The GSA are recruiting

The GSA are currently advertising a new part-time Communications and Events Coordinator role. Application deadline: 19 October 2022 Find out more

Upcoming researcher training sessions

Please take a look at our Professional Development & Skills Programme – and see below for a couple of upcoming sessions we’d like to highlight to you. Please note that bookings close in advance of each session – so book soon to avoid missing out! Academic Careers: What’s Involved? 4th October, 9:30-11:00, Online This session will provide an … Continue reading Upcoming researcher training sessions

Joan Samuels Scholarship 2022 – Call for Applications

The Joan Samuels Scholarship offers one award of £1,000 to be paid against University tuition fees for one postgraduate taught student or postgraduate researcher with a disability each academic year. Applications are now being accepted until 5pm on Friday 4 November 2022. The successful candidate will be notified no later than Friday 11 November 2022. Find … Continue reading Joan Samuels Scholarship 2022 – Call for Applications

Networking Knowledge – Call for Book Reviewers

Postgraduate and early career researchers from a variety of UK universities are invited to join Networking Knowledge’s book review mailing list. Book reviews will be included in future issues of the journal and are generally 1,500 – 2,000 words, though longer reviews will be considered. Why take part? Book reviewing is an excellent way to … Continue reading Networking Knowledge – Call for Book Reviewers

Emerging Researchers’ Forum – 6 Oct

Thursday 6 Oct, 6pm – Wentworth College Senior Common Room (W/135) About the ERF The Emerging Researchers’ Forum is an informal network for researchers (PhD, MRes, ECRs) to share experiences, offer peer-support and socialise with those at a similar level within the university. The Forum aims to bridge the gap between PhDs and ECRs in … Continue reading Emerging Researchers’ Forum – 6 Oct

Mentoring and buddy support

Conducting a large research project is challenging work, but no matter your level, all postgraduate researchers are invited to take part in our award-winning Mentoring Scheme or Buddy Scheme, respectively. Find out more about each scheme below. Buddy Scheme – for 1st year Postgraduate Researchers only Application deadline: 3 October 2022 Are you a new … Continue reading Mentoring and buddy support

Paid Community Projects Facilitator roles

Careers and Placements are recruiting a small team of postgraduates to help facilitate Community Projects for the Autumn Term.  These are part time paid roles (£14.06 per hour) and would suit those who are interested in developing their teaching experience or gaining experience in heritage, sustainability or working with City of York Council.  Community Projects … Continue reading Paid Community Projects Facilitator roles

The York Researcher Festival 2022

The York Researcher Festival is back! Join us from 17th-21st October 2022 for an opportunity to collectively celebrate the contribution that early career researchers (both postgraduate researchers and postdocs) make to research, culture and community at York. The Festival provides opportunities for researchers to come together across disciplines to share experiences, learn, network and develop new skills. … Continue reading The York Researcher Festival 2022

Thriving and Surviving your PhD Journey

Calling all PhDs! Whether you’re brand new to the university, or rejoining us for the start of a new academic year, don’t miss out on our upcoming workshop: Thriving and Surviving your PhD Journey 27th September, 13:00-15:00, AEW/104 Book here This session offers PhD students a chance to meet fellow PGRs and ask questions about … Continue reading Thriving and Surviving your PhD Journey

Postgraduate Student Ambassador Scheme

We are now accepting applications for our Postgraduate Student Ambassador scheme. Work flexibly alongside your study and help prospective York students to find out more about their postgraduate study options. Applications close on Sunday 2 October 2022. For more information and to apply, please see our Postgraduate Student Ambassador web pages.