Students
Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May
Browse our events taking place from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May 2026.
Monday 4 May
PGR Focus and Write: Online
Monday 4 May
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.
Tuesday 5 May
Morning prayer Culture and faith
Tuesday 5 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.
Soup-er Space Health and wellbeing
Tuesday 5 May
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.
Beer & Bible Culture and faith
Tuesday 5 May
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 6 May
Morning prayer Culture and faith
Wednesday 6 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.
Wild Wednesdays Health and wellbeing
Wednesday 6 May
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.
International Academic Discussion Group Learning, opportunities and growth
Wednesday 6 May
1.00pm to 2.00pm, Cordukes 005
Join fellow international students for engaging academic discussions, tips, and peer support.
This is a weekly event.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Festival
Wednesday 6 May
4.00pm to 6.00pm, Creative Centre
Join us for York Business School’s first-ever Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Festival, a 2 day event proudly designed and delivered by students.
Day 1 - Gender and Mental Health: This session will focus on how gender and mental health intersect, offering insights into personal experiences, challenges, and support strategies.
Mindful Wednesdays Health and wellbeing
Wednesday 6 May
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.
Inaugural Lecture - Professor Steve Rawle
Wednesday 6 May
6.00pm to 7.00pm, De Grey Lecture Theatre
From giant monster movies to globally connected cinema, Professor Steve Rawle’s Inaugural Lecture explores how marginal and misunderstood art can reveal powerful truths about culture, politics and the world we live in.
Thursday 7 May
Morning prayer Culture and faith
Thursday 7 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.
English Conversation Group Learning, opportunities and growth
Thursday 7 May
12.00pm, Chapel Kitchen
Opportunity for international students to improve your English and learn more about British culture.
This is a weekly event.
Knitterati Health and wellbeing
Thursday 7 May
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.
PGR Focus and Write: On campus
Thursday 7 May
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.
Mindful Breathing (online) Health and wellbeing
Thursday 7 May
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 8 May
Morning prayer Culture and faith
Friday 8 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.
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Eucharist Culture and faith
Friday 8 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.
Jummah Prayer Culture and faith
Friday 8 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.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Festival
Friday 8 May
2.00pm to 4.00pm, Creative Centre
Join us for York Business School’s first-ever Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Festival, a 2 day event proudly designed and delivered by students.
Day 2 - International Perspectives and Socio‑Economic Inclusion: This session explores global viewpoints on inclusion and examines how socio‑economic factors influence opportunities, participation, and wellbeing.
