Online induction
Welcome to the University of York! You're joining a special community where you can pursue your academic interests and develop as an individual.
We will support you in developing your vision for your future. Through diverse experiences, we're here to support you as you develop your academic potential and continue your journey in making a difference in the world.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor and President
Postgraduate researchers: Sign up for your induction event
Postgraduate researchers are members of the York Graduate Research School (YGRS). See YGRS information for new postgraduate researchers and sign up for the face-to-face YGRS induction event on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
How to use the VLE
Our VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) contains online course materials. For taught postgraduates, you'll find links to online seminars and lectures, interactive tools for discussion and collaboration, and places to submit assignments. Postgraduate researchers need to complete the Research Integrity Tutorial and the Being an Effective Researcher Tutorial (BERT) on the VLE in your first year.
Get to know the basics by watching this video.
Use your University username and password to sign in to the VLE - see Things to do first for details.
Complete our 'Understanding consent and being an active bystander' training
To support an inclusive environment at York, we ask all students to complete our Understanding consent and being an active bystander training. This module supports everyone to better understand what sexual consent is, the law around consent, how to respect people’s sexual boundaries, and how to have healthy, consensual relationships.
Understanding consent and being an active bystander
You should complete the module before you begin your programme. Together, we can create a community where everybody feels respected and supported.
You will need to log in to the VLE to complete this module. Use your University username and password to sign in to the VLE - see Things to do first for details.
You can also find out more about University support if you have experienced harassment or sexual violence.
Your career journey
It's good to use the time before you start your postgraduate degree to think about your career plans and goals.
Taught postgraduates
Postgraduate researchers
Postgraduate researchers receive bespoke careers support from our Careers and Placements team and our Research Culture and Researcher Development team.
Your Students' Union
The University of York Students' Union provides independent and confidential advice and guidance to students on academic issues, University policies and procedures, and personal and wellbeing issues.
Success at York
Want to know the secret to a great start to your studies? Watch this video to find out why using our Success at York Toolkit throughout your time at university will keep you motivated and get the most out of your time at York.
Personal safety awareness
Whilst York is one of the safest cities in the UK, it is important to think about personal safety. We have developed a series of videos with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to help you think about assessing, managing and reducing risk and conflict. You will explore situational awareness and ways to defuse a situation, plus the importance of reporting incidents.
