YSJ, Academic Development Programme

Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research

Professional Recognition: Getting Started with Fellowship (Cohort 12, Option 1)

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

This is a practical workshop session for those with two or more years' experience of teaching or supporting learning in HE, who are committed to gaining Associate, Fellow or Senior Fellow status via the Experiential Route. By the end of the session, attendees will have mapped their experience and begun to develop their evidence for […]

Professional Recognition: Getting Started with Fellowship (Cohort 12, Option 2)

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

This is a practical workshop session for those with two or more years' experience of teaching or supporting learning in HE, who are committed to gaining Associate, Fellow or Senior Fellow status via the Experiential Route. By the end of the session, attendees will have mapped their experience and begun to develop their evidence for […]

Field Research: Challenges and Risk Management

SK/036

Session facilitated by Dr Pauline Couper and academic colleagues from the Geography team at YSJU Field research is a messy business. From planning logistics and negotiating access to places and people, through looking after your own safety, to coping with the complexities of constructing knowledge from the world-in-process; dealing with the unexpected is an inevitable […]

The Great PGR Debate

The Winning Post Winning Post, 127-129 Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire

Organised by the School of Science, Technology and Health at York St John University in conjunction with Pint of Science York The Great PGR Debate will see PGRs from York St John University and the University of York pitted against one another. Following a series of short research and career talks, students and academics will […]

Academic Induction York

SK/037 Skell Building, York Campus

Taking place on 25-26 May 2023 at the York 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.  Attendance is recommended for all new teaching and learning support staff, and it is a […]

Academic Induction London

LX601, London Campus , United Kingdom

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 PGR Flagship Event

Creative Centre York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 - […]

RIPPLE Reading Group

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

Why don't students make use of all the support we offer? How can we work with our students and offer help effectively? Join the RIPPLE reading group on Thursday, 8th June, 9.30-10.30am (Teams), for a discussion of these issues, introduced by Kate Dexter.   We will begin by discussing Adnan Qayyum, 'Student help-seeking attitudes and […]

Introduction to Randomised Trials

York St John University 44 Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Interviewing for professional opportunities

HG/138 York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Transforming creative practice into a creative research project

York St John University 44 Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Responsible Research Practices

York St John University 44 Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Facilitator: Professor Garry Tew This session will discuss the importance of good research conduct and responsibilities that are expected of the research community. By the end of this session, participants will be able to distinguish between research integrity and research ethics, identify sources of guidance on professional responsibility, and summarise the basic virtues that guide […]