We recognise that global conflict can affect our students in many different ways and we have lots of people ready to help. If you have been affected by recent events, see our support for those affected by global crises.

As we enter Week 4, if we have noticed your engagement with teaching activities is lower than we would expect, we may reach out this week via email to check everything is okay. There are lots of people who can help - please get in touch for support: student-hub@york.ac.uk 

Join our International Community team tomorrow (3 March) to celebrate Holi with an exciting afternoon of colour throwing, music, refreshments and festive cheer. Come dressed in white and get ready to be drenched in colour! Whether you come alone or in a group, it’s a great chance to meet new people and celebrate the end of winter.

It’s National Student Money Week and we have a range of events, competitions and giveaways to help you take control of your finances. From expert drop-in sessions to a clothes mending workshop, there are plenty of opportunities to explore. 

This year, the team is raising specific awareness on how gambling and gaming can impact finances - from tips and tricks to help you stay on track, warning signs to look out for, and where to get support if you or a friend need help. 

Sustainability Week is back and packed full of free sustainability-related events, workshops, talks and activities for you to get involved in from across the University and the Students’ Union. Highlights include nature walks, ‘eating with the seasons’ workshop, clothes swaps, planting and plogging!

As part of this year’s College Sustainability Challenge, your college teams will also be marking Waste Week - sharing themed quizzes, competitions and top tips to help reduce waste! Enter their competitions to be in with the chance to win vouchers worth £10-20! 

Celebrate International Women's Day on Sunday (8 March) with a variety of events on campus and elsewhere in York, including a zine making workshop and an evening of poetry, art and music celebrating women’s stories. 

With York Students in Schools (YSIS), you can gain valuable work experience and make a positive impact on the lives of young learners. Applications are now open for roles taking place within the next academic year.

Interested in one day pursuing a career in teaching or working with children? Sign up to YSIS Plus workshops delivered by the PGCE team, covering a range of topics including:

Good luck to the teams taking part in York SU’s College Varsity this weekend! The annual Varsity series between York and Durham University showcases the most successful college sports teams, with 30 fixtures taking place across 15 different sports. Show your support for Team York by coming along to fixtures, repping an official College Varsity t-shirt or securing your tickets to the official ceremonies and afterparty. 

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