Reflections on learning and teaching in the Autumn Term 2021-22

Reflections on Learning and Teaching in the Autumn Term 2021-22Tuesday 14 December • online • 2-3.30pm Call for contributions from staff and students on experiences of learning and teaching during the Autumn Term 2021-22: what have your experiences of learning and teaching been like this term? how have experiences gained during the remote teaching phases … Continue reading Reflections on learning and teaching in the Autumn Term 2021-22

Mentoring and buddying support

Our buddy scheme is open to new postgraduate researchers to pair with an existing PGR to help you settle into your York research experience. If you’re a new PGR, sign up for a buddy. If you’re an existing PGR, sign up to be a buddy. Our mentoring scheme is for 2nd, 3rd and final year … Continue reading Mentoring and buddying support

New video resource: York GTAs share teaching advice

We’ve created a new video resource: experienced York Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) sharing practical advice with newer GTAs. Academic Practice will use these videos to complement our existing GTA training resources for the Introduction to Teaching and Learning, and YLTA (The York Learning and Teaching Award).  If you’re a GTA, you can look through these to … Continue reading New video resource: York GTAs share teaching advice

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Community, Events & Welfare Coordinator

The Graduate Students’ Association are currently advertising a part-time role of Community, Events and Welfare Coordinator. Application deadline: 23 November 2021 Find out more

FTxBocconi Challenge

Bocconi University, in partnership with the Financial Times, is launching the third edition of the FTxBocconi Challenge, an exciting initiative aimed at finding new, future focused and innovative ideas. They’re looking for 150 talented, proactive and curious university students & early career professionals to take part in the FTxBocconi Talent Challenge, a global competition on digital … Continue reading FTxBocconi Challenge

IBM PhD Fellowship application window for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 is open

Since 1951, the IBM PhD Fellowship Program has collaborated with faculty, students and universities by recognizing and supporting exceptional PhD students that address focused areas of interest in technology. Application deadline: November 5, 2021 5:00 PM ET (New York, USA). Find out more about the IBM PhD Fellowship

Event: The Science Viva Workshop

The Science Viva Workshop is a UK-wide online event taking place this Sunday 7 November. Please click the link below for more information: Eventbrite: The Science Viva Workshop

Middle Ground event – normalising conversations about race

The University of York’s Student Expert Panel is hosting a Middle Ground event to normalise conversations around race. Middle Ground – normalising conversations about raceWednesday 10 November 20215.30-7pmBowland Auditorium (BS/005) in the Berrick Saul Building The event will focus on the issues faced by Black students, normalising difficult conversations and encouraging individuals to understand and … Continue reading Middle Ground event – normalising conversations about race

GSA Postgraduate Elections 2021

The Graduate Students’ Association is recruiting academic course reps, part-time officers and student trustees. Nominate yourself to help shape the way the GSA represents all postgraduates. Election nominations close on Friday 22 October. GSA Postgraduate Autumn Elections 2021