The Maths Skills Centre and the Writing Centre provide free online one to one appointments during term time and vacation periods, as well as a range of workshops. Here’s an update on what they have on offer over Easter and into the Summer Term: Statistics appointments – SPSS, STATA or R – with the option to share your screen to show data or output – book here. Any questions please email maths-skills-centre@york.ac.uk Online Statistics and … Continue reading Academic Skills Services – Easter & Summer Term Update
Join an online writing retreat
Wentworth College are running free online writing retreats for postgraduate students and researchers. The aim of the retreat is to give dedicated writing time to those in need of progressing their projects, providing a supportive environment and an opportunity to share good writing practice with other writers. Example projects include book or thesis chapters, journal … Continue reading Join an online writing retreat
Work with the Centre for Lifelong Learning
The Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a dynamic programme of over 300 adult evening and day courses which attract almost 3000 applications each year. Students come from a range of backgrounds, whether they are looking to gain University accreditation or learn on a non-accredited basis. The Centre would welcome the opportunity to work with departments, … Continue reading Work with the Centre for Lifelong Learning
Library: extended opening hours from Monday
From Monday 15 March, the Library will be open from 8am until 12 midnight, seven days a week. Starting Monday 29 March, staff and students will be able to access the Rare Books collections and the Archives from Monday to Wednesday. The intention is to reopen King’s Manor Library from mid-April and the physical Help … Continue reading Library: extended opening hours from Monday
Emergency Student Support Fund – new round open
The Emergency Student Support Fund (ESSF) provides support for the unanticipated needs of students caused or exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Apply for a maximum of £500 of non-repayable funding to cover things like living costs, health-related costs, accommodation, travel expenses, and study-related costs. The Fund opens at midday today and the current round of … Continue reading Emergency Student Support Fund – new round open
Moving from three terms to two semesters – what do you think?
We’re planning to change the way we structure the academic year for taught students at York from three terms (Autumn, Spring and Summer) to two semesters, starting from the academic year 2023/24. We believe this will be better for our students – but we want to know what you think, especially if you are a … Continue reading Moving from three terms to two semesters – what do you think?
Skills training in March
Take a look at the schedule for March and sign up via Skillsforge. Wed 17 March – Careers Beyond Academia: Exploring Options Thu 18 March – Careers Beyond Academia: Interviews Tue 23 March – Preparing for Your Viva Wed 24 March – Getting Published in Peer-reviewed Journals Wed 31 March – Social Media for Researchers We hope to see you … Continue reading Skills training in March
Give your feedback in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
We are always looking for ways to enhance the learning and supervision experience. To do that, we need your feedback on your experience. The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is the only national survey of postgraduate researchers’ experience. We use the feedback to improve the experience of PGRs. The survey is an opportunity for you … Continue reading Give your feedback in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
Pushing through procrastination
Do you check emails or constantly find ways to distract yourself from your work? Are you very self-critical about your ability to work? Do you feel drained yet have nothing to show for it? Explore the causes of procrastination and look at practical ways to overcome putting things off. Read our tips to beat procrastination. Come … Continue reading Pushing through procrastination
Take part in our survey to help shape what we say about York
As we develop our University Strategy, we’re exploring different ways of talking in our communications, so we can better connect with you and others. Please could you spare five minutes to let us know the words and messages that best resonate with you? There are three simple questions and you’ll be shown a number of … Continue reading Take part in our survey to help shape what we say about York