PGR Ask Me Anything: Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor, YGRS and GSA

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

UPDATE: Continuation fees during the COVID-19 pandemic

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

Updates to coronavirus guidance

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

Contactless coffee on campus

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

Sign up for the PGR Ask Me Anything event

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

COVID-19 safety briefing

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 new students!

As postgraduate welcome week kicks off, we look forward to meeting new students and catching up with existing ones. Find out about the postgraduate community on our postgraduate welcome pages, including the college, sport and student networks you can get involved with. Events Find out what’s happening this week on the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) … Continue reading Welcome new students!

More food and drink options open on campus

Check the Eat At York opening times for details of where you can now get catering on campus. Cookies, the Library Cafe, Piazza Starbucks and Park Central are all now open, though with reduced hours and menus. Eat At York opening times