YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Taking place on 30-31 May 2023 at the London campus, this two-day in-person induction event is designed for all new academic colleagues, professional services staff and postgraduate students who intend to teach and/or support learning at York St John University London. Attendance is recommended for all new teaching and learning support staff (including PSS), and […]
York Business School would like to welcome postgraduate researchers and academic colleagues from across YSJU to the Creative Centre for an afternoon of poster presentations, networking opportunities and refreshments. The event will take place across the mezzanine and hallway areas of the first and second floor of the Creative Centre building. Running schedule: 12.30-13.00 - […]
Facilitator: Professor Garry Tew This session will discuss what a randomised controlled trial (RCT) is, why this type of study is important, and key steps in conducting an RCT. By the end of this session, participants will understand the key features of RCTs and where to find further related information and resources. This session is […]
In this one-hour session, we will cover key principles of successful interviews, discuss the various formats and provide top tips on what employers look for. We support you to prepare effectively to feel ready and confident for your next interview. Key objectives will be: • To develop understanding of different types of interviews, focusing on […]
Session facilitated by Associate Professor Vanessa Corby, Professor of Theory, History and Practice of Art All processes of making be they in the disciplines of creative writing, design, performance, fine art, film or music, I would argue, can be research driven. They engage with a field but find it wanting; there’s a gap to be […]
Session facilitated by Michael Wilson from Business Development Session Overview: Ever wondered how you may be able to secure funding to apply your research in a commercial setting? Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are fully funded projects that are designed for academic experts to work in partnership with an external organisation (on average for a two-year period […]
This session was originally due to take place on 19th June but has been postponed to 26th June. Please inform the Research Office if you previously booked a place but are no longer able to attend at the rescheduled date and time. Session facilitator: Professor Lynne Gabriel Why should we address researcher self-care? This seminar […]
The PhD mental health crisis has only been exacerbated by the pandemic with approximately 1 in 2 PhD students experiencing mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, and 80% of researchers showing signs of mental health distress during the pandemic. This talk will discuss managing mental health during the PhD process, including the statistics behind […]
This workshop is for those preparing to submit their HEA Applications through the Experiential or Developmental Pathways in September 2023. In this workshop, we will guide you through how we review PSF (Professional Standards Framework) based applications for HEA Fellowship (D1-3, Associate Fellow/Fellow/Senior Fellow). You will: learn how we make judgements based on the descriptors and […]
Session facilitated by Professor Robert Mortimer This session will cover the basic approach to writing external research grant applications, and how to maximise your changes of being within the funding frame. It will cover the process from forming an initial idea to submitting the final proposal. Particular focus will be given to what grant reviewers […]
