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Things to know this week

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Download the new laundry app

Circuit laundry has rolled out a new payment system across all campus laundry facilities. 

1. Library still open over the summer

Whether you are studying, working or researching in York over the summer months, the University Library remains open from 8am to midnight daily. 

During the summer months, the library café will be temporarily closed for refurbishment. Visit the kitchen facilities in Fairhurst for easy access to hot water or a microwave, or see opening times for alternative food and drink facilities across campus.

2. Managing and analysing data

Whether you're tackling a data analysis for your dissertation or keen to boost your analytical skills, the Maths Skills Centre has you covered. Hone your skills in the following maths and stats workshops:

  • Managing and Analysing Questionnaires
  • Essential Stats for Data and Questionnaires
  • Regressions
  • ANOVAs
  • Getting Started with SPSS
  • Getting Started with RStudio

If you have a query you would like to discuss with a statistics tutor, book a one-to-one appointment for personalised guidance on statistics, or check out our Maths Skills Centre online resources. If you can't find a suitable time, email maths-skills-centre@york.ac.uk with your availability and we will arrange an appointment at a time that works for you.

3. Study coaching support

Looking for help more widely with finding study strategies and approaches that work for you? Our study coaches can help you to talk through problems you are facing and identify what practices might suit your study style best, whatever that may be. Coaching conversations are non-judgemental, and non-critical - they’re here to help you with whatever academic problem you may be facing. Find out more about one-to-one study coaching, or book an online appointment today (login required).

4. Independent academic advice and support

York SU Advice and Support can help you with any questions about academic appeals and questions you might have around issues with exam results. Head to the York SU Advice and Support page for details on the support they can provide and how to get in touch.

5. Pride Month 2025: gallery and speeches now available

As we come to the end of Pride Month 2025, we're pleased to be able to share with you videos from our Pride Flag raising speakers, recorded after the event. We've also put together a gallery of photos from the York Pride Parade. Can you spot yourself?

Offers, competitions and opportunities

  • York Sport summer of sport offer
  • Santander Universities Student Tech Prize Draw
  • LAST CHANCE: Are you among the 95% of students who have never taken a clinic-based learning module? Complete our quick survey and let us know what you would expect from this type of learning for the chance to win a £25 voucher

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