The Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund is a package of support for PhD researchers receiving their stipend via York, and for UK self-funded PhD researchers, who have been most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Postgraduate researchers can request up to three months of scholarship funding, either through a partial fee waiver or an additional stipend payment. … Continue reading Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF) – Round 2 open
Calling all innovators and budding entrepreneurs
Enter the Responsible Innovation Challenge for a chance to work in a team to pitch a creative idea for solving a social, economic, environmental challenge, which could add value to people’s lives and/or lead to a business or social enterprise. Are you passionate about making an impact locally or globally? Do you have a ‘creative’ idea for solving a social, economic, environmental … Continue reading Calling all innovators and budding entrepreneurs
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. The Academic Skills Community Groups … Continue reading Academic Community Group and Skills Sessions
Webinar: Getting into Data Science with the Faculty Fellowship
Are you currently looking for a way to transition from academia into a career in data science? Have you heard about the Faculty Fellowship? Demand for data scientists across Europe and the world has been rising rapidly over the past few years and shows no signs of stopping. It’s a field that values PhD candidates … Continue reading Webinar: Getting into Data Science with the Faculty Fellowship
Digital Solutions Panel Event – Wed 3 Feb, 3:00 – 4:00pm
This is the final Q&A panel event in our series focusing on the impact of the pandemic on different sectors. For some, the coronavirus pandemic has meant furloughs and job losses; for others, it has meant expansion and hiring. What impact has the outbreak had on digital jobs? How have businesses adapted to the challenges … Continue reading Digital Solutions Panel Event – Wed 3 Feb, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2021
Get involved with events and activities to mark Sexual Violence Awareness Week. Sexual Violence Awareness Week takes place 1-7 February. The University is hosting a series of online events, information sessions, talks and social media content to raise awareness, educate, inspire and encourage conversation around sexual violence and specialist support services. We would like to … Continue reading Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2021
Designing an Online Academic Poster Presentation
Virtual conferences have enabled researchers to communicate and share their work online during the pandemic, leading us to wonder whether online meetings could now become the norm? We asked Jamie Cockcroft, a third year PGR student from Psychology to share his top tips on how to design an effective poster presentation for an online conference. … Continue reading Designing an Online Academic Poster Presentation
World Universities Network – Networking Workshops
WUN (World Universities Network of which York is a member), in collaboration with UNESCO and UNSDSN, is holding a series of free virtual networking workshops for early career researchers (ECRs) under the theme of ‘developing the next generation of research leaders for sustainable development’. The workshops will bring together early career researchers from all around the world interested in establishing connections to colleagues … Continue reading World Universities Network – Networking Workshops
Working in the NHS: Careers in a world impacted by Covid – Wed 27 Jan, 15.00-16.00
In this remarkable and challenging year, NHS staff at the centre of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to be an inspiration, leading many to consider what a career in healthcare might look like for them. As the world’s 5th largest employer, recruitment across all roles and professions in the NHS remains a national priority. Open to … Continue reading Working in the NHS: Careers in a world impacted by Covid – Wed 27 Jan, 15.00-16.00
PGR wellbeing support in February
PGR coffee morningMonday 1 February 202110-11amOnline An opportunity to meet with other researchers, to discuss in an informal environment whatever you wish about your research experience, and to take stock of where you are and where you’re going over a coffee. Bring your own coffee! Book now How to thrive and survive in your PhDWednesday … Continue reading PGR wellbeing support in February