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.

With one week left to go until the end of the assessment period, remember to check in with our 7 tips for study and exam success for help with revising more effectively and feeling less anxious about your studies.

Welcome Back Week returns next week to kick off Semester 2 - offering a chance to come together, learn new things and enjoy everything that campus has to offer before teaching starts. 

This year, the Students’ Union will also be running a range of simultaneous ‘Wellness Week’ events to help you feel refreshed and ready for the new semester. Highlights across the week include Dog Petting, Beginner Friendly Yoga and the official Welcome Back Fair - your chance to discover new opportunities for the semester ahead! 

In tonight’s Holocaust Memorial Day Lecture, Rachael Burns (Department of Sociology) will examine the architecture and landscape of Nazi concentration camps in Germany to discuss why so many felt able to deny the existence of the camps and the realities of the Holocaust.

Every year, Holocaust Memorial Day offers an opportunity for us to come together to consider how we can all make our society a better place - free from hatred, prejudice and discrimination.

Next Monday (3 February), we invite you to Light Up the Night in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Starting at Greg’s Place, we’ll hold a (battery-powered) candlelit walk around campus, followed by a chance to find out about the work of our Sexual Violence Liaison Officers and other University and external support. Find out more about support if you - or someone you know - has experienced sexual violence or harassment.

York Residents’ Festival returns this weekend (31 January - 1 February) in and around the city. Organised by Make It York, the packed schedule features a range of exclusive offers, discounts and days out for residents with a valid York card or UoY Student ID. From free entry to top York attractions, to discounts on local meals out - there are plenty of ways to celebrate and support the range of local businesses right on our doorstep. Explore the offers and pre-bookings available. 

When it comes to exploring a passion, affordability shouldn’t stand in the way of interest. The Activities Access Grant is financial support that enables eligible students to take part in York SU student-led activities. Apply today for up to £130 of reimbursement available to help cover the costs of joining and taking part in your favourite activities. (Applications may close earlier than advertised if all funding is allocated.)

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