If you’re interested in careers that link to policy and research, have you thought about working for a think tank ? Smart Thinking is a great careers resources for this sector, with lots of useful articles and advice as well as job and internship listings. This article on transitioning from academia to think tanks could be particularly useful.
So what are you going to do when you finish your PhD ?
I wonder how many of you will have that conversation with friends, family or colleagues over the Christmas vacation ? Whether you’re working towards a career plan, facing a change of plan, or still not sure what you want to do, the Careers and Placements team at York is here to support you. The vacation … Continue reading So what are you going to do when you finish your PhD ?
BBSRC: professional internships for PhD students
Work placements are available for BBSRC-funded PhD students under the Doctoral Training Partnership programme. You should be interested in gaining work experience at BBSRC’s Swindon office in: corporate policy and strategy science and innovation policy public engagement project management. You can gain work experience unrelated to your PhD through a three-month professional work placement at … Continue reading BBSRC: professional internships for PhD students
Help make Pint of Science happen
Pint of Science returns to venues across York in 2022 to continue its mission of empowering individuals and organisations to engage with the public and share their scientific research in an accessible, relaxed, and creative manner. They are looking for volunteers in York to help make Pint of Science happen. This will involve helping to … Continue reading Help make Pint of Science happen
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Rising Talent Programme
The 2022 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK & Ireland Rising Talent Programme awards five outstanding early-career women scientists a grant of £15,000 to support their research in the fields of Physical Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Life Sciences and Sustainable Development. The awards have been designed to provide flexible and practical financial support to … Continue reading L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Rising Talent Programme
YorkTalks 2022
YorkTalks Wednesday 12 January 2022Ron Cooke Hub Join us at our popular showcase event to find out more about York’s research in bite-size 15 minute talks. Subjects this year include plastic pollution mental health resilience robots in space coding skills for musicians There are 16 talks throughout the day split into four sessions – you … Continue reading YorkTalks 2022
Planning to teach next year?
Booking now: Introduction to Teaching and Learning training Spring and Summer Terms If you’re planning to teach as a GTA at York, you need to complete this training (once only), delivered by Academic Practice. Introduction to Teaching and Learning
Improving opportunities for under-represented postgraduate researchers
The University of York is leading a region-wide project to help improve opportunities for under-represented postgraduate students. The University is part of the Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) which has been awarded funding from the Office for Students and Research England to tackle ethnic inequalities in access to postgraduate research. Regional partners … Continue reading Improving opportunities for under-represented postgraduate researchers
British Library Doctoral Open Days open for bookings
The British Library Doctoral Open Days are aimed at first-year PhD students to explain the practicalities of using the Library and accessing its resources. To make the Open Days more easily accessible to PhD students nationally, the 2022 events series is largely delivered online. The webinars take place every Wednesday afternoon between 12 January and 2 … Continue reading British Library Doctoral Open Days open for bookings
Top up your Academic Skills this November and December
The University’s Academic Skills Community, Maths Skills Centre, and Academic Writing Centre are available throughout the year if you’re looking to further develop your academic skills. In addition to online Practical Guides, they also offer Workshops and one to one appointments, all designed to supplement your studies. Here’s a quick overview of what’s available right … Continue reading Top up your Academic Skills this November and December