News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
Currently borrowing a library item? Our Campus East book locker and book drop return point will be temporarily closing to relocate back to the Ron Cooke Hub ground floor foyer in June. We’re doing this so that the service remains accessible 24/7 – there are no further changes to the service. Here are some key … Continue reading Campus East book locker relocation
The Open Research team is pleased to share a new guide to Research Data Management, an accessible guide to help University of York researchers navigate the practicalities of managing and sharing their research data. This new guide replaces the guidance previously made available on the Library’s web pages. We are keen to hear from you if you have any suggestions for or thoughts on … Continue reading A new guide to Research Data Management
Join White Rose Libraries as they explore advocacy for the use of Wikidata within the research lifecycle. The role of Wikidata within the research lifecycleWednesday 21 June10am to 12.30pmLFA/204-5 and online This event brings together researchers and professionals from across three institutions and Wikimedia UK to showcase the use of Wikidata. It will start with … Continue reading The role of Wikidata within the research lifecycle
Deadline: Wednesday 24 May 2023 The Library Open Research team are pleased to be recruiting three Graduate Engagement Leads for Open Research. Open to PhD researchers at York, these roles are part-time and flexible to fit around your research and other commitments (0.2 FTE, 7.4 hours per week). About the role Successful applicants will work … Continue reading Graduate Engagement Leads: Apply now
The Library will have winter vacation opening hours between Saturday 24 December and Tuesday 3 January. All Library buildings and services will be open as normal until Friday 23 December. The Morrell helpdesk and chat/email services will be closed from Saturday 24 December until Tuesday 3 January. Kings Manor Library will also be closed during … Continue reading Library opening hours over the winter break
Based in the Harry Fairhurst Building, the Creativity Lab is a vibrant hub for all things digitally creative, offering local businesses, academic colleagues and students the opportunity to play with and learn about emerging technologies. Whether you want to develop new skills and access technical support through our range of practical kit workshops and masterclasses or for those … Continue reading Creativity Lab: learn about emerging technologies
The Library’s Family Study Room is now open. We want everyone to be able to use the Library without barriers or limits; the Family Study Room is one way to enable our students with children to succeed in their academic endeavours. The Family Study Room is a dual use space, with half of the room … Continue reading Library Family Study Room is now open
Are you drowning in Data? Don’t think you’re making the most of your data? Don’t despair! This September, dip into our two-week interdisciplinary showcase. With events and selection boxes of talks across all three faculties, we’ll be showcasing data science and the power of machine learning/artificial intelligence across research at York. Perfect for staff and … Continue reading Data Discoveries: the power of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence across subjects
We know the SafePod service is important to researchers who need to access sensitive datasets for their research. This webinar will highlight what’s on offer, so that those who may benefit from using a SafePod know about the service and how to use it. Registration is now open for this online webinar on Eventbrite.
The study room for postgraduates in the Library is moving on Friday 15 July. Currently in the Burton (LBU/003), the study room for postgraduates will move to room LMO/111 in the Morrel building on Friday 15 July 2022. Room LMO/111 is currently available for postgraduates and we encourage you to start using the space. The room allows for a greater capacity and … Continue reading Postgraduate study room move in the Library