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Students

Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May

Browse our events taking place from Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May 2026.

Monday 27 April

Typing notes from a book onto a laptop

PGR Focus and Write: Online

Monday 27 April
1.30pm to 3.00pm, Microsoft Teams

Struggling to find time and focus for your writing? Focus and Write gives you dedicated writing time each week in a quiet, supportive environment with fellow postgraduate researchers.

This is a weekly event.

Join on Microsoft Teams

Tuesday 28 April

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Tuesday 28 April
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

A little prayer, a little silence and a lot of peace to start your day.

This event runs every week from Tuesday to Friday.

Close up of bowl of soup with a spoon in it

Soup-er Space Health and wellbeing

Tuesday 28 April
12.00pm to 1.00pm, Holgate 013

Turns out there is such a thing as a free lunch! Come for soup, cake and a chat.

This is a weekly event.

Page of Bible, showing Gospel of John, chapter 3 verse 16

Beer & Bible Culture and faith

Tuesday 28 April
From 5.00pm, Students' Union Lounge

Grab a drink from the bar and join us for a delve into the big questions about spirituality and faith.

This is a weekly event.

Wednesday 29 April

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Wednesday 29 April
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

A little prayer, a little silence and a lot of peace to start your day. 

This event runs every week from Tuesday to Friday.

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

Wild Wednesdays Health and wellbeing

Wednesday 29 April
12.00pm to 2.00pm, outside Students' Union

Take part in fun, hands-on eco activities and learn how to live more sustainably while connecting with nature.

This is a weekly event.

Four students talking together.

International Academic Discussion Group Learning, opportunities and growth

Wednesday 29 April
1.00pm to 2.00pm, Cordukes 005

Join fellow international students for engaging academic discussions, tips, and peer support.

This is a weekly event.

Tower of pebbles on a beach with the sea in the background.

Mindful Wednesdays Health and wellbeing

Wednesday 29 April
1.15pm to 1.45pm, Dharmic Prayer Room (Chapel)

Come to the Chapel for half an hour of relaxation, planting yourself in the moment and gathering your energy for the rest of the day. Open to all.

This is a weekly event.

Thursday 30 April

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Thursday 30 April
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

A little prayer, a little silence and a lot of peace to start your day. 

This event runs every week from Tuesday to Friday.

Chairs and a coffee table in the Chapel Kitchen, decorated with a stripy rug and world flags

English Conversation Group Learning, opportunities and growth

Thursday 30 April
12.00pm, Chapel Kitchen

Opportunity for international students to improve your English and learn more about British culture.

This is a weekly event.

A ball of wool and knitting needles

Knitterati Health and wellbeing

Thursday 30 April
12.00pm to 2.00pm, Chapel Kitchen

Drop in with your knitting or crochet, your lunch, your chat, or just yourself. Needles and yarn are available for those who want to learn or borrow, as well as hot drinks and cake.

This is a weekly event.

Student reading a book in launchpad

PGR Focus and Write: On campus

Thursday 30 April
1.30pm to 3.00pm, Future You Careers Centre (Holgate 013)

Struggling to find time and focus for your writing? Focus and Write gives you dedicated writing time each week in a quiet, supportive environment with fellow postgraduate researchers.

This is a weekly event.

Person following along to online yoga video

Mindful Breathing (online) Health and wellbeing

Thursday 30 April
7.30pm to 9.00pm, online

A guided Buddhist meditation practice run by Peter Harvey (Buddhist Faith Advisor). Contact chaplaincy@yorksj.ac.uk for more information.

This is a weekly event.

Friday 1 May

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Friday 1 May
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

A little prayer, a little silence and a lot of peace to start your day.

This event runs every week from Tuesday to Friday.

Interior of chapel

Eucharist Culture and faith

Friday 1 May
12.30pm to 1.00pm, Chapel

A celebration of Holy Communion to feed to soul, while still leaving time to feed your body. Everyone welcome.

This is a weekly event.

Prayer mat in Muslim Prayer Room

Jummah Prayer Culture and faith

Friday 1 May
Lunchtime, Al Fihri Prayer Room, Quad North 008

Khutbah and Salat to refresh the soul. Open to all members of the York St John community.

For more details, contact our Muslim Faith Advisor, Rasha at r.ibrahim1@yorksj.ac.uk.

This is a weekly event.