The Research Excellence Training Team (RETT) has a number of bespoke training sessions taking place before the end of November, with places still available. Attendance lists close 2 working days before the session takes place, so don’t delay in booking your place! Mon 16 Nov 14:00-16:30Persuading, Influencing & Communicating with Alex Firmin from Promethean Executive Tues 17 Nov 10:00-12:00Intellectual … Continue reading Upcoming training courses for postgraduate researchers
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Assistant
The Academic Support Office is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic research assistant to work with the Learning Enhancement team on the Access and Participation ‘Award Gap’ project. In this role, you will work closely with the Project Lead to: Gather and summarise current national policy and guidance documents. Gather examples of good practice in addressing … Continue reading JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Assistant
NEW: Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund
The Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund is available for postgraduate researchers who are currently in their writing-up period or who have been granted an extension to their studies. Assistance from the Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund is designed with longer-term funding in mind. If you are experiencing urgent financial hardship, please speak to a Student Adviser at the … Continue reading NEW: Postgraduate Research Writing-up+ Support Fund
Professional development for GTAs
The York Professional and Academic Development (YPAD) scheme provides teaching staff and Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) with an opportunity to engage in peer-supported professional development, leading to the award of one of four categories of Advance HE accredited fellowship. Find out more about the YPAD scheme, how it works and the professional recognition you can … Continue reading Professional development for GTAs
Not just a bad hair day: Mental health in the time of Covid-19
I have never cried at the hairdressers before. But on Saturday as I read the rumours that another lockdown was going to be announced, tears started welling up. This awful sadness just overcame me, as I remembered the last lockdown. Of course there is nothing wrong with feeling strong emotions and acknowledging your sadness, anger … Continue reading Not just a bad hair day: Mental health in the time of Covid-19
Research data survey: your training needs
We are looking for feedback from all members of the University undertaking research on your experience of working with data. We are particularly interested to hear about training that has helped you to work with your research data and any data-related training needs you have that are not currently being met. Please help us to … Continue reading Research data survey: your training needs
New ! Career Journey Planner for Research Postgraduates
Career planning. What’s your reaction to those words ? Many people experience a negative reaction, regarding it as time consuming or stressful, with tasks or decisions to be put off for as long as possible. For others it suggests opportunity, excitement and development, something they’re keen to spend time on. So, where are you currently … Continue reading New ! Career Journey Planner for Research Postgraduates
PGR Ask Me Anything: Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor, YGRS and GSA
The York Graduate Research School with the Graduate Students’ Association is holding another ‘Ask Me Anything’ event for PGRs to pose questions to a panel of University and GSA representatives. At the next session featuring Vice-Chancellor, Charlie Jeffery, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panel who are there to support you … Continue reading PGR Ask Me Anything: Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor, YGRS and GSA
WATCH AGAIN: Ask Me Anything, October 2020
WATCH: PGR Ask Me Anything Q&A from Thursday 1 October 2020. Sign up for the next PGR Ask Me Anything: Q&A with the Vice-Chancellor, YGRS and GSA on Tuesday 3 November 2020.
GSA funding for the postgraduate community
To stimulate a vibrant and engaging postgraduate community at the University of York, the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) have set up a fund to which any student or staff member can apply. The main objective of the fund is simply to make the postgraduate community better and to support new and innovative ideas and projects. … Continue reading GSA funding for the postgraduate community