News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
At the University of York, sexual misconduct – including sexual violence and harassment of any form – is never, ever acceptable. Our new Sexual Violence Steering Group is developing a University Sexual Violence Action Plan, based on insight from our Report and Support tool and student and staff feedback. For our most recent progress, read our … Continue reading Tackling sexual violence
The results of our York Open Research Awards have been announced, celebrating advocacy, innovation and good practice in open research across the University. Several prizes have been awarded to postgraduate researchers for their projects with additional funding offered to help develop selected initiatives. The University Open Research Operations Group will also be working with researchers to develop … Continue reading York Open Research Awards – the winners
There are currently several hundred socially-distanced single study spaces available to book across the Library and other University buildings, the majority of which can be reserved via the Study Space Bookings Calendar. We know this is a busy time so we’re increasing the locations for individual study on an ongoing basis. Here’s what you need to … Continue reading HOW TO: Book study spaces
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) closes on Monday 17 May. We are always looking for ways to enhance the learning and supervision experience. To do that, we need your feedback on your experience. The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is the only national survey of postgraduate researchers’ experience. We use the feedback to improve … Continue reading Last chance to complete the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
Have you been involved in a recent or ongoing project or initiative which has engaged with, reflected upon or advocated for open research practices and principles? This could include: Peer-led discussion groups or clubs focusing on issues relating to open research in your discipline (or beyond) Embedding open research practices and principles in teaching or … Continue reading Enter the York Open Research Awards
What is the best way for colleges to offer services, events and support to postgraduates? Please complete our Colleges Postgraduate Experience Survey by Monday 3 May for a chance to win a £50 voucher. There is also an opportunity to take part in focus groups to further shape the way colleges work for the postgraduate … Continue reading Colleges Postgraduate Experience Survey: win £50 voucher
We have extended our guarantee to waive continuation fees. A continuation fee is charged if you have not submitted your thesis by the end of your normal registration period. This covers access to computing and library borrowing facilities. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we previously announced that we would continue to waive continuation fees until 31 … Continue reading UPDATE: Continuation fees during the COVID-19 pandemic
We welcome the new PhD Thrive and Survive Coordinator, Estelia BórquezSánchez. If you have ideas for training and wellbeing projects, contact Estelia: eibs500@york.ac.uk Support and wellbeing
From Monday 15 March, the Library will be open from 8am until 12 midnight, seven days a week. Starting Monday 29 March, staff and students will be able to access the Rare Books collections and the Archives from Monday to Wednesday. The intention is to reopen King’s Manor Library from mid-April and the physical Help … Continue reading Library: extended opening hours from Monday
We’re planning to change the way we structure the academic year for taught students at York from three terms (Autumn, Spring and Summer) to two semesters, starting from the academic year 2023/24. We believe this will be better for our students – but we want to know what you think, especially if you are a … Continue reading Moving from three terms to two semesters – what do you think?