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London winners YSJ Students’ Union Awards 2026

Thank you to all the students who nominated and voted in this year’s YSJ Students’ Union Awards, recognising staff and course teams who have made a positive impact on the student experience. Find the full list of winners via the YSJSU website – including Francis Achi (Careers Champion), Amjad Alam (Collaboration Award), Lakmali Karunarathne (Outstanding Feedback) and the MBA course team (Course Team of the Year). 

Transport for London (TfL) strike action (Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June)

TfL strike action is still planned for Thursday 4 June and may affect travel across London. Earlier this week, students were emailed with confirmation of remote teaching arrangements during this period. All other sessions taking place today and Friday 5 June will take place on campus as usual. Please continue to check your YSJ email, Moodle and the MyYSJ app during periods of disruption, as we will contact you with any important updates. You can also stay up to date with travel information on the TfL website. 

London term dates reminder

Semester 3 for Postgraduate and London Undergraduate students runs from 15 June 2026 to 25 September 2026. Students are expected to take part in any teaching, assessments and course activity throughout this period, so we encourage you to check your timetable and Moodle regularly. Official vacation periods only apply to some courses, but exclude PhD, MA by Research and MSc by Research courses. Find more details via the key academic dates web page. 

Working during your studies

If you are studying in the UK on a Student visa, it’s important to understand the rules around working during term time and vacation periods. Sponsored students can usually work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during official university vacations. For non-sponsored students, different restrictions might apply. Make sure you understand your visa conditions, as breaking them could affect your immigration status. Head to the Student Hub for guidance about working in the UK as a sponsored student or non-sponsored student. 

Travelling on a Student visa

Remember your student visa only allows you to travel outside the UK during official University closure and non-teaching periods. Any absence during teaching weeks must be for a valid Exceptional Circumstance and must be authorised by the Visa team.  If you travel outside the UK during teaching weeks, you may be questioned by Immigration staff on return, and your visa status may be negatively affected. For more information, please visit the Student Hub.   

Upcoming changes to the Graduate visa

The UK government has announced changes to the Graduate visa route. From 1 January 2027, sponsored international students who submit a Graduate visa application, after successfully completing an eligible course, will be able to stay in the UK for 18 months, reduced from the current two-year period. Find full details about eligibility, application timelines and visa conditions on the GOV.UK website. 

Know the signs of meningitis

It’s important that everyone is aware of the early symptoms of meningitis, including fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea and muscle pain. Symptoms can appear in any order, and someone with meningitis can become seriously unwell very quickly. Look out for your friends and housemates, trust your instincts, and call NHS 111 if you are concerned. Remember to register with a GP.  Search ‘health services’ on the Student Hub for guidance on how to do this.

Opportunities

Careers Clinic (daily drop-in support)

Looking for help with CVs, applications, interviews or finding part-time and graduate jobs? The Student Opportunities team runs a free daily Careers Clinic where you can get practical advice and feedback from Careers Advisers. Drop in Monday to Friday, 11.00am to12.00pm or 1.00pm to 2.00pm in LX611 (Level 6 Careers Space). No appointment is needed, but booking is available via Handshake if preferred.  

Join us for our annual York trip

We are very excited to share our upcoming annual student trip to York!  We’re planning a trip to one of the most beautiful cities in England, and we want YOU there. On this trip you will have the chance to explore the main York campus, go on a self-guided tour of the city and experience delicious food and York culture. This all-day trip will take place on Thursday 25 June. The registration link was emailed to eligible students. Spaces are limited, and there is a non-refundable £20 deposit to secure your place. If you have any questions, please visit us at the Student Hub desk on level 3. 

Postgraduate students have your say

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) which has now closed. The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is still open until Friday 12 June and is your chance to share what’s working and what could be better. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and you’ll be entered into a prize draw with up to £100 in vouchers available. Check your inbox for your personalised survey link and take part. 

Social impact survey and prize draw

There’s still time to share your views about what social impact really means for you and where you may have seen or experienced it here at YSJ. To help us, please could you spend 10 minutes completing the York St John University Social Impact Survey for Students. The survey is anonymous unless you choose to leave your email to be entered into a prize draw for 1 of 4 × £25 vouchers, or to take part in follow-up research.