Emerging Researchers’ Forum: Call for Contributors

The Emerging Researchers’ Forum 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 setting … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum: Call for Contributors

Global Partnerships casual worker opportunity: Apply now

Application deadline: COP Tuesday, 31 January, 2023Interview date: Monday 13 February, 2023Start Date: Monday 27 February, 2023 The Global Partnerships team are seeking a postgraduate research student to assist with research and general support in a range of areas relating to the University of York’s international engagement. The successful applicant will have strong research and … Continue reading Global Partnerships casual worker opportunity: Apply now

“Don’t be afraid to dream”: Meet Rose, a YGRS scholar

The latest person to be featured in our ‘Humans of York’ series is Rose, a current recipient of the YGRS PhD Scholarship. Read Rose’s story on the University Facebook page. She outlines her research and how the YGRS PhD Scholarship has helped her realise her dream. The University of York is committed to redressing systemic … Continue reading “Don’t be afraid to dream”: Meet Rose, a YGRS scholar

UK Civil Service Fast Stream Recruitment opens soon

The Civil Service have announced the application window for the 15 different leadership and specialist schemes on offer. Applications will open on 8th December and close on 22nd December. More details here. These schemes run for several years and aim to develop future leaders with some also including support to obtain specialist or professional qualifications. … Continue reading UK Civil Service Fast Stream Recruitment opens soon

The York PG Research Supervisor Programme

The University has committed to enhancing support for Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) supervisors. The York PG Research Supervisor Programme includes completion of the mandatory online ‘Being an Effective Research Supervisor Tutorial’ (BERST); a set of comprehensive web resources and a programme of workshops. FAQs about the requirements are also available. These new changes are reflected in … Continue reading The York PG Research Supervisor Programme

GTA Training Needs Survey: tell us about your training needs

The Academic Practice Team is currently reviewing GTA support, training, and professional development at either University wide, faculty, or departmental level.  We would therefore be grateful if all PGRs interested in teaching and learning in Higher Education would complete this survey to support us in this review. The survey is anonymous.  Question in the survey relate to:  … Continue reading GTA Training Needs Survey: tell us about your training needs

Bespoke mentoring programme for UK black, Asian and minority ethnic PGRs

The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) is pleased to announce the launch of our first Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) mentoring programme.  The YCEDE PGR Mentoring programme has been created in consultation and collaboration with staff and PGRs from across the consortium to provide a bespoke mentoring programme for UK black, Asian and minority … Continue reading Bespoke mentoring programme for UK black, Asian and minority ethnic PGRs

Bursaries to fund short LFA language courses

Many bursaries are available to postgraduate students to cover the costs of a short Languages For All course (depending on the availability of places). Application deadline: Monday 9 January.  See information on LFA bursary eligibility and apply now.

Job opportunity at STEM Learning, York

STEM Learning Ltd, based on the University of York campus, is advertising for an Evaluation Coordinator. They have told us that they would like to encourage applicants who are soon to complete their PhD to apply, particularly if they are working in a social research, education or related subject. The role will involve working closely … Continue reading Job opportunity at STEM Learning, York