Intellectual Property for Research Online Lectures

Vitae have announced that they are running two additional live lectures as part of their IP for Research programme. The lectures will take place on: Monday 1 June 2020 from 1100 – 1230 (UK time) online: this event is designed for researchers in Arts, Humanities and Social Science disciplines. Friday 5 June 2020 from 1030-1200 … Continue reading Intellectual Property for Research Online Lectures

GSA e-lection voting is open

Now is the time to make a difference and vote in the GSA elections. It only takes a couple of minutes, but your vote will have a profound impact. All you need is your student number – and remember 75p is donated to charity for every vote. This is how postgrads take control of their … Continue reading GSA e-lection voting is open

Career Survival for Science Students

Calling all Science PGR Students! Whether you’re nearing the end of your studies, or if you’re just planning for the future, we’re running a careers presentation specifically for Science PGRs in a couple of weeks. 10:00-11:15, 4th June 2020, online Kevin Parker, one of our experienced external trainers from KKI Associates, has offered to join … Continue reading Career Survival for Science Students

Explore Research Related Career Options – Academia and other Sectors

Considering a career in Research? Not sure what direction you want to take?  Our new Working in Research resource is designed to help you gain an insight into a range of careers that involve research across a variety of sectors, including academia, science and technology, business and finance, media, arts and heritage and social policy.  … Continue reading Explore Research Related Career Options – Academia and other Sectors

PhD virtual coffee and chats (for January 2020 intake)

PhD virtual coffee and chats (on Zoom)11am – 12pm Wed 24 June 2020 Register on Zoom hereAdd event to your Google Calendar If you just started your PhD in January 2020, we know that it must have been especially difficult for you that we went into lockdown only a few weeks into your programme. We … Continue reading PhD virtual coffee and chats (for January 2020 intake)

How to Survive Fieldwork and Data Collection

Learn about good practice and tips for doing effective fieldwork and data collection.

Apply to be a college tutor

Could you lead and inspire a community of students? Applications to become a college tutor are now open. College tutors are student members of the college team who live in college and provide a friendly face and first point of contact for other students. They work with student representatives and staff to support and develop college … Continue reading Apply to be a college tutor

York Festival of Ideas goes online

York Festival of Ideas 2020 will take place online from 2 to 14 June under the banner of Virtual Horizons. The Festival of Ideas team has been working with partners to bring together a diverse programme of talks, music, activities and community trails (to explore on your daily exercise). World-class speakers will cover topics from How to Grow a Human … Continue reading York Festival of Ideas goes online

Research opportunity in Japan

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) provides the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese universities and research institutions for visits of between one to 12 months. Eligible applicants need to be either within … Continue reading Research opportunity in Japan