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Category: Postgraduate

  • I hate AI slop, so I did a Master’s Degree about ethics and data privacy.

    I hate AI slop, so I did a Master’s Degree about ethics and data privacy.

    Hiya! I’m Lou, and I am about to finish my time at the University of York on the Applied Ethics and Data Privacy MA course. Before my postgraduate studies, I…

  • Working in Heslington Hall

    Working in Heslington Hall

    My name is Sam, and I’m a second year PhD student in the History Department at the University of York. York has been a terrific place to live and work.…

  • Commuting to York as a Neurodivergent Student

    Commuting to York as a Neurodivergent Student

    Commuting to the University of York has been an important part of my student experience, especially as a neurodivergent person. Choosing to live off campus gave me the stability and…

  • Money-Saving Tips from an International Student at the University of York

    Money-Saving Tips from an International Student at the University of York

    Money, money, money… Is it funny? The short answer is: not always. Planning to move, live and study abroad for the first time can feel seriously overwhelming, especially when you’re…

  • Coffee on a budget: my favourite spots in York

    Coffee on a budget: my favourite spots in York

    Enjoying York’s café scene doesn’t have to be expensive. In this blog, I’ll share my favourite budget‑friendly coffee spots in York.

  • Work-life balance as a PhD student: Is it a myth?

    Work-life balance as a PhD student: Is it a myth?

    One of the things that scared me about starting a PhD was the prospect of not having a healthy work-life balance. I would talk to other PhD students, read blogs,…

  • Going Medieval in York

    Going Medieval in York

    Hello, reader! My name is Ramalya, and I’m currently completing my MA in Medieval Studies with York’s Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS). In this blog, I will give you a…

  • Finding Myself in the Medieval City

    Finding Myself in the Medieval City

    Hiya! My name is Amanda, and I’m currently earning my MA in Medieval Studies. My academic interests are very interdisciplinary; I sit at the intersection of literary, manuscript, medieval, and…

  • Work-based dissertation rather than traditional dissertation

    Work-based dissertation rather than traditional dissertation

    My name is Chandradeep, and I am delighted to be a part of School of Business and Society at University of York. I bring over eight years of professional experience…

  • Making friends as a PhD student at York

    Making friends as a PhD student at York

    Starting a PhD can be an intimidating journey. One of the things I heard most before coming to York was that it can be lonely. After all, you have to…

  • Why I chose an applied dissertation over a traditional dissertation

    Why I chose an applied dissertation over a traditional dissertation

    Hi, I’m Cameron, a postgraduate studying MSc International Business. For my dissertation module, my group worked with an insurance company based in London instead of writing a solo research dissertation.…

  • From Tajikistan to York: Finding My Leadership Style in the UK’s First Human Rights City

    From Tajikistan to York: Finding My Leadership Style in the UK’s First Human Rights City

    Hi everyone! My name is Muiz, and I am an international student from Tajikistan studying MA in Applied Human Rights at the Department of Politics and I . I am…