The White Rose Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York are holding a joint one-day symposium in collaboration with Gale to explore the sources and tools available in the Gale Primary Source database and the Gale Digital Scholar Lab. This free, hybrid event will be held at the University of Leeds and online on Thursday 13 … Continue reading The White Rose Universities & Gale Symposium Event
Research Management Infrastructure – tell us what you think of the support at York
The University has asked the Open Research Strategy Group to take stock of the institution’s current infrastructure and support for effective research data management and to report its findings to University Research Committee. Research Data Management Infrastructure Survey We invite you to submit a response to this short survey. Your responses will help to inform … Continue reading Research Management Infrastructure – tell us what you think of the support at York
Paid role: EDI Research Centre Project Manager
The Department of Psychology is seeking a part-time Project Manager to work with Dr. Karisha Kimone George on an Enhancing Research Culture funded project to develop an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Centre. The Centre will be particularly focused on supporting research in relation to areas such as: The post will involve liaising with … Continue reading Paid role: EDI Research Centre Project Manager
Transform your academic writing this spring
Elevate your academic writing this spring with the Academic Skills Community‘s series of workshops to fine-tune your writing skills. Whether you’re looking to polish your drafts, ensure your work is error-free, or master the essentials of academic integrity, we’ve got the workshop for you:
Why I took part in 3MT – Kate Mooney
If you’re a PhD student, you already know how isolating the experience can be. The only thing that could possibly exacerbate that experience is probably a global pandemic… (thanks a bunch, 2020!) When I applied to 3MT in 2021, I had been working from home for over a year, and had barely been talking to … Continue reading Why I took part in 3MT – Kate Mooney
Why I applied to 3 Minute Thesis – Daisy Johnson
Hi! My name is Daisy Johnson and I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Education, who participated in the 2021 3MT competition. I had seen the Three Minute Thesis competition advertised during my first year at the university and decided to pass due to a lot of other commitments in life at that … Continue reading Why I applied to 3 Minute Thesis – Daisy Johnson
XR Accelerator
XR Network+ is running a free, part-time XR Accelerator for people working in extended reality (XR) and virtual production (VP) technologies at UK universities. The programme is open to early-mid career researchers, late-stage PhD students and research-engaged technicians and provides a unique opportunity for participants to develop entrepreneurial skills, explore what goes into creating a … Continue reading XR Accelerator
3 Minute Thesis 2024 – Applications Now Open!
York 3 Minute Thesis is back for 2024! Open to current PhD researchers at the University of York, you’ll have just three minutes each to communicate the impact of your research to an audience made up of university staff, members of the general public, and industry. The 2024 3MT final at York will take place on … Continue reading 3 Minute Thesis 2024 – Applications Now Open!
You said, we did: Acting on your enrolment feedback
In November 2023, YGRS ran focus groups and a survey with current PGRs to gather your suggestions for improving the support for PGRs from offer to enrolment. Three main themes emerged: problems with finding accommodation, not feeling connected to the University or the University community, and a lack of understanding on starting a PGR degree. … Continue reading You said, we did: Acting on your enrolment feedback
Win a £20 Amazon voucher – Marketing survey
How well do we promote York? Our University Marketing team are looking for your thoughts and feedback on their current promotional materials, to help shape their work for future York students. Share your thoughts via the link below before 29 February for the chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher. All feedback will be anonymous. … Continue reading Win a £20 Amazon voucher – Marketing survey