Students
Week 6
Monday 3 November to Friday 7 November 2025
Monday 3 November

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
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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.

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.