Alumni Mentoring, Get Involved and Get Connected (Monday 21 May, 4:30pm – 6pm, Heslington Hall)
Alumni Mentoring, Get Involved and Get Connected (Monday 21 May, 4:30pm – 6pm, Heslington Hall)
All Postgraduate Students are invited to register for an exciting programme to promote professional connections, give first hand insights into industry, and help with career planning and confidence. The alumni mentoring programme will run for five weeks, and is informal. Students will be matched with alumni based on their interests and outlooks. There will be suggested exercises (refine your CV, mock phone interview, help with researching work placements etc.), but students and mentors will communicate informally by email, phone and skype during the five weeks. Your experience will be tailored according to your needs.
Alumni have volunteered from across a wide range of industries, with many based in London at major organisations.
Participating students should attend the launch event on Monday 21 May, from 4:30pm – 6pm in Heslington Hall. You will meet with your mentor, receive a short briefing about the programme, and drinks / a buffet will be served.
To register for this unique opportunity to boost your professional progress, please complete the short online form.
Posted on May 18, 2012 in
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White Rose Residential
The RDT have now extended the application deadline for the White Rose residential event due to take place on 24 and 25 May 2012. The new deadline is Monday 21 May at 10am. To register your interest in the event please contact the RDT so that they can gauge numbers by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Posted on May 18, 2012 in
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PGWT Residential 2012
The Researcher Development Team is once again offering its highly popular and successful ‘Intensive Residential Programme for Postgraduates Who Teach’. Two courses will be offered taking place on 19 and 20 September 2012 and 21 and 22 November 2012 and will be held at the Mecure York Fairfield Manor Hotel in York.
Posted on May 16, 2012 in
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Research on ‘Supervising International Doctoral Students at the University of York’
The University are conducting research on ‘Supervising International Doctoral Students at the University of York’ and are looking for International Research Students to volunteer in the research. If you would like to discuss your experience of supervision as PhD student please contact Lesley Catt (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Posted on May 15, 2012 in
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Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
The University of York is currently running the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES in collaboration with the Higher Education Academy. This is a chance for all masters students to provide feedback both positive and constructive in relation to their experience thus far.
Posted on May 11, 2012 in
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Applications for College Tutors now open
Postgraduates and staff are invited to apply for posts as College Tutors and Deans for 2012-13. There is a single application process for posts in all colleges. Application forms are online now. The following posts are expected to be available:
• Alcuin – two Tutors
• Derwent – one Dean and two Tutors
• Goodricke – up to four Tutors
• James – three Tutors
• Halifax – at least three Tutors
• Langwith – four Tutors
• Vanbrugh – three Tutors (Interviews will take place on Wednesday 23 May 9.30am-12noon)
• Wentworth – two Tutors
Deadline for applications Friday May 11th
Interviews will be held during the week 21 to 25 May 2012.
Eligibility
Applicants for College Tutors must be:
• A full-time postgraduate student at the University of York for the year 2012-13. (Unfortunately for legal reasons part-time students are not eligible).
• Registered for a Masters or in the first three years of a PhD programme at York during the year 2012-13. (Unfortunately for legal reasons students in their 4th or “writing-up” year of a PhD programme are not eligible).
• Not studying for a PGCE or other programme involving lengthy placements (please disclose any likely placements or travel in the application form at the end under “other information”).
Applicants for College Deans must be members of staff at the University of York from October 2012.
Role
College Tutors and Deans are members of the College Welfare Team. College Tutors are expected to work an average of 15 hours a week for the college.
Tutors and Deans are required to live in College and are provided with a free room (tutors) or flat (deans) in college. College tutors rooms are for single occupancy. Partners or spouses are welcome to stay as guests in accordance with College rules but the rooms are not suitable for regular occupation by a partner or spouse. Unfortunately no family accommodation is available.
More details of the role and expectations are available in the agreement that college tutors sign on accepting the role.
Training
Members of the College Welfare Teams are required to attend training. An initial training day will take place in early July. The main training days will be in late September. There will be further half-day or evening training sessions during the year. These are all obligatory for college tutors and deans.
Applications
To prepare to complete the application form you should consider your choice of colleges (up to three preferences) and the skills and experiences that you bring to the role of college tutor or dean. You will have space to submit up to 550 words on “your skills, experience and qualifications for the post” and “how you will enhance the College System if appointed.” There is also space for any other information would like a selection panel to know.
Application forms are online now
Posted on May 03, 2012 in
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VLE Student Survey
The E-Learning Team are currently running their annual student survey to get your feedback on Yorkshare, the University’s VLE. Please complete their survey to provide them with your feedback.
Posted on April 23, 2012 in
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Its election time! What does an officer do?
If you are thinking of standing for election, There are some descriptions of the officer roles available on www.yorkgsa.org: President, Academic Officer, Welfare Officer, Services Officer, Finance and Community Officer to help you decide what role is for you.
GSA Principal Officer Elections will happen during May. Any postgraduate student can be nominated and run for one of the five paid GSA Officer positions: President, Academic Affairs, Welfare, Services and Events, Finance and Community. To find out more about the positions see www.yorkgsa.org/elections or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
An informal question and answer session will be held every Monday 16th of April, Thursday 19th of April and Thursday 26th of April between 10:00 and 16:00. Come along to the GSA Office in Wentworth, have tea and biscuits and chat to the President about what it means to be a GSA Officer.
Election Schedule:
Nominations: Monday 30th of April to Wednesday 8th of May.
Candidate Briefing (Compulsory): 9th of May – if you are unable to make this date arrange an alternative with .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Campaigning: 14th May – 4th of June (Please note that all election publicity and materials must be agreed before you start campaigning)
Voting: 28th of May – 4th of June
Posted on April 19, 2012 in
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