13 Jan 2025 - Get exam prepped

Welcome to your undergraduate student news summary of key things happening this week.

A quick reminder that if you pay your own tuition fees or accommodation costs, a payment instalment is due at the end of this month. The easiest way to pay is via the ‘My Finance’ section in e:Vision. If you have set up a direct debit, this will be automatically taken around the due date. REMEMBER: We will never contact you and ask for your card details over the phone for payments. See our 7 tips for spotting a scam.

Make sure any IT issues are resolved with our IT drop-in help sessions running every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 2 and 4pm in the Library - no appointment needed. If you can't make it to the Library, there's lots of IT how-to guides and help available on our website.

You can now find information on services offering support across campus using the MyUoY app. Choose ‘Campus Explore’ and then ‘Support’ in the app to browse information.

The Library is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until midnight on Sunday 2 February. Book your study space via the MyUoY app. 

Using past exam papers can be an effective study strategy for preparing for exams. You can see what to expect in terms of format, types of questions, and the level of difficulty. The Library can help - you can view past papers via YorSearch. Don't forget that our practical guide to study & revision has more tips on successful study strategies.

As we enter our first week of exams, remember our 7 tips for study and exam success for info about effective revision techniques and support to feel less anxious about your studies. Keep an eye on our Instagram for quizzes and tips!

Take a break from revision and pop into YorkTalks on Wednesday (15 January), our annual research profile event. Researchers from across the University provide snapshots of their work in 15-minute sessions throughout the day, and there’s also the chance to gain insight into PhD study through the PhD Spotlight competition. Book your free YorkTalks tickets.

Welcome Back Week takes place after exams and kicks off Semester 2. It’s a chance to come together, learn new things and enjoy everything that campus has to offer before teaching starts. Highlights include fantastic music events and an opportunities fair - and don’t miss the day of discounts for 25% off everything in York SU venues! You could also explore studying a language, hone your digital creativity skills with VR, or find out about studying abroad this summer! See what’s on offer this Welcome Back Week.

York Residents’ Festival returns on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January 2025, offering York residents free entry to the city’s top attractions, exclusive offers and unique experiences across the city. Pre-booking for York Residents’ Festival is open now so make sure you don’t miss out!

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