Calling all PGRs, early career researchers, and civil society involved in disability research, activism & practice! Date: 21 June 2024 Location: University of Leeds, Michael Sadler Building This is a PGR-led hybrid interdisciplinary conference for PGRs, early career researchers, and civil society involved in disability research, activism & practice. This event is an opportunity to discuss … Continue reading Anarchy and Activism event: Call for submissions
Disability Research at York – Informal Networking Meeting
Disability Research at York – Informal Networking MeetingWednesday 15 May, 2024, 12pm – 2pmHybrid event – D/K/102 or participate via Zoom This is an initial informal networking meeting to bring together researchers (staff and PGRs) broadly engaged in disability research at York. We are aware that there is disability research (which may also encompass neurodiversity … Continue reading Disability Research at York – Informal Networking Meeting
Digital Creativity day: Invent a game
Digital Creativity day: Invent a game – Thursday 9th May 2024 – 10:00 – 16:00 – Creativity Lab (LFA/103) Games, like video games, board games, and card games, can be a great way to engage audiences, using play to explore ideas, educate, and inform (or just have a fun time). During this day-long workshop, you … Continue reading Digital Creativity day: Invent a game
Working in Research – Careers Panel Events, 24th April 18.00-20.00, Exhibition Centre
Are you interested in using your research skills beyond your PhD, but need more insight into how they can be applied in types of work ? This event is designed to help you gain an insight into a range of research based career opportunities in sectors such as academia, public sector, heritage, media, technology and … Continue reading Working in Research – Careers Panel Events, 24th April 18.00-20.00, Exhibition Centre
Contributors wanted: NIHR Advisory Groups
The NIHR Policy Research Unit in the Economics of Health and Social Care Systems (ESHCRU) is looking for public contributors with lived experience of health and social care to join their advisory groups. The NIHR particularly encourage applications from groups that are underrepresented on our advisory groups, including younger adults and people who identify as … Continue reading Contributors wanted: NIHR Advisory Groups
Open Research at York fortnight (7-17 May 2024)
Join members of the University of York research community at the end of semester for an exciting and inspiring series of open research aligned events. The programme covers a diverse set of practices, topics and formats including training workshops, discussion groups and research showcases. These events aim to be collaborative and accessible, with relevance to … Continue reading Open Research at York fortnight (7-17 May 2024)
‘Careers in…’ panel and networking events focused on: Education; Environment and Sustainability; Screen Industries
Wednesday 10 April, 18.00-20.00, Exhibition Centre, Campus West This event features 3 different panels, each focused on a specific sector: Education; Environment and Sustainability; and Screen Industries. Hear from panel members working in a range of different jobs within each sector. They will share their experiences and insights, answer your questions, and be available to … Continue reading ‘Careers in…’ panel and networking events focused on: Education; Environment and Sustainability; Screen Industries
Paid internship opportunities with YCEDE
Application deadline: Friday 12 April, 5pm (BST) The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) are looking for 4 postgraduate researchers to help support their work across various aspects of project support and development. All four ‘mini internships’ will consist of a total of 37 hours work across approximately 4-5 weeks, paid at a … Continue reading Paid internship opportunities with YCEDE
York Open Research Awards 2024
Now in its fourth year, the York Open Research Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate projects and initiatives across all disciplines which engage with, reflect upon, or advocate for open research practices and principles. Submissions are open until Monday 22 April with £400 prizes on offer to students, postgraduate researchers and ECRs in each faculty. … Continue reading York Open Research Awards 2024
Should You Enter 3 Minute Thesis? – Laura Cowell
The short answer is: yes! As a previous University of York 3 Minute Thesis finalist, I honestly cannot recommend this competition enough. Keep reading to find out why it is an opportunity not to be missed! What is 3 Minute Thesis? The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition involves giving a 3 minute talk explaining the … Continue reading Should You Enter 3 Minute Thesis? – Laura Cowell