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Student Hub

Our new Student Hub is now live, bringing together all of our support services so that you have a single place to go for help. 

We can now assist you: 

• Online: at studenthub.yorksj.ac.uk, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round
• In person: at the Student Hub desk in Holgate, 9.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
• By telephone: on 01904 876 500, 9.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. 

Please view our help videos on how to use the Student Hub.

Wellbeing

Spectrum.Life is our student assistance programme and wellbeing platform. It offers free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support to all students 24/7, 365 days a year. Please see the Spectrum.Life help page on the Student Hub online portal for details.

If you have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or a specific learning difficulty (SpLD), we have additional support available to you. Learn more on our dedicated Disability support webpage.

Study support

There has been a change to the University marking scheme from 2025/26. Please visit the Student Hub Help pages and section 30.2 of the Code of Practice for Assessment for more information.

Our welcome module, YSJ for You, has been updated on Moodle. Open to all new and returning students, it includes important information on YSJ's values, digital skills, your health and wellbeing, opportunities and more. 

The Fountains Library Services Desk is open Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 8.00pm. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The Learning Centre is open 24/7 on the Ground Floor. First and Second Floors are open 6.00am to midnight. 

Over the summer, we have been working to further improve your library. These improvements are based on your feedback. We use your ideas and requests to inform what we do throughout the year. To find out what’s new and what’s changed, visit the Library Blog.  

Opportunities

Become a paid Student Ambassador and showcase YSJ to prospective students and visitors. The role should fit around your studies. Applications close on Thursday 2 October.

Volunteers are needed for a riverboat emergency training exercise on Monday 6 October. Email North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue for details.

Applications are open for the Gateway Scholarship. This supports access to higher education for undergraduates who are mature students, care leavers, carers or have had their education affected by COVID. Apply before Monday 27 October.

Our Alumni-funded scholarships are open for students who face significant barriers to study. Applications close on Sunday 2 November.

What's on

Want to study a research degree? The Postgraduate Research (PGR) School is holding its Annual PGR School Conference on Wednesday 8 October. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite and learn more.

At YSJ we have fantastic events, from festivals to conferences, all year round.

YSJ Events

Inclusive campuses

At York St John, we truly value our inclusive community and will not tolerate racism. Everyone has the right to hold varying views and engage in open dialogue, but this must be in line with principles of freedom of speech and academic freedom.
 
Whether online or on campus, we all have a right to expect dignity and respect, and a responsibility to uphold it. Use our Report and Support service to raise any concerns that make you feel uncomfortable.

Student news

Check out these recent website stories about student achievements:

• Students make Romantic era author accessible
• SU collaborate with local primary school on York 50+ Festival
• National recognition for Fine Art student
• Photography students showcase historic Minster treasures 

If there is anything you have been involved in that you would like us to celebrate, please email studentnews@yorksj.ac.uk.