York Graduate Research School

The York Graduate Research School (YGRS) connects more than 2,000 postgraduate researchers (PGRs) across all disciplines and brings together the support you need to make the most of your research project.

Features

European Doctoral Summer School

Consider how to maximise your strengths, skills, career prospects and self confidence with PGRs from different institutions, culture and values. Bookings for the European Doctoral Summer School are now open.

Latest newsletter

Read our news round-up in the latest YGRS newsletter, featuring European Doctoral Summer School and research skills development sessions, Three Minute Thesis, plus careers information and other opportunities.

About York Graduate Research School

Thinking about applying for a postgraduate research degree?

News, events and opportunities

Industrial action

See all updates about industrial action taking place at the University.

Your chance to shape the new Students’ Union

Our two Students’ Unions are coming together to form one union and YUSU and GSA want your thoughts on what you want from a new Students' Union.

Call for volunteers: get involved with Thrive & Survive

Get involved with the peer support How to Thrive and Survive in your PhD sessions.

Cost of living support

The current cost of living crisis is affecting everyone. See our cost of living hub for all the ways the University can support you.

York Graduate Research School blog

Key information

New PGRs

Academic progression

Research integrity

Support & wellbeing

Researcher development

Careers

Teaching

Public engagement

PGR feedback

Useful links

Departmental contacts

Details of the Postgraduate Administrator and the Graduate Chair for each department.

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PGR supervisors (staff site)

Information to support supervising postgraduate researchers.

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Gradmin wiki site

Useful information for Postgraduate Administrators.

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Policies and documents

Policies, forms and documents related to postgraduate research.

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