Applications are open for the Joan Samuels Scholarship award for postgraduates with a disability. The Joan Samuels Scholarship offers one award of £2,000 to be paid as a living cost stipend for one postgraduate student with a disability each academic year. Eligibility In order to be considered for the scholarship, you must: Application deadline: 5pm, … Continue reading Joan Samuels Scholarship for disabled students
African PhD Students Network reception
Join the reception of the African PhD Students Network for an afternoon of networking and connecting. African PhD Students Network receptionSpring Lane Building (SLB/205) Seminar Room Monday 30 September 202412noon to 1pm This event will be an opportunity to network and connect with new and current African PhD students as well as PhD alumni and … Continue reading African PhD Students Network reception
University of Leeds PhD Careers Fair – event brochure now available
Are you planning to attend the University of Leeds PhD Careers Fair ? (see previous post for details) Wednesday, 11 September 2024, 13:00-15:00, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds. The brochure of exhibitors for the fair is now available. If you haven’t already registered you can do so now: Secure your spot by registering via this … Continue reading University of Leeds PhD Careers Fair – event brochure now available
Why I became a PGR Buddy – Yoana Almog Sade
Hi Everyone, I am Yoana, a PhD student in Politics, International Relations, and Environment. I became a PGR Buddy volunteer in 2023, and I would love to share what it is all about. As a PGR Buddy, you will be there to support new students, both academically and socially. You will guide them through university … Continue reading Why I became a PGR Buddy – Yoana Almog Sade
Find out about our Digital Labs
Whether you’re an experienced creative or digitally curious, the Library’s Creativity Lab offers workshops for staff and students to learn new tech skills like Virtual Reality, 3D Design, Video Editing, and Podcasting. YorCreate is an exciting makerspace for digital crafting with 3D printing and more, available to all. Find out more about research and digital creativity
Getting started with the British Library
What is the British Library? What’s in the collection? How can I find what I need? Join the British Library online on Monday 28 October for the first 2024 Doctoral Open Day where you’ll get an introduction to the Library, an overview of the extensive collections, and practical tips for how to use the catalogues … Continue reading Getting started with the British Library
Join the University of Leeds PhD Careers Fair, Wed 11 Sept, 13.00-15.00
Are you a PhD student eager to explore exciting career opportunities? Don’t miss the University of Leeds PhD Careers Fair, open to all postgraduate researchers from the White Rose Universities (Leeds, Sheffield, and York). Tuesday, 11 September 2024, 13:00-15:00, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds. To support your attendance, the White Rose University Consortium will cover … Continue reading Join the University of Leeds PhD Careers Fair, Wed 11 Sept, 13.00-15.00
Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 2nd October 2024
The University of York Induction for new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs i.e. PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research students) hosted by York Graduate Research School (YGRS) will take place on Wednesday 2nd October, 13:00-14:30, in the Spring Lane Building (Lecture Theatre SLB/118), with refreshments and networking from 14:30. A big welcome to all of our new Postgraduate Researchers … Continue reading Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 2nd October 2024
YCEDE’s Circle Mentoring programme
We are excited to invite you to participate in YCEDE’s Circle Mentoring programme for PGRs, taking place online on Thursday 22nd August, 5-7pm. Our circle mentoring session offers the unique opportunity to connect with a small group of fellow PGRs and benefit from the insights of 2-3 mentors with experience in the field of science … Continue reading YCEDE’s Circle Mentoring programme
AI SuperConnector Programme Cohort Two
We are launching the second round of our AI SuperConnector (AISC) programme, funded by the Research England CCF fund. This transformative 6-month journey brings together four leading institutions – Imperial College London, University of Liverpool, University of Leeds, and University of York – to accelerate the commercialisation of AI innovations. The AI SuperConnector programme is … Continue reading AI SuperConnector Programme Cohort Two