News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Library services will continue during the lockdown and the main buildings on Campus West will remain open with reduced hours. Find out all the details of what you can do, where you can visit, and how you can help us all stay as safe as possible. Library update – services during lockdown
Rapid asymptomatic testing for students and staff will be available from Sunday 3 January to Friday 5 February. Working with the UK government and the NHS, the University is offering free rapid results covid testing to all asymptomatic students and members of staff on campus. The government recommends that you have two tests, three days … Continue reading Rapid results Covid-19 testing available from Sunday 3 January
York Graduate Research School (YGRS) is delighted to announce that – in addition to UKRI’s recent funding package – the University Executive Board has agreed to fund our new Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF). This is a package of support for PhD researchers receiving their stipend via York, and for UK self-funded PhD researchers, who … Continue reading Covid-19 PhD Scholarship Fund (CPSF)
We are about to embark on an exciting project in relation to LAMP Testing and the University is looking to recruit to a number of job roles to support this work. This is an exciting opportunity to help support our NHS and Yorkshire region in their fight against Covid-19. As part of the Government’s national … Continue reading JOB OPPORTUNITY: LAMP Testing Laboratory Technicians
As a way of supporting you during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Research Excellence Training Team have revised the ‘Effective Project Management’ workshop to include practical tips on how to adapt, adjust and mitigate risk to your research: Effective Project ManagementWednesday 9 December 20209.30-10.45amBook your place via Skills Forge
From finding different places to study for a change of scene to taking the chance to get active, we’ve put together a short guide on making the most of now. Make the most of lockdown life
Planning to travel for the Christmas break? We are putting plans in place to help you do so safely. We will offer rapid results Covid testing on campus by the end of November and would like to get an early indication of how many tests we will need. Tell us if you are interested in … Continue reading Rapid results Covid testing – interested?
We’re giving away #UoYLockdownLoot! Claim your free breakfast sandwich and hot drink – available over the next two weekends. The offer is open to all students, whether you live on campus or not. Complete the order form now: Free breakfast sandwich
The Emergency Student Support Fund has reopened – the first application deadline is Tuesday 17 November 2020. The Emergency Student Support Fund (ESSF) aims to provide short-term financial support for the unanticipated needs of York students caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Students can apply for a maximum of £500 of non-repayable funding. All … Continue reading Emergency Student Support Fund reopens
Mental health: Another casualty of coronavirus?Thursday 15 October 2020 6.30-8pmOnline World Mental Health Day 2020 Lecture An evening of public talks and discussion hosted by the University of York’s Mental Health Research Steering Group with keynote speaker Dr Kwame McKenzie, CEO, Wellesley Institute, Toronto. Join us for an evening of talks and discussion on the implications … Continue reading Marking World Mental Health Day 2020