We hope the first term of this academic year is off to a great start for you all. It will certainly be a year like no other. One reassuring familiarity, amidst much uncertainty, is the change of the seasons here in York. And with Autumn now in full swing, you might find yourself taking stock … Continue reading Reflecting on your PGR ‘Career Decisions and Transitions’
Researchers in Schools
Are you interested in teaching in secondary schools ? Do you want to have an impact on pupil attainment and access to university ? These two programmes might be of interest to you: 1.Researchers in Schools is a unique teacher training and development programme exclusively for those who have completed a doctorate with three core … Continue reading Researchers in Schools
WATCH: Induction videos now available
Missed the York Graduate Research School induction event? The presentations are now all online. The York Graduate Research School induction event in September each year provides an introduction to all professional support available to you as a research student and gives an opportunity to celebrate the success of our current students and alumni. All the … Continue reading WATCH: Induction videos now available
Black History Month 2020
We’re celebrating Black History Month 2020 throughout October. The theme for 2020 is ‘Celebrating black voices, celebrating black history’ and here at the University we will be hosting a variety of online events to celebrate black voices, and to foster an understanding of Black History in general. In addition to the celebratory aspects, the month … Continue reading Black History Month 2020
UPDATE: Continuation fees during the COVID-19 pandemic
We have extended our guarantee to waive continuation fees. A continuation fee is charged if you have not submitted your thesis by the end of your normal registration period. This covers access to computing and library borrowing facilities. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we previously announced that we would waive continuation fees until 31 … Continue reading UPDATE: Continuation fees during the COVID-19 pandemic
Online Recruitment Fairs 14th-16th October
Did you know that approximately 50% of PhD graduates develop their careers outside academia ? If you’re considering this option, or are curious to see what might be available, why not visit our recruitment fairs next week ? The attending employers all have opportunities available on their graduate programmes for 2021, and these are open … Continue reading Online Recruitment Fairs 14th-16th October
Get paid to be a student ambassador
We are recruiting new Postgraduate Student Ambassadors to join our existing team. Our Postgraduate Student Ambassadors assist at a variety of events, both on campus, online and at external fairs. Their role is to give a fair and accurate representation of the University from a student perspective; this insight is highly valued by prospective students. … Continue reading Get paid to be a student ambassador
Marking World Mental Health Day 2020
Mental health: Another casualty of coronavirus?Thursday 15 October 2020 6.30-8pmOnline World Mental Health Day 2020 Lecture An evening of public talks and discussion hosted by the University of York’s Mental Health Research Steering Group with keynote speaker Dr Kwame McKenzie, CEO, Wellesley Institute, Toronto. Join us for an evening of talks and discussion on the implications … Continue reading Marking World Mental Health Day 2020
How to Thrive & Survive in Your PhD
Join one of the 'Thrive & Survive' sessions to hear insights, stories and advice about doing doctoral research at York from fellow PhDs
International Development Program for Early Career Researchers
The University of York is a member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is a leading global higher education and research network made up of 23 universities, spanning 15 countries on six continents. WUN has announced a special international network development program for early career researchers (including PhD students) under the theme of developing the next generation of research … Continue reading International Development Program for Early Career Researchers