Insessional support and language development
Language and skills events and workshops
Attend our workshops and events to improve your knowledge and skills. All workshops and events are free of charge.
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Attend our academic discussion group
Wednesdays, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
New location: Foss 035
Join our weekly discussion group. Try out your discussion and argument skills on academic topics. Practise critical thinking and giving your opinion, with no assessments or preparation needed.
Confidence: An academic discussion group event
Wednesday 7 February, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
On campus, Foss building - F.S. 035
As part of Building Belonging's 'Confidence' week, join our friendly group, to enjoy discussing the topic of 'Confidence'. Practise critical thinking and giving your opinion, with no specialist knowledge or preparation needed and your English does not need to be perfect.
Empowerment: An academic discussion group event
Wednesday 6 March, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
On campus, Foss building - F.S. 035
For Building Belonging's Empowerment week, everyone is welcome to join our friendly group to enjoy 'A Discussion about Inclusivity'. Practise critical thinking and giving your opinion, with no specialist knowledge or preparation needed. Your English does not need to be perfect.
Attend an in-person workshop
Improve the skills you need for successful participation in your university studies. These workshops are open to all York St John students and are free of charge.
Presentation skills workshops
Perfect your presentations and learn ways to reduce stress and nerves.
Wednesday 7 February 2024
Foss 035
- 2.30pm to 3.30pm - Learn more about preparing and delivering presentations at a UK university.
- 3.30pm to 4.00pm - Presentation practice with Kate: A friendly and supportive practice session. Your presentation skills, confidence or English language do not need to be perfect.
Thursday 8 February 2024
Join online (via Microsoft Teams)
- 10.00am to 11.00am - Learn more about preparing and delivering presentations at a UK university.
- 11.00am to 11.30am - Presentation practice with Kate: A friendly and supportive practice session. Your presentation skills, confidence or English language do not need to be perfect.
Friday 9 February 2024
De Grey 109
- 2.30pm to 3.30pm - Learn more about preparing and delivering presentations at a UK university.
- 3.30pm to 4.00pm - Presentation practice with Kate: A friendly and supportive practice session. Your presentation skills, confidence or English language do not need to be perfect.
Easter online Academic Discussion Groups
The Academic Discussion Group is going online for the Easter holiday. Join our friendly, supportive discussion sessions on Teams to talk about 3 interesting topics.
And don’t worry, you don’t need any specialist knowledge and your English does not need to be perfect!
Wednesdays, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
The Rights of Robots
Wednesday 20 March, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Join online (via Microsoft Teams)
Should we use robots in supermarkets and schools? Would you like your kitchen appliances to ‘think’? Is it ok to get angry with a robot?
Discuss these questions and more in this session.
Space Exploration and Colonisation
Wednesday 27 March, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Join online (via Microsoft Teams)
Is it right to spend money exploring outer space? Will we ever reach Mars? And what should be put in a capsule that could be sent into space?
Discuss these questions and more in this session.
Work, Motivation and Management Styles
Wednesday 3 April, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Join online (via Microsoft Teams)
What really motivates people at work? Can teamwork ever work? And which side will you agree with in our debate – on a new manager with some very different ideas!
Discuss these questions and more in this session.