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.

Stop by our friendly IT drop-in sessions running Monday - Friday in the JB Morrell Library. If you can't make it to the Library, there's lots of IT how-to guides and help available on our website.

Interested in studying beyond your department? Apply for elective modules before this Friday 16 January.

When, and where, do you work best? Are you a morning person, or do you feel more productive in the afternoon? Do you prefer the buzz of a busy coffee shop, or complete silence in the Burton Library to focus? Whatever your preference, there are a range of different study spaces on campus - including our dedicated Family Study Room, Sensory Rooms, and Study Double spaces for body doubling. 

And don’t forget: the Library is open 24/7 during the common assessment period to support your studies.

Suggesting you step away from your desk might sound like unusual study advice, but plotting in regular breaks to relax can help to reduce stress and renew your focus. Searching for some inspiration? Stop by the Creativity Lab for a range of fun skill workshops and crafting activities, including an official ‘Take a Break’ Lego building challenge on Wednesday (14 January).

Prefer somewhere calmer to unwind? Our quiet spaces across campus offer a range of wellbeing rooms, sensory retreat rooms and even a quiet gym to explore.   

See all of our 7 tips for study and exam success.

Want a free personal career profile to show you jobs that might suit you and tips to help with your graduate career search? Complete the Cibyl survey to influence the future of graduate employment, tell universities and employers what you need to succeed and get a free career personality report. Plus, complete the survey by Friday 16 January and you could be in with the chance of winning a £2,000 gift card and other prizes.

Looking for a way to celebrate once assessments and exams finish? Welcome Back Week returns from Monday 2 February - Sunday 8 February 2026 and marks the official start of Semester 2. It’s a chance to come together, learn new things and enjoy everything that campus has to offer before teaching starts. 

Tickets are now live from the SU, and include fantastic music events and an opportunities fair - keep an eye on your college social media and York SU web pages for more! 

Be a tourist in your own city! York Residents’ Festival returns on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February, offering all York residents - including students - free entry to the city’s top attractions, exclusive offers and unique experiences across York with a valid student card. Pre-booking for the annual festival is now open - why not discover York’s hidden gems?

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