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Students

Week 6

Monday 3 November to Friday 7 November 2025

Monday 3 November

Day of the Dead skulls on table with basket of food

Day of the Dead Culture and faith

Monday 3 November
Lunchtime, Dining Room

Experience and reflect on this meaningful Mexican tradition with themed food and decor.

Staff member delivering careers talk to students in front of screen

Job Ready: Find it, Land It, Love It Learning, opportunities and growth

Monday 3 November
12.00pm to 12.45pm / 12.45pm to 1.30pm, Future You space (Holgate)

This session aims to introduce you to Handshake and help you to get the most out of it. Handshake is the place to find jobs, work experience, volunteering and much more. The session will also cover where and how to find part time work, work experience and volunteering opportunities and introduce you to our paid Internship Programmes.

This event runs daily from Monday 3 November to Thursday 6 November.

Tuesday 4 November

Traditional Day of the Dead skulls painted in bright colours

Day of the Dead Display Culture and faith

Tuesday 4 November
Time and location to be confirmed

Explore altars, symbols, and interfaith resources in this visual display highlighting remembrance and spiritual meaning.

This event runs daily from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 7 October.

Jaffa the therapy dog

Stress Awareness Day Breakfast with Jaffa Health and wellbeing

Tuesday 4 November
Time and location to be confirmed

Start your day with a nourishing breakfast and relaxed chat with Jaffa the therapy dog, raising awareness of stress and wellbeing support.

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Tuesday 4 November
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

Start your day with peace and intention in this short, inclusive prayer gathering.

This event runs daily from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 7 October.

Top half of a globe

Study Abroad session Learning, opportunities and growth

Tuesday 4 November
10.00am to 10.30am, Future You space (Holgate)

This 30-minute session is aimed at 1st year (and 2nd year Primary Education) students who want to find out more about studying abroad as part of your degree. There will be a short presentation and then time to ask questions.

This event also runs on Thursday 6 November.

Student volunteering in Bali

Short Term Global Opportunities session Learning, opportunities and growth

Tuesday 4 November
10.30am to 11.00am, Future You space (Holgate)

This 30-minute session will give you an opportunity to find out more about the range of short term global opportunities you can engage with over the summer, including summer camps, summer schools and volunteering. There will be a short presentation and then time to ask questions.

This event also runs on Thursday 6 November.

Close up of bowl of soup with a spoon in it

Soup-er Space Health and wellbeing

Tuesday 4 November
12.00pm to 1.00pm, LaunchPad

Drop in for a warm bowl of soup and relaxed conversation - perfect for meeting others and taking a break.

This is a weekly event.

Close up of flowers on campus

Rootstock Environment and sustainability

Tuesday 4 November
2.00pm, Future You (Holgate)

Join Rootstock to explore your connection to our campus' green spaces. This 90 minute workshop will start with a short guided tour looking at the folklore of campus plant species, before moving to Future You to make creative reflection cards based on our sensory experiences.

This is part of a series of workshops. The next workshop is Wednesday 10 December.

Staff member delivering careers talk to students in front of screen

Job Ready: Find it, Land It, Love It Learning, opportunities and growth

Tuesday 4 November
3.00pm to 3.45pm / 4.00pm to 4.45pm, Future You space (Holgate)

This session aims to introduce you to Handshake and help you to get the most out of it. Handshake is the place to find jobs, work experience, volunteering and much more. The session will also cover where and how to find part time work, work experience and volunteering opportunities and introduce you to our paid Internship Programmes.

This event runs daily from Monday 3 November to Thursday 6 November.

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

Beer & Bible Culture and faith

Tuesday 4 November
From 5.00pm, Students' Union Lounge

An informal evening of conversation, scripture, and refreshments - open to all.

This is a weekly event.

Wednesday 5 November

Traditional Day of the Dead skulls painted in bright colours

Day of the Dead Display Culture and faith

Wednesday 5 November
Time and location to be confirmed

Explore altars, symbols, and interfaith resources in this visual display highlighting remembrance and spiritual meaning.

This event runs daily from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 7 October.

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Wednesday 5 November
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

Start your day with peace and intention in this short, inclusive prayer gathering.

This event runs daily from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 7 October.

Staff member delivering careers talk to students in front of screen

Job Ready: Find it, Land It, Love It Learning, opportunities and growth

Wednesday 5 November
11.30am to 12.15pm, Future You space (Holgate)

This session aims to introduce you to Handshake and help you to get the most out of it. Handshake is the place to find jobs, work experience, volunteering and much more. The session will also cover where and how to find part time work, work experience and volunteering opportunities and introduce you to our paid Internship Programmes.

This event runs daily from Monday 3 November to Thursday 6 November.

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

Wild Wednesdays Health and wellbeing

Wednesday 5 November
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 5 November
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 5 November
1.15pm to 1.45pm, Dharmic Prayer Room (Chapel)

Recharge midweek with a calming mindfulness session focused on presence and peace.

This is a weekly event.

Students talking to staff member at NHS stall at Careers Day

Health Professionals Careers Fair Learning, opportunities and growth

Wednesday 5 November
2.00pm to 3.30pm, Temple Hall

Come and chat to organisations who offer opportunities within Health-related careers.

Logo for the Ebor Lectures

Ebor Lecture: A Manifesto for Hope Learning, opportunities and growth

Wednesday 5 November
5.00pm, Creative Centre and online

The Ebor Lectures are a signature lecture series exploring faith, culture, and public life with guest speakers from across disciplines. In this lecture, Steve Chalke delivers a talk titled 'A Manifesto for Hope - Creating Opportunities for Children, Young People and Their Families'.

 

Thursday 6 November

Traditional Day of the Dead skulls painted in bright colours

Day of the Dead Display Culture and faith

Thursday 6 November
Time and location to be confirmed

Explore altars, symbols, and interfaith resources in this visual display highlighting remembrance and spiritual meaning.

This event runs daily from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 7 October.

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Thursday 6 November
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

Start your day with peace and intention in this short, inclusive prayer gathering.

This event runs daily from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 7 October.

Top half of a globe

Study Abroad session Learning, opportunities and growth

Thursday 6 November
10.00am to 10.30am, Future You space (Holgate)

This 30-minute session is aimed at 1st year (and 2nd year Primary Education) students who want to find out more about studying abroad as part of your degree. There will be a short presentation and then time to ask questions.

This event also runs on Tuesday 4 November.

Student volunteering in Bali

Short Term Global Opportunities session Learning, opportunities and growth

Thursday 6 November
10.30am to 11.00am, Future You space (Holgate)

This 30-minute session will give you an opportunity to find out more about the range of short term global opportunities you can engage with over the summer, including summer camps, summer schools and volunteering. There will be a short presentation and then time to ask questions.

This event also runs on Tuesday 4 November.

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 6 November
12.00pm, Chapel Kitchen

Practise speaking English in a relaxed, friendly group - ideal for building confidence and meeting new people.

This is a weekly event.

Staff member delivering careers talk to students in front of screen

Job Ready: Find it, Land It, Love It Learning, opportunities and growth

Thursday 6 November
12.00pm to 12.45pm / 12.45pm to 1.30pm, Future You space (Holgate)

This session aims to introduce you to Handshake and help you to get the most out of it. Handshake is the place to find jobs, work experience, volunteering and much more. The session will also cover where and how to find part time work, work experience and volunteering opportunities and introduce you to our paid Internship Programmes.

This event runs daily from Monday 3 November to Thursday 6 November.

A ball of wool and knitting needles

Knitterati Health and wellbeing

Thursday 6 November
12.00pm to 2.00pm, Chapel Kitchen

Join this friendly group for crafting, chatting, and relaxing through knitting - beginners welcome!

This is a weekly event.

Person following along to online yoga video

Mindful Breathing (online) Health and wellbeing

Thursday 6 November
7.30pm to 9.00pm, online

Unwind in this virtual session that guides you through gentle breathing practices to reduce stress. Contact chaplaincy@yorksj.ac.uk for more information.

This is a weekly event.

Friday 7 November

Traditional Day of the Dead skulls painted in bright colours

Day of the Dead Display Culture and faith

Friday 7 November
Time and location to be confirmed

Explore altars, symbols, and interfaith resources in this visual display highlighting remembrance and spiritual meaning.

This event runs daily from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 7 October.

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Friday 7 November
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

Start your day with peace and intention in this short, inclusive prayer gathering.

This event runs daily from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 7 October.

Interior of chapel

Eucharist Culture and faith

Friday 7 November
12.30pm to 1.00pm, Chapel

A short, reflective Christian service open to all students and staff.

This is a weekly event.

Prayer mat in Muslim Prayer Room

Jummah Prayer Culture and faith

Friday 7 November
Lunchtime, Al Fihri Prayer Room, Quad North 008

Weekly Friday congregational prayer for Muslim students and staff.

This is a weekly event.