Things to know this week
Things to know this week - 21 Oct 2024: Looking ahead to Consolidation Week
Posted on 21 October 2024
UoY community update
Fees and accommodation payment reminder - 31 October 2024
A quick reminder that if you pay your own tuition fees or accommodation costs, a payment instalment is due at the end of this month. The easiest way to pay is via the ‘My Finance’ section in e:Vision. If you have set up a direct debit, this will be automatically taken around the due date. REMEMBER: We will never contact you and ask for your card details over the phone for payments. See our 7 tips for spotting a scam.Library enters ‘eco mode’ soon
From next Monday (28 October), the Library is in ‘eco-mode’. This means that while the Morrell building remains open until midnight, the Burton closes at 9.30pm and the Fairhurst closes at 10pm.Student Support Plans: have your say
Student Support Plans (SSPs) provide a personalised plan of adjustments so that students are not disadvantaged by a disability or condition. We’re working on improving support in this area and need your feedback on the content of the SSP itself as well as the application process. Whether you have an SSP or not, we’d love to hear your views. Sign up to get involved with the Student Support Plans project.
1. Looking ahead to Consolidation Week
It’s Consolidation Week next week - a time to pause and take a break, catch up, reflect on your learning and plan your next steps. Read our suggestions for things you could do to make the most of Consolidation Week 2024.
2. Study smarter, not harder
Boost your academic success with our online Study smarter not harder workshop on 29 October (login required). Explore techniques to optimise your study habits, including tips for time management, active learning methods, and effective note-taking. See all forthcoming academic skills workshops.
3. When good enough is good enough
Do you worry about your results and feedback? Do you feel that your work is not good enough? Do you feel that you’re not coping as well as you should with academic pressure? Read our advice on dealing with perfectionism. You can also use the Success at York Toolkit for videos, podcasts and activities to help you explore academic optimism.
4. Meet the Careers and Placements team for competition fun!
The next Careers and Placements Open House event is on Wednesday (23 October). Drop in to the Careers Building between 2-4pm where the theme will be ‘The Scary World of Work’. Meet the friendly faces behind Careers and Placements for top advice, competitions, prizes and more! Ask them about current opportunities such as the York Futures Scholarship or applying to YuFund for student projects.
Offers, competitions and paid opportunities
- New student? Complete the York SU First Impressions survey for the chance to win up to £100 or a bundle of Long Boi merch
- Apply to be part of the Black Access Student Team to support widening access and help students who are considering applying to university
- Complete the SWANS student wellbeing survey for the chance to win £50 vouchers
- Win £1,000 with the Brighter Futures Grants Programme
- Enter the Handshake Live Rent Free prize draw for a chance to win £3,000
- Countdown to Christmas with an exclusive six week membership at York Sport
Log on to Handshake, our careers platform, for jobs and opportunities.
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