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Things to know this week

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REMINDER: Access It All money advice

Come to Access It All, our monthly money advice drop-in event for disabled and neurodivergent students, on Wednesday (26 March) in Spring Lane Building between 3-4.30pm. Ask our specialists any questions you have on topics like Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit, Disabled Students Allowance, Student Finance, budgeting and any money worries.

Support and advice

Should you be using accessible toilets?

Accessible toilets are vital to members of our community with access needs, including visible and invisible disabilities. If you don't need to use the accessible toilets, please don't.

Inclusive facilities on campus

1. How to use feedback to improve your mark

Do you know how to get the most out of feedback on your work? Our ’How to use feedback to improve your mark’ workshop on Friday (28 March) looks at the types of feedback you may receive, what it means, and helps you identify how it can be used to improve your writing. See also our Understanding your assignment feedback skills guide.

2. Developing your research skills

Good survey design is key to getting the data you’re looking for in your research project. Our Digital Wednesdays session on Wednesday 2 April looks at the principles of survey design, from what kinds of questions to ask to how to choose question types and use logic. You’ll then get the chance to put this into practice. See our Gathering data skills guide.

3. Looking to sharpen your digital skills?

The Creativity Lab offers a range of sessions to support your creative journey:

  • Top Tips’ Webinar Series – Quick, focused online sessions covering the essentials of audio production, video editing, and 3D modeling.
  • Design – Edit – Create – Master Adobe Creative tools, from crafting visuals in Illustrator to refining audio in Audition.
  • Drop-in Sessions – Get 1-2-1 support every Monday and Wednesday for digital 3D modeling, audio editing, and podcasting.

Explore how the Creativity Lab can help you develop new skills, bring your ideas to life, and push creative boundaries.

4. Vote in the York SU elections

Voting for the York SU Sabbatical Officer Elections is now open! Read the candidate manifestos and cast your vote for all seven roles to help decide who'll Lead York SU during the next academic year. Everyone who votes in the elections will be entered into a prize draw - and there are also prizes for the society and sports club with the highest turnout.

5. BAME Showcase 2025: Threads of Tomorrow

Get your ticket to the York SU BAME Showcase, a celebratory night of creative performances from talented students of colour here at York. Join York SU in Central Hall on Wednesday (26 March) for live music, dancing, and more! Tickets are free with an optional £1 donation to Arts Bridge, a charity that works to make the arts more enjoyable and accessible for young BAME communities. 

Offers, competitions and opportunities

  • Be in with a chance to win up to £200 voucher by voting in the York SU elections
  • Share your experiences of personal supervision and enter the prize draw to win £25 voucher

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