Join the ERF for two new peer discussion events this term on preparing for submission and demystifying the viva (17 February) and tips and tricks of how to disseminate research to non-expert colleagues (3 March). About the Emerging Researchers’ Forum The Emerging Researchers’ Forum (ERF) is an informal network for researchers (PhD, MRes, ECRs) to … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum – upcoming discussions
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
PhD students on BBC Radio 4 this week
A play written by two UoY PhD students will air on BBC Radio 4 this week. Back Home highlights the ongoing issues of the ivory trade, with a focus on bringing the lesser-heard voices of African communities to the fore. Find out more Back Home is aired on Tuesday 24 January at 2.15pm on BBC … Continue reading PhD students on BBC Radio 4 this week
British Library PhD Placement Scheme
Current PhD students are invited to apply to the British Library PhD Placement Scheme. Placement projects are offered from a variety of areas across the Library for 3 months or part-time equivalent, to be undertaken from June 2023 onwards. Many of the projects are suitable for partial or full remote working. A list of all … Continue reading British Library PhD Placement Scheme
Making the most of your PhD, online event, 26 January
Although your PhD work is your priority, getting involved with activities beyond your own research can be beneficial for your employability, professional development and your mental health and wellbeing. This online event on 26th January, 13.00-14.30, will highlight a range of activities and opportunities that will help you to expand your experience and transferable skills, … Continue reading Making the most of your PhD, online event, 26 January
Funding to attend GSA events
Created in collaboration with YuFund, the Postgraduate Events Hardship Fund is for postgraduates who are struggling to attend GSA events due to financial constraints. Apply to the Postgraduate Events Hardship Fund. This funding is specifically relating to events – if you are struggling financially, please see support and advice on our cost of living hub.
Postgraduate Pedagogies Journal: Call for artwork
Postgraduate Pedagogies is an online open-access journal devoted to articulating and sharing the perspectives of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs). They publish texts that convey the experiences, reflections, and analyses of current and recent graduate teaching assistants, those who work with GTAs, and those who support them. The journal is holding a competition to design the … Continue reading Postgraduate Pedagogies Journal: Call for artwork