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Students

Student events

Spend time with friends, meet other students, or try something new at events throughout the year.

Student smiling and laughing with friends at a social event in Students Union

We have curated a fantastic event schedule to help you make the most of your time at York St John.

Our events and activities will provide you with support during your studies, and introduce you to new experiences, new cultures, and new friends. 

Events are built around 4 key themes:

  • Environment and sustainability
  • Global campus - culture and faith
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Learning, opportunities and growth

From jobs fairs and craft sessions to lunchtime takeovers and cabarets, there's something for everyone. Explore what's on each week below - we'll see you there!

Semester 1 (2025-26)

Red and orange leaves over campus buildings

Week 1 (29 September to 3 October)

Two students walking on campus.

Week 2 (6 to 10 October)

Student writing something on the stall table next to We are hiring sign

Week 3 (13 to 17 October)

Tealights for Diwali

Week 4 (20 to 24 October)

Carved pumpkins lit up in the darkness

Week 5 (27 to 31 October)

Day of the Dead skulls

Week 6 (3 to 7 November)

Cup of coffee from above with cinnamon and star anise on top

Week 7 (10 to 14 November)

Student working with member of gardening team to add plants to raised beds

Week 8 (17 to 21 November)

Students stood next to research posters at the York School of Business Research Symposium

Week 9 (24 to 28 November)

Students wearing tinsel at Minster

Week 10 (1 to 5 December)

Students Union building in the snow

Week 11 (8 to 12 December)

Trays of doughnuts for Hanukkah

Week 12 (15 to 19 December)