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Read the latest newsletter and keep up to date with what is going on at and around the University.
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Welcome to your February newsletter of the 2024-25 academic year.
Happy New Year! Welcome to your January newsletter of the 2024-25 academic year.
In this edition you can:
- Check out your Welcome Back Week activities
- Learn about our upcoming Student Safety awareness week
- Take part in 2 of our key student surveys
- Get your valuables security marked for free
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Welcome back
All students are invited to take part in our Welcome Back Week activities from Monday 3 February.
Our Getting Started Hub in Holgate features information and guidance from key student facing services to help you get the most from your studies. Information and guidance will be available from Monday 3, with drop-ins with our expert teams available from Monday 10 February.
The Global Opportunities team is running a fair on Wednesday 12 February in Temple Hall, 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Here you can learn about studying and teaching abroad, volunteering and summer camps.
The Students' Union has a range of events including a Refreshers Fair, Big Pub Quiz, musical bingo, karaoke, poster sales and more!
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Student surveys
On Monday 3 February we launched 2 of our key student surveys - the National Student Survey and YSJ Experience Survey. Both run until Wednesday 30 April.
The NSS, managed by Ipsos on behalf of the Office for Students, is for all final year undergraduates to complete.
The YES is for undergraduate students in their Foundation year, or their 1st or 2nd year of their course, to review their academic experience at YSJ so far. The YES was developed in partnership with students through your academic representatives.
We look forward to hearing your feedback about your experience at YSJ and we are committed to acting on it.
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Student Safety Week
On Monday 24 February we will be holding events to mark Student Safety and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
Please visit our dedicated webpage for information on events, training, and support available from YSJ and local organisations. These include:
- Student Safety Day, Tuesday 25 February, 10.00am to 3.00pm, in Holgate
- Bystander Intervention Training, Tuesday 25 February, 10.30am. Book now.
We understand that this is a sensitive topic that may be difficult for some students. If you find any of the content or events on campus upsetting and need support, please remember that we are here to help.
Our support services are available to you via the Wellbeing and Welfare pages of our website.
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Study support
Our Study Development team can help you with your academic work. They can provide support with study strategies, planning processes, and writing skills. Visit their webpage for details and how to book for study development tutorials and workshops. New for 2025 is the Focus and Forward: Weekly Planning Hub - come along to reflect on your progress and plan your next study goals.
The Global Campus Academic Discussion Groups run on Wednesdays (starting on 12 February) from 1.00pm to 2.00pm in Room SK/127 in Skell.
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Wellbeing support
Disability Support and Inclusion Drop-Ins take place every Tuesday and Friday, 10.00am to 12.00pm, in Holgate. Details of all available drop-ins and appointments are on our Booking an appointment webpage.
You can get your valuables security marked for free by North Yorkshire Police on Thursday 13 and Monday 24 February. Just pop into Holgate between 10.00am and 12.00pm.
As the dark Winter days and nights continue, our student assistance and wellbeing platform, Spectrum.Life, has a short video, Keeping Safe When Life Feels Bleak, about improving overall wellbeing.
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Opportunities
Calling all final year students! Make sure you have a fantastic memento of your time studying with us by completing your Yearbook profile on the GradFinale website before Friday 20 June.
YSJ is organising its first ever Black Rainbow Cabaret in Semester 2 to showcase the talents of our diverse community. If you are an artist, performer, comedian or writer, and would like to get involved, please complete this Expression of Interest Form.
It’s the start of the SU’s Elections season. There are 2 full-time paid President roles this year. Visit the SU website for details.
The Institute for Social Justice's Living Lab team has launched its Friendly Living Fund, with grants available for students who have a climate-conscious initiative they’d like to implement. Details and applications via the SU website.
Our recent YSJ Student Ambassador Awards night celebrated the incredible contributions of our Student Ambassadors. YSJ currently has over 100 ambassadors, who represent what it is like studying here.
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What's on
Our Jorvik 6-a-side Football League is looking for players, and divisions will be formed based on applications received. Open to all ages and abilities. Read the YSJActive webpage for details.
On Thursday 13 February photographer Stuart Linden Rhodes will discuss photographs from the UK queer scene of the 1990s, as part of LGBTQ+ History Month. Book your ticket.
We have 2 Global Campus canteen takeovers this month. Chocolate treats are available on Valentine's Day (Friday 14), while on Friday 28 February we celebrate St David's Day with hearty Welsh food.
Life drawing workshops take place every Thursday, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, during term time. Book now.
YSJ Active's Student Tennis Express starts on Friday 21 February. The cost is £20 and includes 6 sessions. Pay via the YSJ Active app.
Contact us
Do you have something you'd like to share through this newsletter? Email your YSJ Communications team at studentnews@yorksj.ac.uk.
Check out our new YSJ web page that explains the variety of channels we use to communicate with you. This covers the monthly student newsletter, MyYSJ app, social media and writing for the YSJ Life blog.
From David and the YSJ Communications team
Student support
Wellbeing and welfare
MyYSJ app
Students' Union