Missed the York Graduate Research School induction event or want a refresher? You can now view all presentations on the YGRS web pages. The York Graduate Research School induction event provides an introduction to all professional support available to you as a postgraduate researcher and gives an opportunity to celebrate the success of our current students … Continue reading Induction presentations now available
Research computing support
The research computing team has an extensive wiki page showcasing some of the training and facilities offered by the University. We also have an online introduction to research computing course and a quick start guide for Viking, which may be of interest to those who wish to use some of the computational research facilities offered at York. If you need … Continue reading Research computing support
Community Projects Facilitator Roles – Digital Marketing
Careers and Placements are recruiting a team of postgraduates to help facilitate our Digital Marketing Community Projects over Autumn and Spring term for the academic year 2021/22. These are part time paid roles to be worked on a flexible basis part time, total 37 hours over Autumn and Spring term. Community Projects will be delivered … Continue reading Community Projects Facilitator Roles – Digital Marketing
MEDMaths 2021 – Virtual Careers Talk led by Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry (PSI)
Type of event: One-hour live webinarDate and time: Wednesday 10th November 2021 13:00 – 14:00 GMT Who is this event intended for? All students studying Mathematics, Statistics, or a degree with high numerical content, from BSc to PhD, who would like to learn more about the career possibilities within medical research and how to take … Continue reading MEDMaths 2021 – Virtual Careers Talk led by Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry (PSI)
Starting your PhD and surviving the journey
Congratulations! You are about to start on a challenging and rewarding PhD journey at the University of York. A little about myself before I jump into the fascinating details of this journey. My name is Estelia Bórquez Sánchez, and I am from Chile (South America). In August last year, I was awarded my PhD degree in … Continue reading Starting your PhD and surviving the journey
Global Biobased Businessplan Competition (G-BIB)
G-BIB is an international competition to stimulate entrepreneurship and innovation among university students. Teams of 2-6 are asked to develop a bio-based chemical, material or fuel and pitch it to the judges. The winners get financial support to further develop their business idea. Undergraduate and postgraduate students can register for free from October 2021.
Postgraduate Professional Development & Skills Programme 21/22
Following our PGR Induction last week, we are very happy to announce the launch of our 2021/22 Researcher Professional Development & Skills Programme! Whether you are a new or existing PGR, we invite you to take a look at the training programme, which outlines our full range of professional development and skills training sessions. The … Continue reading Postgraduate Professional Development & Skills Programme 21/22
Silent Zoom Writing Group (SZWG)
SZWG is an online writing group for academics, postgraduates and creatives. It is organised by Dr Sophie Weeks and Dr Kyveli Lignou-Tsamantani at the University of York, with assistance from Dr Ruth Lee at Queen’s University Belfast, Dr Katherine Massoth at the University of New Mexico, Pia Singh at the University of Strathclyde and Dr Jennifer Spence at Carleton University, Ottawa. We have run sessions every weekday … Continue reading Silent Zoom Writing Group (SZWG)
Emergency Student Support Fund available
The Emergency Student Support Fund has reopened. Application deadline: Tuesday 28 September 2021. The Emergency Student Support Fund (ESSF) providese short-term financial support for the unanticipated needs of York students caused or exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Students can apply for a maximum of £500 of non-repayable funding. All returning students who are fully-registered at … Continue reading Emergency Student Support Fund available
Facilitator opportunities for York Community Projects
Careers and Placements are recruiting a team of postgraduates to help facilitate Community Projects over Autumn and Spring term for the academic year 2021/22. These are part time, paid roles and would suit those who are interested in developing their teaching experience and/or gaining experience in heritage, sustainability or charity sectors. Community Projects will be … Continue reading Facilitator opportunities for York Community Projects