Things to know this week

17 Mar 2025 - How to write your dissertation

Welcome to your postgraduate student news summary of key things happening this week.

1. How to write your dissertation

Our second PGT Dissertation Writing workshop on Thursday (20 March) focuses on methods and results. Explore the purpose of methodology and results sections, examine how they can be structured and the sort of information they typically contain. Hear tips on the most popular software to help you analyse and present your data and focus on the skills and language needed to write these sections of a dissertation.

PGT Dissertation Writing workshops

2. Celebrating neurodiversity

This week, we’re proud to support Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 and champion inclusive practice, share lived experiences, and celebrate the strengths that diverse minds bring to our university. Events include zine workshops, movie night, quiz night, plus discussions on understanding neurodiversity and ‘What makes a Neurodivergent-friendly campus’. To get involved, see Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025

3. Fancy a career in…?

Three separate panel events, one night. On Wednesday 26 March, join Careers and Placements to hear from York alumni and other professionals working in these areas: 

  • Careers in… Data
  • Careers in… Consulting
  • Careers in… Journalism, Writing and Publishing

Find out about career journeys, get an insight into each sector, and ask questions during the Panel Q&A or informal networking. 

Careers events on Handshake

4. Come to a student-led conference

Come to this week’s York SU Community Conference for a stimulating programme of sessions that will challenge your thinking and expand your horizon. With sessions on topics such as climate justice, combatting Imposter Syndrome, EDI and accessibility, as well as student-led initiatives, come network with other students and immerse yourself in sessions outside of your degree area.

York SU Community Conference

Offers, competitions and opportunities

  • Design an emblem to win £200: the team behind the York Optical Ground Station are looking for an emblem that captures its innovative mission 
  • Get discounts during York Restaurant Week
  • Be in with a chance to win an iPad by completing our 2025 Travel and Transport Survey

Log on to Handshake, our careers platform, for jobs and opportunities:

Handshake

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