolment and is no longer liable for tuition fees. It is charged for each new 12 … Continue reading An update on PGR continuation fees
We are delighted to announce that the York Graduate Research School (YGRS) has been recognised for its work at the forefront of PGR wellbeing, winning the FindAPhd Outstanding Contribution to Postgraduate Student Wellbeing award. The award is for the suite of PGR support and wellbeing activities run by the University’s Building Research and Innovation Capacity … Continue reading York Graduate Research School wins outstanding contribution to student wellbeing award
The Open Research team are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s York Open Research Awards, celebrating projects and advocacy initiatives across a variety of disciplines and recognising work which encourages dialogue, reflection and broader thinking about some of the issues involved in open research and its implementation. The awards highlight projects from all … Continue reading York Open Research Awards: Recipients Announced
The York Graduate Research School (YGRS) has been shortlisted in the FindaPhD PostGrad Awards! Our nomination is for ‘Outstanding Contribution to PG Wellbeing Award. This recognises the peer-to-peer-led ‘Thrive and Survive in your PhD’ series PGR Mentoring Scheme PGR Buddy Scheme Winners will be announced on Tuesday 28 June 2022. Find out more about YGRS wellbeing … Continue reading YGRS shortlisted for Postgrad Award
York is a lead partner in the Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) project. It’s a collaboration dedicated to equity at doctoral level with a specific focus on access to doctoral study for graduates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. The YCEDE project team is looking for existing BAME PGRs to become … Continue reading Calling all BAME PGRs
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