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Students

Week 8

Monday 30 March to Friday 3 April 2026

Monday 30 March

Typing notes from a book onto a laptop

PGR Focus and Write: Online

Monday 30 March
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 31 March

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Tuesday 31 March
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

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

This event runs every week from Tuesdays to Fridays.

Close up of bowl of soup with a spoon in it

Soup-er Space Health and wellbeing

Tuesday 31 March
12.00pm to 1.00pm, Holgate 013

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

This is a weekly event.

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

Beer & Bible Culture and faith

Tuesday 31 March
From 5.00pm, Students' Union Lounge

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

This is a weekly event.

Wednesday 1 April

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Wednesday 1 April
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

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

This event runs every week from Tuesdays to Fridays.

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

Wild Wednesdays Health and wellbeing

Wednesday 1 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 1 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.

Notes and paper on table in front of student

Kickstart Fund

Wednesday 1 April
1.00pm to 2.00pm, Future You Careers Centre, Holgate 013

Do you have an enterprise idea or ambitions to start your own business? Students can apply to the Kickstart Fund for up to £250 to help you explore and develop your idea. Before applying, you must attend a Kickstart Fund pre-application workshop. These sessions provide you with an overview of the Kickstart Programme as well as application support.

Register on Handshake

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

Mindful Wednesdays Health and wellbeing

Wednesday 1 April
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.

Thursday 2 April

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Thursday 2 April
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

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

This event runs every week from Tuesdays to Fridays.

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 2 April
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.

A ball of wool and knitting needles

Knitterati Health and wellbeing

Thursday 2 April
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.

Student reading a book in launchpad

PGR Focus and Write: On campus

Thursday 2 April
1.30pm to 3.00pm, 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 2 April
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 3 March

On campus chapel

Morning prayer Culture and faith

Friday 3 March
9.00am to 9.30am, Chapel

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

This event runs every week from Tuesdays to Fridays.

Interior of chapel

Eucharist Culture and faith

Friday 3 March
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 3 April
Lunchtime, Al Fihri Prayer Room, Quad North 008

Weekly Friday congregational prayer for Muslim students and staff.

This is a weekly event.