How to deal with negative feedback, develop global networks and workshop with local communities – upcoming events with YESI

Each week, many departments across the University organise and curate a fantastic range of events open to postgraduate research students and staff. This week, we are highlighting a selection of exciting opportunities from the York Environmental Sustainability Institute. Check out the events we’ve highlighted below, discover YESI’s full programme of events and subscribe to their … Continue reading How to deal with negative feedback, develop global networks and workshop with local communities – upcoming events with YESI

Careers In…events 22 Feb 2023

Three careers events on one evening, each focusing on a different area of work. This annual event will take place on campus on 22nd Feb from 18:00-20:00 and is your chance to get an insight into specific areas of work and meet the speakers afterwards. This year’s events will focus on: Each event will feature … Continue reading Careers In…events 22 Feb 2023

Virtual writing retreats

Do you have a deadline coming up or a piece of writing that’s long overdue? Or maybe some data analysis that just keeps slipping to the bottom of your to-do list? It can be hard to schedule devoted time in which to sit, think, and write. Our online retreats give you time, peace, and space … Continue reading Virtual writing retreats

GTA update: Apply for YLTA or YPAD

York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) We are pleased to announce that applications for the York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) are now open for entry in 2023/24. This is a part-time, taught course to support GTAs develop as university teachers, which also awards Associate Fellow of the HEA (AFHEA), that will run between end … Continue reading GTA update: Apply for YLTA or YPAD

PGR Forum: contact your academic rep with any issues

The second meeting of the PGR Forum will be on Tuesday 21 February 2023. The PGR Forum brings together the York Graduate Research School (YGRS), the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) and PGR academic reps, providing an opportunity for: Get involved Please contact your PGR academic rep ASAP if there are any areas that you’d like … Continue reading PGR Forum: contact your academic rep with any issues

PhD Spotlight 2023: the winners

Congratulations to our winners in the PhD Spotlight competition, held as part of YorkTalks 2023. Joint first prize was Josephine Flockton and Megan Wright, who communicated their research on ‘Tapping into ASMR: The neural mechanism and analgesic potential of the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response’ and ‘Are You an Adult? The psychological qualities of adult development’ … Continue reading PhD Spotlight 2023: the winners

Postgraduate Community Fund

What could you do with £1000?  The GSA is offering funding of £1000 for at least four community building projects designed to specifically benefit the postgraduate student community. Applications are welcome from individual students, networks and societies, and University of York staff members. Previous examples of projects include: Find out more on the GSA website

Work with the Centre for Lifelong Learning

The Centre for Lifelong Learning is planning its 2023/24 programme and would welcome the opportunity to work with members of departments, and in particular postgraduates, to develop new course ideas and teaching opportunities. Previous teaching experience within higher education is required.  The Centre provides an extensive programme of open-access evening and day courses which attracts … Continue reading Work with the Centre for Lifelong Learning