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Making the most of your feedback

Well done to everyone who has submitted assignments and completed exams. Feedback from these assessments is important for your growth and development. To help you gather, reflect on and take action from your feedback, use Study Development’s Making the most of your feedback worksheets. 

Extra support with numbers, data and statistics

Did you know there are maths, data handling, and statistics self-help resources available to you, as well as tutorial support? Explore YSJ Maths, Data and Statistics Success to get started. 

Love Letters & Break-Up Letters to the Library

This Valentine’s season, share your honest thoughts about the Library by writing either a love letter or a break-up letter. Tell us what you love, what frustrates you, and what you’d like to see improved. Your feedback helps shape Library spaces and services for everyone. Visit the writing station on the ground floor of the Library between Wednesday 11 and Tuesday 17 February to take part. 

International student study support

Not sure how to start your assignment? Have a question about a task or want to practice your English skills? Access friendly academic and study skills support, including tutorials, drop-ins, Academic English sessions and weekly Academic Discussion Groups. Find more information on the ISLD Moodle page and more resources via the Student Hub. 

UK term-time and contact details

In line with UKVI compliance requirements, if you have changed your UK term-time address or phone number, please ensure that you update the new information on your e:Vision account. 

Student visa working hours

If you’re on a student visa, you must follow your visa conditions, including working no more than 20 hours per week during term time and full-time only during official university vacation periods. Not following these rules can affect your visa status. Find more Working in the UK guidance via the Student Hub. 

Opportunities

Take on the York 10K on Sunday 2 August

Each year the Alumni and Fundraising team invite students, staff and alumni to join their York 10k team; raising funds for alumni-supported scholarships. Places cost £15 (half the usual entry fee), and you’ll be supported with setting up your JustGiving page and fundraising tips. Aim to raise at least £150 to make a real difference for future students. Tickets are available via the online store. 

YSJSU Elections

Do you know a fellow student who has what it takes to lead the Students’ Union next year? You can now suggest a friend for a YSJSU presidential role. Find out more about the Students’ Union Elections. 

BetterPoints reward challenge

Earn a free tea or coffee on campus with BetterPoints York. More rewards and prizes are up for grabs by choosing to walk, cycle or catch the bus around York. Prizes include free hot drinks in York St John University cafes, York Gift Cards and high-street shopping vouchers. Visit York BetterPoints to sign up with your university email, and record your first trip to earn a free hot drink straight away.      

Thinking about applying to study a PGCE?

Meet teaching staff across our PGCE courses and explore the different routes available, at our PGCE Open Evening on Thursday 26 March. The evening includes a PGCE overview talk, the chance to meet school partners, and guidance on applications and student finance from Admissions and Finance teams.  

Opportunity and Mobility Fund

If you’re a Scholarships Plus student, you can apply for funding in semester two to support opportunities that boost your employability, professional skills or wider learning. The fund can be used for activities such as conferences, training, travel, equipment, or loss of earnings for opportunities outside your course. Applications open on Monday 9 February. Guidance is available via the Scholarship Plus web page. 

What's on

Free property marking (10 February, 9 March and 18 March)

The local Police Community Support team is hosting free drop-in sessions at the Student Hub in Holgate where you can ask questions about community safety and get valuable items like laptops, phones and bikes marked to help identify them if stolen. Drop in to one of the upcoming sessions, between 10.00am and 12.00pm. 

Refreshers Fair (Thursday 12 February)

Drop into the Creative Centre between 9.00am and 3.00pm (quiet hour 9.00 to 10.00am) to meet sports clubs, societies, charities, local businesses and the Students’ Union. A great way to reconnect, try something new and get involved on campus. 

Shrove Tuesday (17 February)

Head to the Dining Room from 10.00am, where we’ll be giving away Nutella and Biscoff spread on a first-come, first-served basis for you to enjoy on a pancake. 

Ash Wednesday Service (18 February)

Join us in the Chapel at 12.30pm for a simple Ash Wednesday service, including the Imposition of Ashes for those who would like to take part. Everyone is welcome to attend. 

Wellbeing sing along (Wednesday 18 February)

If you love to sing when no one is watching, join the Wellbeing Sing Along on Wednesday 18 February at 2.00pm. In partnership with the YSJ Chaplaincy, this student run session encourages you to meet new people, sing your heart out and relax and reset in the YSJ Chapel.   

Student Safety Day (Tuesday 24 February)

Drop in to the Dining Room, between 10.00am to 3.00pm, and learn how to stay safe while enjoying student life, with practical advice on river safety, what to do in an emergency, and where to find support if you’ve experienced crime. You’ll be able to chat with RNLI, Street Angels, North Yorkshire and British Transport Police, IDAS, Victim Support, and support teams at YSJ. 

The Right Light Roadshow (Wednesday 25 February)

A free, practical session on choosing the right lighting for your home or business, delivered by dark-sky and responsible lighting experts Mike Hawkin and Richard Darn. This event takes place ahead of the evening discussion ‘Cities Under Stars’. Book your place for The Right Light Roadshow. 

Cities Under Stars: Tackling Light Pollution in Cities (Wednesday 25 February)

Join experts, artists and academics to explore how York could become the UK’s first Dark Sky City. Part of the North York Moors Dark Sky Festival, the evening includes a performance and panel discussion on light pollution, climate and urban environments. Book you place for the Cities Under Stars event. 

National Student Money Week (2 to 6 March)

Join us for a week of in-person and online activities focused on building confidence with money. This year’s theme, Future Ready: Money Skills for Success, covers budgeting basics, planning for life after study, spotting trustworthy financial advice, and ways to repay, recover and rebuild financially. Booking details will be available soon via the MyYSJ app newsfeed. 

York International Women’s Week (1 to 8 March)

Events are taking place across York as part of this year’s programme, themed Weaving Women’s Stories. The week includes lectures, workshops, art installations, crafting sessions and sports events. Find full details and event listings on the York International Women’s Week website.  

See all semester 2 events on our student events web page.