We’re proud to announce that 3 Minute Thesis is returning to York for 2021! Open to all current PhD students at the University of York, you’ll have just three minutes each to communicate the impact of your research to an audience made up of university staff, members of the general public, and industry. The 2021 3MT … Continue reading 3 Minute Thesis 2021 – Entries Now Open!
Asia Career Insights Series
Connect with organisations and discover career opportunities across Asia The Asia Careers Insight Series offers an opportunity to familiarise yourself with organisations looking to hire students and graduates across Asia. During March 2021, you will be able to attend a series of employer presentations, panel discussions and skills workshops to help you enhance your employability … Continue reading Asia Career Insights Series
Research students needed for new Community Projects Facilitator Roles
Careers and Placements are recruiting a team of postgraduate students to help facilitate Community Projects over the summer term. These are part time, paid roles, and would suit those who are interested in developing their teaching and facilitation experience and gaining experience in the heritage, sustainability or voluntary sectors. Community Projects will be delivered by … Continue reading Research students needed for new Community Projects Facilitator Roles
International Women’s Day Event, Mon 8th March
Enterprise Holdings are running an International Women’s Day event on Mon 8th March from 15.00-19.00. The afternoon will feature inspirational speakers, including a Women in Industry panel, and practical sessions designed to raise aspirations, challenge bias and break barriers. Students and staff of any gender are welcome to attend. Find out more and register to … Continue reading International Women’s Day Event, Mon 8th March
Careers in Industry: Science and Policy
Advertised on behalf of the London Postdoc Network (LPN) A new LPN online event is coming! This time, we will talk to 3 scientists who have taken on political advising roles and will share their own experiences in this field, together with career insights. Join us on the 23rd of February, at 6pm (UK time), to hear … Continue reading Careers in Industry: Science and Policy
What Next ?: Social Science PhD and ECR Careers Week
The Universities of Sheffield, Leeds and York, in partnership with the WRDTP, would like to invite you to a week of professional training, inspirational talks and career workshops to be held across the week commencing 22nd March 2021. These digital events are designed to help you, our PhD students and Early Career Researchers, navigate your next … Continue reading What Next ?: Social Science PhD and ECR Careers Week
Updated criteria: Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund
As a response to the pandemic, the Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund provides financial support for postgraduate researchers who are currently in their writing-up period or who have been granted an extension to their studies. The Fund has now also been extended to PGRs who are due to enter their writing-up or an extension period … Continue reading Updated criteria: Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund
Academic Community Group and Skills Sessions
As members of the York Graduate Research School community you are warmly invited to take advantage of the academic skills training and community groups organised by the Academic Skills Community team. These complement the peer to peer led Thrive and Survive and transferable skills sessions offered by the RET Team. PhD Community Group The Academic … Continue reading Academic Community Group and Skills Sessions
Join the PhD Community Group
Are you a PhD student who wants to connect with others in a less formal environment? If so, this community group event could be what you are looking for. Each week, PhD students from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines get together to share thoughts, ideas, ways of working – and so much more! The idea … Continue reading Join the PhD Community Group
Emergency Student Support Fund open
The Emergency Student Support Fund has reopened. The Emergency Student Support Fund (ESSF) aims to provide 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 current students who are fully-registered at the University of York … Continue reading Emergency Student Support Fund open