Things to know this week
Things to know this week - 3 May 2022
Posted on 3 May 2022
UoY community update
Make sure you’re up to date with your vaccinations
The UK Healthy Security Agency has recently reported a re-emergence of meningitis B. Meningitis symptoms, which may not all be present, include:
- severe headache
- dislike of bright light
- neck stiffness
- nausea and vomiting
- confusion and drowsiness
- convulsions/seizures
- red/purple rash which does not fade on pressure
All students need to be up to date with vaccinations against Covid-19, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and meningococcal MenACWY vaccines. Arrange these with your doctor. Find out more about infectious illnesses.
1. Study success tip: sleep
Research shows there are strong links between sleep, learning and memory - aim for between seven and nine hours of sleep a night. Have trouble sleeping? There are lots of things you can do to help yourself. Our information on sleep contains advice on how to get a good night’s rest. See our other top tips for study and exam success.
2. “..the more I do, the more I realise I can and the more confident and relaxed I feel…”
Our series of ‘Confidence to speak and listen’ workshops starting on Wednesday 4 May gives you opportunities to speak up, listen and practise interactions without being judged, critiqued or evaluated. Reflect on what confidence is and how we can help each other build it, and take part in improvisation games, elevator pitches, mini-presentations and collaborative tasks. Sign up to all four sessions.
3. Considering a career in research?
Our ‘Working in Research’ event on Wednesday 4 May will help you gain an insight into a range of research-based career opportunities in sectors such as academia, public sector, not for profit and commercial sectors. Develop your career ambitions by connecting with, and learning from, research professionals in this informal setting. Sign up to find out more about a career in research.
4. Job opportunity: Summer Residential Assistants
The Access and Outreach team are holding four residentials this summer aimed at prospective students who are underrepresented in Higher Education and they are looking for students to support the participants. Application deadline: Monday 9 May. Find out more and apply for the roles.
5. Explore York Festival of Ideas
Attend over 150 FREE in-person and online events at York Festival of Ideas, including talks, performances and panel discussions. With topics ranging from archaeology to art, film to food, politics to psychology and more. The Festival promises something for all interests, offering entertainment but also important discussions of complex issues such as the war in Ukraine. Browse the full York Festival of Ideas programme.
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