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Like other teams at the university, we in the Research Excellence Training Team<\/a> are getting used to the strange reality of working remotely from home (we are enjoying seeing each other\u2019s houses). We\u2019re still here to provide a friendly (digital!) face, ongoing support, and training to the PGR community at York. Remember the research you are doing is important and has the potential to positively impact on the world, we need you to stay healthy and productive more now than ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, if you have any questions, suggestions or feedback, contact us at rett@york.ac.uk<\/a> and one of the team will get back in touch.
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Our regular training courses – an update!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The RETT team and our great colleagues from across the university and beyond have been looking carefully at what we can deliver for the summer term. As a minimum, we\u2019re confident that we can provide a set of slides and a workbook with exercises for the majority of our remaining sessions. We\u2019re also looking to make use of the VLE<\/a> and other interactive tools to supplement and enhance those materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember you can also access BERT (Being an Effective Researcher Tutorial) year-round in the VLE for a reminder of the tools and support normally available to you as you complete your research degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned to the YGRS Blog<\/a>, and the RETT Twitter account @rett_york<\/a> for any updates!
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3 Minute Thesis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to all those who have submitted applications for 3MT York 2020. We’ve had a fantastic response and are now shortlisting. Applications are now closed<\/strong><\/em>.

We are very happy to announce that our 3MT 2020<\/a> competition is still going ahead<\/strong>! This a truly fantastic and enriching experience for PGRs, so we were determined to keep this event running (with some adjustments of course!). The closing date is the 1st of April<\/strong> so you\u2019ve still got a few days to submit your application<\/a>. At this stage we\u2019re only looking for a catchy title and a 500 word lay summary<\/strong> of your work – but don\u2019t delay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our lucky shortlisted applicants will then be invited to submit a video audition, and 10 finalists will be entered into an online University of York Final. We can\u2019t wait to hear about your exciting research!
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The Training Needs Analysis (TNA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wanting to stay mentally active (and stop Netlfix constantly asking you \u201cAre you still watching?\u201d!), then why not take a look at the TNA and explore your training and skills development options? The TNA is a \u201cLondon Underground\u201d style map that takes you from your current situation, to a destination of your choosing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So for example, say you want to focus on successfully completing your PhD (this is something you should all probably aim for!). The TNA can provide suggested routes for you to successfully reach that destination. This process can really help with creating a personal development plan, and should feed into your TAP and supervisory meetings.
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Ideas for Working from Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being stuck inside we realise that working from home comes with a unique set of challenges! If you\u2019re looking for a bit of structure in your days \u201cat the office\u201d, some of these points may help!:
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Stay in touch with your supervisor, research group and beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n