News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Kate Arnold, Dean of the York Graduate Research School, and Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery have recorded messages of thanks to our postgraduate researcher community. Both the Dean and the Vice Chancellor recognise the challenges of 2020 and pay tribute to the way PGRs have responded to the difficulties of the past year. They also reflect on … Continue reading Thank you to our postgraduate researchers
Rapid asymptomatic testing for students and staff will be available from Sunday 3 January to Friday 5 February. Working with the UK government and the NHS, the University is offering free rapid results covid testing to all asymptomatic students and members of staff on campus. The government recommends that you have two tests, three days … Continue reading Rapid results Covid-19 testing available from Sunday 3 January
The York Graduate Research School with the Graduate Students’ Association is holding another ‘Ask Me Anything’ event for PGRs to pose questions to a panel of University and GSA representatives. At the next session featuring Vice-Chancellor, Charlie Jeffery, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panel who are there to support you … Continue reading PGR Ask Me Anything: Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor, YGRS and GSA
WATCH: PGR Ask Me Anything Q&A from Thursday 1 October 2020. Sign up for the next PGR Ask Me Anything: Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor, YGRS and GSA on Tuesday 3 November 2020.
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 waive continuation fees until 31 … Continue reading UPDATE: Continuation fees during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 Community CharterWe have established a COVID-19 Community Charter to outline how we can work together to keep each other safe. An extension of the Together York Community Declaration, the Charter demonstrates what staff and students can expect from the University, and what the University expects from all members of the community. Read the Charter. Special … Continue reading Updates to coronavirus guidance
We’re adopting ‘contactless coffee’ so you can use your own cup safely at campus catering outlets. Our on-campus cafes operate various sustainability schemes. If you are purchasing a hot drink, we encourage you to bring your own mug or purchase a YORCUP. If you require a single-use takeaway cup, you will be charged an additional ‘latte … Continue reading Contactless coffee on campus
The York Graduate Research School is again working with the Graduate Students’ Association to host another session for students to pose questions to a panel of University and GSA representatives. The aim is to address the current concerns of research students and how we can tackle these together. Ask Me AnythingThursday 1 October 20202-3pmLive webinar … Continue reading Sign up for the PGR Ask Me Anything event
On Monday 21 September the Vice-Chancellor hosted a special COVID-safety briefing session for staff. The event included presentations and information updates from a number of colleagues: John Robinson – Pro-Vice Chancellor for Teaching, Learning and Students Denis Fowler – Director of Health and Safety Services Wayne Campbell – Academic Registrar Joss Ivory – Director of … Continue reading COVID-19 safety briefing
Welcome from IT Services! Get your computer, phone or tablet ready to connect to the University wifi. Follow the setup instructions. Games consoles, smart speakers and smart TVs can connect to our ‘My Devices’ network. Follow the instructions to register your device. Connect to our IT facilities wherever you are, with services including a Virtual … Continue reading Using IT at the University of York