Your postgraduate student news summary of key things happening this week.

UoY community update

Library Café summer refurbishment

The Library Café will be closed from Monday 23 June until the autumn for a major refurbishment over the summer to improve space, circulation and usability. In the meantime, there will be a pop-up café at Greg’s Place.

Temporary campus disruption: lift upgrades and car park closures

Essential lift upgrade and replacement works means some lifts may be out of action for a while over the summer.
Campus South and Campus Central car parks are affected by Open Day car park closures this weekend - make sure your car doesn’t get locked in!

See campus disruption notices for more information.

1. Support with writing your dissertation

Need advice on:

planning your dissertation?
writing the different sections of your dissertation, from your literature review to your discussion?
critical reading and writing for your dissertation?

Book a free and confidential one-to-one appointment at the Writing Centre for tailored advice or log on to the online PGT Dissertation Writing: An Introduction workshop on Wednesday (18 June).

2. How are things going?

Working on your dissertation on your own? Do you want to talk to others about how things are going? Take a break, grab a drink and join our regular online Dissertation Cafe over the summer. Online on Mondays to Thursdays between 3-4pm until Friday 15 August, pop in to chat with other students and an experienced skills advisor about your progress and challenges.

3. What are the best food spots in York?

One of our 7 tips for study success is to take breaks - we can only concentrate properly for 30-45 minutes at a time. We also recommend eating well and keeping active. Combine all three tips by checking out our student blogs on top cafes in York to visit, as well as the best food spots in York: a postgraduate’s guide. Do you agree with our students’ picks?

4. Creativity over the summer

Do you have an idea for a creative project but don't know where to start? Our Creativity Lab summer workshops are open to all. From 3D modelling to essential podcasting or audio editing, see how the Creativity Lab team can help you.

5. Marking Refugee Week

To mark Refugee Week this week, check out a vibrant programme of events for you to learn more about the issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers both at home in the UK and across the world. You can also discover what being a University of Sanctuary means for York. And don’t miss Yahala Mataam's popular street food stall at Greg’s Place on Thursday (19 June)!

Offers, competitions and opportunities

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
Santander Universities are giving away 15 iPads or 35 pairs of AirPods in their latest Student Tech Prize Draw

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