Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is a traditional UK festival that takes place on Wednesday (5 November). For safety reasons - and to be mindful of your neighbours and local community - please do not light fires or set off fireworks on University grounds or the playing fields and parks in the surrounding area. Instead, head to various organised bonfire events around York.

In partnership with EchoGeo, we're conducting a seismic survey as part of the Deep Geothermal Project across York to help map underground geology. Activity will be taking place on Campus East on Saturday (8 November), starting near the York Sports Village and moving west. 

Revenue Protection Officers (RPOs) are travelling on the First York UN1 night service over the coming weeks to check tickets, provide customer service and help maintain a respectful environment for all on board. Find out what to expect and how to prepare for your journey.

We know talking about finances can feel awkward - whether it’s looking for money saving tips or facing bigger worries about debt. This Talk Money Week, begin with Talk Money’s top tips to talk money. Whatever your situation, our Student Hub team can help - drop in to our confidential money open hour every Tuesday, or come to our dedicated Access it All money sessions for disabled and neurodivergent students. Whether you have a specific question in mind or just don’t know where to begin, please let us help. 

Do you have a favourite money saving tip or trick? From hidden discounts to top organisation hacks, be sure to share them with us via our Instagram stories, and we’ll round up our favourites into advice for other students.

Register for our Global Opportunities Fair on Wednesday (5 November) to find out how to apply for opportunities to study, work and volunteer abroad. Speak to Global Opportunities staff and meet York students who have been abroad. Discover more about independent travel opportunities from representatives of international volunteering organisations.

Having trouble managing your reading and keeping track of the material you find? Come to our online reference management workshop on Thursday (6 November) to look at how managing your reading fits into the academic reading and citing process, reflect on what might work for you, and explore options for keeping track of your reading. See also our reference management practical guide.

Don’t miss your chance to see the first University of York film to ever win an international award! Directed and produced by a group of talented filmmakers from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, ‘HUNT’ is being screened this week as part of the Aesthetica Film Festival 2025. There are discounts for students and York residents for this city-wide cultural celebration that has grown into one of the UK’s most significant arts festivals.

On 5 and 6 November, York’s annual Giving Day is back to raise funds for less advantaged students and mental health causes. Sign up to be an ambassador and get involved with Giving Day.

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