We’re happy to announce the return of our popular How to Thrive and Survive in Your PhD series of workshops! Ran by PhDs, for PhDs, Thrive and Survive sessions tackle a variety of themes, with panel and peer-peer discussions. We have a new Thrive & Survive Coordinator in post – Georgia Beel, a 3rd year PhD from Environment & Geography. Georgia … Continue reading How to Thrive & Survive your PhD – Upcoming Session, and Volunteers Needed!
GSA elections: voting now open
Choose the new GSA Sabbatical Officer team for 2022/23. Sabbatical Officers lead your postgraduate union and are in the rooms where key decisions are made at the University, representing you. Have your say in who represents you for the next academic year. The roles to vote for are President, Vice-President Academic, and Vice-President Wellbeing and … Continue reading GSA elections: voting now open
Help shape our new Student Centre
Wondering about the plans for a new Student Centre? Do you have an opinion on what it should look and feel like? We can’t show you possible designs quite yet (it’s a legal/contract thing but it won’t be long) but we can share a bit more of the plans with you. Take a look at our … Continue reading Help shape our new Student Centre
Interested in being a GTA in the Sociology department next year?
The Department of Sociology is holding a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) recruitment event for you to find out more about vacancies, meet current GTAs, find out how to apply and ask any questions. Sociology GTA recruitment eventFriday 13 May 2-3pmLMB 002a Sociology GTA vacancies and the recruitment event are open to any PGR in the … Continue reading Interested in being a GTA in the Sociology department next year?
Research data management tutorial
All postgraduate researchers have a responsibility to properly manage the data they create, collect or use during the course of their research. Get to grips with the principles and practice of good research data management by completing the RDM 101 online tutorial in the VLE.
GSA launches strategy research project
The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is launching a student research campaign to inform its new three-year strategy and postgrads are in with a chance of winning vouchers for participating. They’re looking for students to share their thoughts with the GSA about: What your ideal student experience is What you would change about your current experience … Continue reading GSA launches strategy research project
Sign up for the European Doctoral Summer School
The annual European Doctoral Summer School will take place online this year on Monday 20 to Thursday 23 June 2022. Organised by the University of York, University of Munster and Maastricht University, the School offers doctoral candidates and postdocs an opportunity to work with colleagues from different institutions, culture and values, in sessions that will … Continue reading Sign up for the European Doctoral Summer School
Working in Research, 4th May, 4-5pm, Online panel event
Final reminder for this event and confirmed panelists Considering a Career in Research? Not sure what direction you want to take or what your options are? This event is designed to help you gain insight into a range of research-based career opportunities in sectors such as academia, public sector, not for profit and commercial by … Continue reading Working in Research, 4th May, 4-5pm, Online panel event
York Festival of Ideas 2022 – programme and free tickets available
York Festival of Ideas returns from 11 to 24 June with an eclectic programme featuring over 150 free online and in-person events. Presented under the banner of The Next Chapter, this year’s Festival promises to educate, entertain and inspire with an array of talks, performances, family activities and panel discussions. With events covering 16 different … Continue reading York Festival of Ideas 2022 – programme and free tickets available
York Open Research Awards Returns
We are pleased to announce the return of the York Open Research Awards. This scheme provides an inclusive opportunity to celebrate projects and advocacy initiatives across a variety of disciplines, recognising work which encourages dialogue, reflection and broader thinking about some of the issues involved in open research and its implementation. This year’s awards have been organised in … Continue reading York Open Research Awards Returns