Things to know this week
Things to know this week - 28 February 2022
Posted on 28 February 2022
Covid update summary:
Protect. Respect. Be kind.‘Living with Covid’ University update
Following the Government’s relaxation of all Covid restrictions, read the latest University update on Covid measures.
1. IMPORTANT: Maintain good IT security
Now is a good time to check on your IT security. Remember to:
- Enable two-factor authentication by Tuesday 22 March and use it for access to apps and systems
- Don't reply or click on links in unsolicited emails asking for usernames or passwords - if in doubt, go directly to the web page or app you use and check there
- Don't download software from unknown locations and always be suspicious of free or cheap versions of popular software packages
- Choose strong passwords
- Keep everything updated - your antivirus, operating systems and other software
See our IT security information for full details on how to protect yourself from cyber attack.
If you think your machine has been attacked or other activity of concern is taking place, contact the York CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team).
2. University Mental Health Day
This year, we’re expanding University Mental Health Day into a whole week of activities, under the theme ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’. With a packed list of events including wellbeing workshops to an Instagram takeover with York Student Minds, there are a range of options and resources to explore. See also our collection of wellbeing resources and support channels.
3. Coping with uncertainty
With current world events, plus our entering a new phase of ‘living with Covid’, you may be feeling unsettled at the moment. Come to an informal ‘Coping with uncertainty’ wellbeing workshop on Thursday 3 March for advice and guidance on managing stress and worry that can come during a period of change. See also our advice on dealing with anxiety.
4. Work with the Centre for Lifelong Learning
The Centre for Lifelong Learning is planning their 2022/23 programme and would welcome members of all departments, and in particular postgraduates, to develop new course ideas and teaching opportunities. Submit your CV and course idea(s) to lifelonglearning@york.ac.uk by Monday 14 March. Previous teaching experience within higher education is required.
5. Paid facilitator roles in Community Projects
Careers and Placements are recruiting a team of postgraduates to help facilitate sustainability-related Community Projects over Summer Term 2022. These are part-time paid roles to be worked on a flexible basis for a total of 37 hours across the term. Community Projects will be delivered by teams of undergraduate volunteers, and the role of the postgraduate facilitator is to help the team work together to deliver their project. Find out more about the roles.
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