Are you a current PhD student or a postdoc researcher? Are you interested in finding new ways to: If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these, then you’d be a great fit for the Thrive and Survive initiative! We’re on the lookout for researchers (current PhD students or postdocs) who would like to give some … Continue reading Call for volunteer speakers: Thrive & Survive Your PhD Workshops, 2022-3
Welcome to our New Thrive & Survive Coordinator!
Hi! I’m Zara, your Thrive and Survive Coordinator. I’m a second-year PhD student in the English and Related Literature department. My research explores food studies, mysticism, and gendered embodiment in contemporary writing. I also work as a GTA, so I have a real sense of the context of current PGRs in terms of balancing teaching … Continue reading Welcome to our New Thrive & Survive Coordinator!
Introduction to Teaching and Learning Training: booking now
If you want to teach as a GTA, book now onto the Introduction to Teaching and Learning training. It covers key aspects of HE teaching and learning, such as marking and planning your teaching, and will help build your confidence to teach as a GTA. The training comprises: 4-hour self-study component (to complete before the workshop) and 2-hour in-person workshop. Go … Continue reading Introduction to Teaching and Learning Training: booking now
National Postdoc Conference 2023 – call for abstracts
The call for abstracts for the National Postdoc Conference 2023 is now open. This is a chance to share your work and contribute to a national conference – taking place at Loughborough University on Tuesday 19 September 2023. The theme for NPDC23 is “Transitions and New Horizons”, and it is the only conference in the … Continue reading National Postdoc Conference 2023 – call for abstracts
Creativity Lab digital wellbeing sessions
The Creativity Lab is running a series of digital wellbeing sessions for all York students and researchers throughout May. These sessions offer some fun and informal downtime. No need to book in advance. Join one (or all) of following drop-in sessions: Thursday 4 May, 12.30-1.30pm – Retro GamingThursday 11 May, 12.30 – 1.30pm – Lego … Continue reading Creativity Lab digital wellbeing sessions
Emerging Researchers’ Forum: call for contributors
The Emerging Researchers’ Forum (ERF) is looking for contributors in its continuing project of peer-to-peer experience and knowledge sharing amongst developing researchers. Maybe you have experience in getting published, presenting to a non-academic audience or even securing funding. The ERF is a network that looks to bring together ECRs, MRes and PhDs in an informal … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum: call for contributors
Come to the York Festival of Ideas – programme and free tickets now available
York Festival of Ideas returns from 2 to 15 June with an eclectic programme featuring over 150 free in-person and online events. This year’s Festival invites you to ‘Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild’, and promises to educate, entertain and inspire with an array of talks, concerts, exhibitions, family activities, panel discussions, and more. With events covering 15 … Continue reading Come to the York Festival of Ideas – programme and free tickets now available
European Doctoral Summer School 2023
Organised by the University of York, University of Munster and Maastricht University, the European Doctoral Summer School (EDSS) offers doctoral candidates an opportunity to work with colleagues from different institutions, culture and values, in sessions that will enable you to consider how to maximise your strengths, skills, career prospects and self confidence. This year’s Summer … Continue reading European Doctoral Summer School 2023
Part-time Summer internships
Careers and Placements are advertising a number of summer internships open to students at all levels of study. These are brought to you by York Internships and are all paid and project based. Some are also part-time and offer hybrid working options so could suit a PGR seeking to gain additional experience alongside their PhD. … Continue reading Part-time Summer internships
Your chance to shape the new Students’ Union
Our two Students’ Unions are coming together to form one student-led and student-focusedUnion and YUSU and GSA want your thoughts – including suggestions for a new name! Let us know what you want from a new Students’ Union and be in with a chance of winning £100.