The University of York Induction for new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs i.e. PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research students) hosted by York Graduate Research School (YGRS) will take place on Wednesday 4 October 13:00-15:30 in the Spring Lane Building (Lecture Theatre SLB/118). A big welcome to all of our new Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs)! The York Graduate Research School … Continue reading Postgraduate Researcher Induction – 4th October 2023
Job opportunity at The York Policy Engine
The York Policy Engine (TYPE) is the University of York’s specialist policy engagement unit. They connect people, ideas and evidence to drive policy change in the pursuit of public good. TYPE is offering an exciting opportunity to fund up to 6 Policy Associates in 2023/24. Associate Scheme Overview: The Policy Associates scheme provides a structured, … Continue reading Job opportunity at The York Policy Engine
A chance to win one of 50 research grants worth £1,000
Santander is providing the opportunity to win one of 50 research grants worth £1,000 each to staff at UK universities conducting any form of research and postgraduate students at any UK university. Applications are open now until the 12 October 2023 There is no limit on the number of applicants per university The grants will be awarded … Continue reading A chance to win one of 50 research grants worth £1,000
Celebrating our Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) results
We have received our 2023 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) results. Like many Russell Group institutions, we conduct the PRES every two years. PRES surveys all our postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and asks you to rank your experience both overall and in nine specific areas (supervision; resources; research culture; community; progression; responsibilities; support; research skills; professional … Continue reading Celebrating our Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) results
Introduction to Teaching and Learning: bookings open for autumn
Introduction to Teaching and Learning training is open for September and Semester 1 booking. If you’re planning to teach as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at York, you need to complete this training (once only). Please go to the Introduction to Teaching and Learning page for all details about the training and how to book.
YGRS Conference Fund – deadline 1 September 2023
The closing date for the next round of the YGRS Conference Fund is midnight on Friday 1 September. Self-funded PGRs can apply for funding to attend UK and international conferences when other funding options have been exhausted. Eligibility guidelines have also been updated to include PGRs who are on a fee waiver but do not … Continue reading YGRS Conference Fund – deadline 1 September 2023
PGRs – tell us what you think of career development resources and support at York
Careers and Placements is carrying out research into how Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) approach career planning, their views on the careers and employability provision at the University of York, and where they might like to see changes. Your responses will help us to review and develop our career provision for the future and provide more tailored … Continue reading PGRs – tell us what you think of career development resources and support at York
Generation Delta Annual Student Survey 2023
Running from 2022 to 2026 and led by Black, Asian and minority ethnic female professors from six universities — Goldsmiths, Leeds, Plymouth, Reading, Sheffield, and Sunderland — the aim of Generation Delta is to lay the foundations for a long-term increase in the number of women of Black, Asian and minority ethnic heritage who are … Continue reading Generation Delta Annual Student Survey 2023
British Library Doctoral Open Day: Music, Sound and Vision Collections
The British Library would like to invite you to the next exciting Doctoral Open Day onsite at St Pancras, London. Music, Sound and Vision Collections (1 September 2023) Several million items of printed music, original manuscripts, private papers, sound and spoken word recordings and moving news images in our collection span all genres from Purcell … Continue reading British Library Doctoral Open Day: Music, Sound and Vision Collections
British Library Doctoral Open Day: Digital Collections and Resources
The British Library would like to invite you to the next exciting Doctoral Open Day onsite at St Pancras, London. Not Just Books! Digital Collections and Resources (25 August 2023) Web archives, metadata, born-digital collections, digital research and much, much more. Discover more about collection areas and methodologies you might not have considered for your … Continue reading British Library Doctoral Open Day: Digital Collections and Resources