Teach in History

The Department of History is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for the following Stage 1 Modules in 2022/23: Introduction to World History, comprising three strands (teaching in Autumn Term and marking in January): Knowledge and Beliefs in World History Political Communities in World History Societies and Economies in World History Evidence and Methods (teaching in Spring … Continue reading Teach in History

GSA chill and chat

Chill and Chat is a new casual drop-in event open to all postgraduates every two weeks in the Wentworth Graduate Common Room (GCR). It’s a space to take a break and chill, do some craft activities, play some games on the PS4, chat, and have some free tea, coffee (or squash) and biscuits. It’s a … Continue reading GSA chill and chat

Free English Language Classes

Would you like to improve your general English language skills? Guided and led by lecturer James Chantry, final year undergraduate students in the Language and Linguistic Science department are offering free English language classes, as part of their teacher training modules. The classes will be aimed at English language learners at an Upper-Intermediate / low-Advanced … Continue reading Free English Language Classes

York Learning and Teaching Award 

Applications remain open for the York Learning and Teaching Award (YLTA) for entry in 2022/23. This is a part-time course to support Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) develop as a university teacher, which also awards Associate Fellow of the HEA (AFHEA) The deadline for applications for 2022/23 entry is Thursday 28 April 2022. York Learning and … Continue reading York Learning and Teaching Award 

Introduction to Teaching and Learning: booking now open

Introduction to Teaching and Learning training is open for booking for Summer Term. If you’re planning to teach as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at York, you need to complete this training (once only), delivered by the Academic Practice team. Find out about the training, how to enrol, and what to do if you can’t … Continue reading Introduction to Teaching and Learning: booking now open

Covidence Scholarship Fund

Are you conducting a systematic review as part of your research in the next six months? Covidence is a platform that brings together research from around the globe. They’re offering funding to PhD and Masters students who are undertaking or will be starting a systematic review as part of their dissertation in the six months … Continue reading Covidence Scholarship Fund

JOB: Communications and Events Coordinator

The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is recruiting a Communications and Events Coordinator. They are looking for candidates excited at the idea of building student engagement through both events, activities and greater outreach to the student body. They are open to flexible working options; full-time, part-time and job share applications are welcome. Starting salary from £21,500 … Continue reading JOB: Communications and Events Coordinator

Student misconduct: have your say

Have your say on how student misconduct is dealt with. Regulation 7, the procedure under which student misconduct is managed, is being revised and we would really value feedback from students and staff. We are particularly looking at areas of: accessibility academic misconduct sexual misconduct racial harassment online behaviours We would particularly welcome responses from … Continue reading Student misconduct: have your say

Introduction to systematic reviews & critical appraisal

The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination is offering an online Introduction to Systematic Reviews course. This is an introductory course, aimed at anyone interested in undertaking a systematic review for the first time, or understanding how to critically appraise a systematic review to inform treatment or policy decisions. It runs over ten days with around … Continue reading Introduction to systematic reviews & critical appraisal

Join the YCEDE Student Research Network

The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) is a partnership across five universities working to widen access to postgraduate research for UK black, Asian and minority ethnic people. The YCEDE Student Research Network group will be sharing opportunities to enhance research skills, details on paid research internships and targeted PhDs. The aim is to bring … Continue reading Join the YCEDE Student Research Network