PostgraduateStudentWelcome Programme 2014

Welcome Letter

to the University of York!

Starting at a new University can be a little daunting. Thats why the University and the Graduate Students Association (GSA) have teamed up to produce a week of welcome talks, events and socials to help you settle down.

Get to know campus, check out the local supermarkets, have a chilling experience on a Ghost Tour, or just get to know what the University can offer you while youre studying here.

All of the events are free and you can just turn up. However some are ticketed which must be booked online. Some events are also targeted specifically to international students, though all students are welcome to go along. Events with a research symbol are restricted to research students only, and not students studying a taught programme. Please see the key below for the icons to look out for.

If you need any help or advice over the next few days, look out for volunteers wearing yellow Welcome t-shirts. Otherwise, feel free to contact either the GSA or Student Support services (see page opposite).

Although this booklet provides most of the events during the week, they are subject to change so keep an eye out on www.yorkgsa.org/welcome through-out the week for updates!

If Welcome Week isnt enough for you, the GSA runs numerous events during the rest of the year. These extend from social events to academic support and advice to trips across the country. Youre more than welcome to organise your own events with us too!

Enjoy your time at York!

Ticketed Events International Research Students Only

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Your Key Contacts

University Student Support

Graduate Students Association

The Student Support Hub, located in Market Square, is the first point of contact for all central student support related enquiries.

Staff based in the Student Support Hub provide advice about international support, immigration, financial hardship, Direct Loans, housing rights, managing a budget, council tax and many other practical matters.

The GSA is the primary representative body for all registered postgraduate students at the University of York. Whether youre doing a Masters and here for a year, or a PhD and here for a few years, get to know your GSA and get involved!

We aim to provide a social community for postgraduates through our dedicated postgraduate welcome week, regular events, trips and free sport see the back of this booklet for more information. We also represent postgraduate views on a variety of university committees, provide academic and welfare support and offer advice on a wide variety of issues.

The Student Support Hub is where information is given and appointments made for the Open Door Team, for emotional and psychological support, and Disability Services.

www.york.ac.uk/sshub

The University of York is one of few universities in the UK to have a students association specifically for postgraduates. All our officers are elected annually if youd like to help us and become a voluntary officer, come and talk to us about our election taking place towards the end of October.

www.yorkgsa.org

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EVENT: Campus tourTIME: 12.30pmVENUE: Ron Cooke Hub, Wentworth College

A tour of main campus.

EVENT: Shopping Trip (sb.1)TIME: 2pmVENUE: Heslington Hall

Learn where you can catch the sb.1 bus to the local Morrisons.

EVENT: KaraokeTIME: 8pmVENUE: Wentworth College

Sing a tune and make new friends!

EVENT: Shopping Trip (sb.1)TIME: 2pmVENUE: Heslington Hall

Learn where you can catch the sb.1 bus to the local Morrisons.

EVENT: Quiz NightTIME: 8pmVENUE: Roger Kirk Centre

Great at trivia? Heres your change to show off your general knowledge skills (or lack thereof) while hanging out with other postgrads.

EVENT: Campus TourTIME: 10amVENUE: Ron Cooke Hub, Wentworth College

A tour of main campus.

EVENT: Shopping Trip (sb.1)TIME: 12noonVENUE: Heslington Hall

Learn where you can catch the sb.1 bus to the local Morrisons.

EVENT: Campus TourTIME: 2pmVENUE: Ron Cooke Hub, Wentworth College

A tour of main campus.

Saturday 20th September

Sunday 21st September

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EVENT: Netball Taster SessionTIME: 5.30pmVENUE: Sports Hall Tent

Monday 22nd September

EVENT: Shopping Trip (sb.1)TIME: 10amVENUE: Heslington Hall

Learn where you can catch the sb.1 bus to the local Morrisons.

EVENT: Shopping Trip (20)TIME: 11.15amVENUE: Heslington Hall

Learn where you can catch the 20 bus to Monks Cross shopping centre.

EVENT: Shopping Trip (20)TIME: 2.15pmVENUE: Heslington Hall

Learn where you can catch the 20 bus to Monks Cross shopping centre.

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EVENT: CeilidhTIME: 8.30pmVENUE: Ron Cooke Hub, Heslington East

Learn a traditional Scottish/Irish Jig performed by a live band. Bagpipes not included (sorry).

The Student Support Hub are running police registration trips from the market square at: 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 Monday to Friday during Welcome Week and week 1 of term.

Registry are running Tier 4 Registration sessions that will be held on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd September in RCH/018 & D/L/117 from 09:00 - 17:00, and Sunday 28th, Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th in RCH/018 & D/114, also from 09:00 - 17:00.

EVENT: Careers: What we can offer postgradsTIME: 12.30pmVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Utilising the York alumni networkTIME: 1pm VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: York: The City and its HistoryTIME: 2pm VENUE: Central Hall

Vikings, Romans, Abbeys and even why Yorkshire hates Lancashire - your essential guide to knowing the beautiful historical city that youll call home.

EVENT: Introduction from Student Support Services TIME: 3pm VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Exploring the UK TIME: 3.30pm VENUE: Central Hall

Great things come in small packages. It may just be an island, but the UK has plenty to see. Find out about our trips, and how you can make the best of your time here.

EVENT: Squash Taster Session TIME: 4.40pm VENUE: Sports Hall Tent

EVENT: Ghost Tour 1 TIME: 6.30pm VENUE: Main entrance to the Minister

Let a professional guide take you through the spooky side of Yorks history.

EVENT: Drinks at the Kings Manor & Pub Crawl TIME: 7pm VENUE: The Kings Manor

Located in the centre of York, Kings Manor is the hub for archaeology and medieval studies students. Start with a glass of wine or soft drink here and then explore all the great pubs and evening venues across York in our pub crawl. (Options will be available for those who dont drink alcohol too).

EVENT: Film screening - Django UnchainedTIME: 8pm VENUE: TFTV, Heslington East

Tired after a long day and not ready to hit town? Enjoy an easy-going film for you to relax and meet other likeminded students.

EVENT: Ghost Tour 2 TIME: 8.30pm VENUE: Kings Manor

Let a professional guide take you through the spooky side of Yorks history.

Tuesday 23rd September

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EVENT: International Student Orientation ProgrammeTIME: 10amVENUE: Central Hall

Everything you need to know as an international student studying in York - from academic integrity to English Language courses.

EVENT: Open Mic Night TIME: 8pm VENUE: Vanburgh College

Show off your talents: share a tune, perform a dramatic piece, share a joke or two or just come along to listen. What you do is up to you, the postgraduate student body is full of talent!

Wednesday 24th September

EVENT: Careers: Employability Tutorial for PGTsTIME: 9.30amVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Introduction to Library & IT Services TIME: 10am VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Introduction to the GSATIME: 10.30am VENUE: Central Hall

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EVENT: Introduction to at York SportsTIME: 11am VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Introduction to Academic SupportTIME: 11.30am VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: International Opportunities to Study and Work Abroad for PostgraduatesTIME: 12.30pm VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Introduction from University of York Students Union (YUSU)TIME: 2pm VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Careers: Work and volunteering opportunitiesTIME: 3pm VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Introduction to the GSATIME: 3.30pm VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Volleyball Taster Session TIME: 5.30pm VENUE: Sports Hall Tent

EVENT: Academic IntegrityTIME: 11amVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Welcome Reception with Lord MayorTIME: 12.30pmVENUE: Central Hall

A chance to meet with the Lord Mayor of York, with a warm cup of tea/coffee.

EVENT: Postgraduate Information FairTIME: 2pmVENUE: Information Centre, Physics

Stalls and information from a variety of University of York departments, networks and external organisations.

EVENT: Join the York Student Think TankTIME: 4pmVENUE: BS008, Berrick Saul Building

As part of the YUSU Give it a go scheme, weve teamed up with the YSTT to give you a chance to get involved with pivotal student research.

EVENT: College Evening Events

Ask your college for more information.

Thursday 25th September

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EVENT: Vice Chancellors WelcomeTIME: 1pmVENUE: Central Hall

*COMPUlSORY*A warm welcome to the University of York by the Vice-Chancellor.

EVENT: Family Network welcome and activitiesTIME: 10amVENUE: Peter lee Dining Room, Wentworth Edge

For parents and children alike! The Family Network is there to support student parents, so if youve got a young one and youre studying, come along. And bring the kids too!

Friday 26th September

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EVENT: Introduction to the University of YorkTIME: 10am VENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Careers: Employability Tutorial for PGRsTIME: 10.30amVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Introduction to the Researcher Development TeamTIME: 11amVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Introduction to the Research Student Administration TeamTIME: 11.30amVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Library: Resources for your researchTIME: 12.30pmVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Academic IntegrityTIME: 2pmVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Research Computing SupportTIME: 2.30pmVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: Building the PGR CommunityTIME: 3pmVENUE: Central Hall

EVENT: YorNightTIME: All dayVENUE: Across York

A delightful evening organised as part of Yorks contribution to the European Researchers Night. More information available onwww.yornight.com

EVENT: The Courtyard open for drinksTIME: 8pm

EVENT: Board Games NightTIME: 8pmVENUE: Wentworth Graduate Common Room

As part of the YUSU Give it a go scheme, weve teamed up with the Sci-fi and Fantasy society for a fun night of board games and pizza.

EVENT: Film screening - Anchorman 2TIME: 8pmVENUE: TFTV Heslington East

Postgraduate Researcher Day

EVENT: Tennis Taster sessionTIME: 2pmVENUE: Sports Hall Tent

EVENT: Badminton Taster sessionTIME: 5.30pmVENUE: Sports Hall Tent

EVENT: Film screening - The Monuments MenTIME: 8pmVENUE: TFTV, Heslington East

Tired after a long day and not ready to hit town? Enjoy an easy-going film for you to relax and meet other likeminded students.

EVENT: lGBTQ Network NightTIME: 8pmVENUE: Peter lee dining room, Wentworth College

Specifically for postgraduate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students, enjoy a good night out in York.

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EVENT: Open Bus TourTIME: 10amVENUE: Wentworth Reception

EVENT: Open Bus TourTIME: 11amVENUE: Wentworth Reception

EVENT: Open Bus TourTIME: 12noonVENUE: Wentworth Reception

EVENT: Free Day trip to KnaresboroughTIME: All dayVENUE: 9.15am Heslington East Interchange, 9.30am Wentworth College

EVENT: Football Taster sessionTIME: 7pmVENUE: Sports Hall Tent

EVENT: Jazz EveningTIME: 8pmVENUE: Wentworth College

Relax and have a drink to a chilled-out Jazz night.

EVENT: Film screening - Captain America 2 - The Winter SoldierTIME: 8pmVENUE: TFTV, Heslington East

EVENT: City of York tourTIME: 1.15pmVENUE: University Information Centre

EVENT: Basketball Taster sessionTIME: 1.30pmVENUE: Sports Hall Tent

Saturday 27th September

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EVENT: PhD Network BrunchTIME: 11.30am - 1pm Drop in SessionVENUE: Derwent College GCR

Get involved in the PhD Network - a great way to meet lots of other research students.

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Get Involved

Welcome Week 2014

How you can get involved

STAND FOR ElECTIONFrom voluntary council positions to paid officer roles, the GSA is a great place to improve and engage with postgraduate life. We have elections twice a year - once in October and once in May, which gives you ample opportunity to put your name forward.

Find out more on:www.yorkgsa.org/representation

Alternatively, get involved in your department by becoming a course representative. Not only will this give you a direct opportunity to influence your department, but will also give you the chance to work with other course representatives across campus.

PARTICIPATE IN A NETWORKPostgraduate Networks are great places to meet new and interesting people. If youre a PhD student, our PhD Network is always offering opportunities to socialise and share what youre researching with others.

Our LGBTQ network is a great way to meet other postgraduates who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer. The Family network caters for students with children.

And you can always create your own too!

COME AlONG TO OUR TRIPS & EVENTSWere always running all sorts of events and trips. These have included trips all across the UK from the spires of Edinburgh to the local seaside at Filey. Its a great and affordable way to see all the great attractions that the UK has to offer, while also meeting other students and making new friends.

We also have a packed events calendar, with spooky Halloween parties to mellow Jazz nights and even a pub night or two.

Keep up to date on all of these at:www.yorkgsa.org/events

Getting involved in the GSA is a great way to make friends at the University of York. Here are 3 simple ways to make the most of your time here.