We're marking Black History Month 2026 throughout October, which this year has the theme ‘Honouring Our Communities’. Learn about our actions as a University, discover local and national groups and networks, and find out about events on campus and across the region, such as the forthcoming Gentle Hair Day.
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New students that recently joined York For Life now have access to expanded features! Your account has been upgraded to include things like specialised groups and mentoring opportunities for your journey through York. Haven't created an account yet? You can set up your profile at any time by signing up as a student at yorkforlife.co.uk.
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Student healthcare: use the right service
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Got a health issue and not sure if you need a doctor, pharmacy, NHS 111 or emergency help? Use the Right Service can help point you in the right direction.
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Located in the atrium of the Biology Building, this spacious café may be your new favourite lunch spot on campus. The Atrium features comfortable booths and high tables alongside a micro market stocking hot and cold drinks and confectionery. The Atrium is open 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, and the micro market is available 24/7. See The Atrium menu.
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We’d like to remind you not to put up posters around campus and the city. It‘s against campus rules to affix posters anywhere on campus without permission. Fly-posting is also illegal in the city and perpetrators are prosecuted.
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Didn’t attend the Welcome Fair and think that all opportunities are now passing you by? Fear not - 'Give it a Go' sessions are happening now and are a chance for you to try out York SU societies and sports clubs before committing. They're a taster of what joining the group would be like and many of these sessions are free! Find out what Give it a Go sessions you would like to attend.
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2. Trouble shooting IT issues
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You should connect to the eduroam network rather than use ‘UoY setup’ or the guest network. We’ve recently improved our step-by-step guide to connecting to the correct network. Similarly, if you ever run into any minor glitches, we have a handy MyUoY troubleshooting guide with some simple, easy steps to get you back on track. For further help, pop along to our IT Support drop-in sessions running 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday in the Library (Harry Fairhurst floor 2).
If you need access to a laptop, IT Services and the Library have relaunched the laptop loans service with two new cabinets in the Piazza Building (Campus East) and the Fairhurst Building (Campus West). You can borrow a device for up to four hours.
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3. Is it okay to let someone else use your bank account?
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During Cyber Security Awareness Month, we’re warning students to not inadvertently help criminals to commit fraud. Students are often targeted to become ‘money mules’, where you’re offered a chance to make quick cash in exchange for processing money through your bank account. It might look like a job offer, money making scheme or currency exchange deal. However, getting involved could have extremely serious consequences for you, including a criminal conviction. Find out about scams and the facts about becoming a money mule.
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4. Enter the Great York Cake Off
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On your marks, get set… bake! Take part in the Great York Cake Off and help raise money for Stand Up to Cancer and York Mental Health Research Fund (YMHRF). Sign up to enter your bakes - there will be five category winners, plus the overall Star Baker has their winning recipe recreated and sold in campus outlets! Even if you're not a baker, you can still get involved by joining us for all-you-can-eat cake for only £2! The Cake Off takes place on Tuesday 13 October - sign up to enter your bake!
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5. A chance to win £1,000
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With the Santander Brighter Futures Grant, 10 students from our UoY community will each receive a £1,000 grant from Santander to support their studies. It can be used to cover anything - whether that’s rent, bills, study equipment or everyday living costs. All students are eligible to apply - you don’t need to bank with Santander to qualify. Apply for the Santander Brighter Futures Grant by Thursday 3 December 2026 to be in with a chance.
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Offers, competitions and opportunities
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Log on to Handshake, our careers platform, for jobs and opportunities:
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Find out more student news
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See all updates for students on our website:
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