News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
What could you do with £1000? The GSA is offering funding of £1000 for at least four community building projects designed to specifically benefit the postgraduate student community. Applications are welcome from individual students, networks and societies, and University of York staff members. Previous examples of projects include: Find out more on the GSA website
Created in collaboration with YuFund, the Postgraduate Events Hardship Fund is for postgraduates who are struggling to attend GSA events due to financial constraints. Apply to the Postgraduate Events Hardship Fund. This funding is specifically relating to events – if you are struggling financially, please see support and advice on our cost of living hub.
Being a Network Coordinator is one of the most enjoyable parts of being a student at the University of York. Networks are social groups exclusively for postgraduate students, designed around specific themes. And Network Coordinators are the volunteers in charge, each with a £500 budget to spend throughout the academic year. Our Networks include PhD … Continue reading GSA: Become a Network Coordinator
The GSA are currently advertising a new part-time Communications and Events Coordinator role. Application deadline: 19 October 2022 Find out more
Are you struggling to find the motivation to sit down and study? Then attending the GSA Study Sessions might just be what you need! In addition to our online summer writing retreats, find your motivation with the GSA. The next in-person study session is on Tuesday 26 July. Come along and discover the benefits of … Continue reading In-person summer study sessions
Choose the new GSA Sabbatical Officer team for 2022/23. Sabbatical Officers lead your postgraduate union and are in the rooms where key decisions are made at the University, representing you. Have your say in who represents you for the next academic year. The roles to vote for are President, Vice-President Academic, and Vice-President Wellbeing and … Continue reading GSA elections: voting now open
The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is launching a student research campaign to inform its new three-year strategy and postgrads are in with a chance of winning vouchers for participating. They’re looking for students to share their thoughts with the GSA about: What your ideal student experience is What you would change about your current experience … Continue reading GSA launches strategy research project
Sabbatical Officers lead your postgraduate union and are in the room where key decisions are made at the University, representing you! Nominate yourself – or someone you know – to be: President Vice-President Academic Vice-President Wellbeing and Community Each of these roles is a full-time sabbatical role that you can start either after you graduate, … Continue reading Be part of the GSA Sabbatical Officer team for 2022/23
Chill and Chat is a new casual drop-in event open to all postgraduates every two weeks in the Wentworth Graduate Common Room (GCR). It’s a space to take a break and chill, do some craft activities, play some games on the PS4, chat, and have some free tea, coffee (or squash) and biscuits. It’s a … Continue reading GSA chill and chat
The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is recruiting a Communications and Events Coordinator. They are looking for candidates excited at the idea of building student engagement through both events, activities and greater outreach to the student body. They are open to flexible working options; full-time, part-time and job share applications are welcome. Starting salary from £21,500 … Continue reading JOB: Communications and Events Coordinator