Things to know this week
Things to know this week - 30 January 2023
Posted on 30 January 2023
UoY community update
Your questions on industrial action answered
YUSU is hosting a live session on upcoming industrial action with Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery at 6.15pm tonight (Monday 30 January). The discussion will be live streamed from YUSU’s Instagram account. All dates for February and March industrial action have now been confirmed - see industrial action information for students.Supporting those affected by global crises
We are a University of Sanctuary for asylum seekers and refugees and the University supports those affected by global crises. For our students, this might mean providing support for your wellbeing, financial help and guidance, advice on what to do if you are struggling academically and help connecting with other students. We also have opportunities for our students to help support those whose lives have been disrupted by global events:
- Help refugees and asylum seekers in York improve their English through conversation afternoons. No previous experience is required.
- Support the new UoY Ukrainian Society in organising an event and exhibition to mark one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday 24 February.
Correction: Disability drop-ins
Last week, we told you about the weekly Disability drop-in sessions. These take place in the Library on Thursdays and not Tuesdays, as previously stated.
1. Make time to talk
Thursday 2 February is Time to Talk Day, a day when everyone is encouraged to talk about mental health. The more conversations we have, the more barriers we can break down, helping to end the stigma that many people can feel about mental health problems. Download the Time To Talk bingo card to help start conversations.
2. Help to find part-time work
If you want help to find part-time work, the Cost of Living Ambassadors and the Careers and Placements team are holding a drop-in event tomorrow (Tuesday 31 January). Come along to the Piazza building at 4pm for information and resources to help with your job search. Read more about how we can help you find part-time work.
3. How to do what you love and love what you do
Learn to articulate your strengths - the things you’re good at and you love to do - to help identify opportunities to pursue in your future. Running this term for first year undergraduates, our award-winning York Strengths Development Sessions can help give you an insight into your future career choices. Book your place via Handshake today.
4. Thinking about further study?
Whether you’re thinking about applying or already have an offer, our Postgraduate Online Open Day is one of the best ways to see what postgraduate study at York is all about. Join us on Wednesday 8 February 2023 to meet your department, talk through the admissions process, hear advice about funding options and chat to other postgraduate students. Book your place at our Postgraduate Online Open Day - don't forget there is a 10% discount on taught postgraduate courses for eligible York students.
5. LGBT+ History Month
Every February, LGBT+ History Month aims to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. There are a number of events and activities taking place to mark LGBT+ History Month, including a celebration of Anne Lister this week in Anne Lister College.
Offers, competitions and paid opportunities
- The Global Programmes team is looking for students studying a science subject for paid science mentor roles
- Last chance: Win a £50 voucher with our UoY catering surveys
Log on to Handshake, our careers platform, for jobs and opportunities.
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