Sabbatical Officers lead your postgraduate union and represent postgrads in meetings with the University. Becoming a Sabbatical Officer is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences you can have. Positions available are: Nominations close on Friday 12 May at 3pm Check out the GSA Elections page for more information, or to nominate yourself.
WRDTP: PGR Wellbeing in Research and Learning
The White Rose Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership is running a range of online courses centred around wellbeing specifically in the context of postgraduate learning and research. Academic Writing: Reducing Anxiety4 May10am – 1pmThe academic writing course is a practice-based 7-step strategy developed by Dr Catriona Ryan SFHEA which turns the traditional approach to academic … Continue reading WRDTP: PGR Wellbeing in Research and Learning
Working in Research careers event, Wed 3rd May, 18.00-20.00, Exhibition Centre
Considering a Career in Research? Not sure what your options are beyond academic research ? This event aims to give you an insight into a range of research-based career opportunities in different sectors. You’ll hear from our panel of researchers, chaired by Professor Kate Arnold, and have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A … Continue reading Working in Research careers event, Wed 3rd May, 18.00-20.00, Exhibition Centre
Free Food Events for Postgraduates and Researchers
Wentworth Graduate College hosts free food events 3 x per week for Postgraduate Researchers and Masters students. Whether you fancy meeting others for a cup of tea and a scone on a Monday afternoon, a crumpet and some fruit on Tuesday morning, or a more substantial jacket potato lunch or soup on a Thursday, it’s … Continue reading Free Food Events for Postgraduates and Researchers
York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) 2023/2024 – Final call for applications
Are you interested in one day pursuing a career in Higher Education? Starting in September, the York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) is a part-time course to support GTAs develop their understanding of and skills for teaching in the Higher Education sector, using self-study materials, peer-support systems and supervisory support by an experienced academic. YLTA … Continue reading York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) 2023/2024 – Final call for applications
Fellowship Fortnight
If you’re thinking about a career in academia, you may be interested in Fellowship Fortnight, our programme of events aimed at anyone interested in a research fellowship. All events are free and open to all. Events include: Check out the calendar of events for more information, or email fellowships@york.ac.uk.
British Library Doctoral Open Day April 2023
The British Library would like to invite you to the next Doctoral Open Day onsite at St Pancras, London. The annual series of Doctoral Open Days offer PhD students the chance to discover research resources and explore the practicalities of using the Library. This hybrid programme of online and in-person events and resources are designed … Continue reading British Library Doctoral Open Day April 2023
GSA Postgrad Free Sport
Free Postgraduate Sports Sessions are back this week, with the exception of swimming. And this week there’s no need to book! As always, sessions are completely free and all equipment is provided. Badminton – Thursday at 1:30 to 3pm – York Sport Arena, Campus WestTennis – Thursday at 4 to 5 pm – York Sport … Continue reading GSA Postgrad Free Sport
York Open Research Awards 2023
Have you been involved in a project or initiative in any discipline which has engaged with, reflected upon or advocated for open research practices and principles? The York Open Research Awards are celebrating the work of our research community by offering three £500 prizes for ECR-led projects (one per faculty), a £1,000 research group award … Continue reading York Open Research Awards 2023
Introduction to Teaching and Learning: new date added
If you want to teach as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at York then you need to complete the Introduction to Teaching and Learning workshop. We’ve added a new date for training to teach as a GTA: Introduction to Teaching and Learning: Facilitating Seminars Thursday 25 May 2023 10am-12pm NOTE: Bookings close two weeks before each … Continue reading Introduction to Teaching and Learning: new date added