Student events

Starbucks Summer Drink Specials☀️🥤

Monday 16 March 2026 - Wednesday 16 September 2026

Organiser: Eat, Shop And Drink
Open to: Everyone

The famous Starbucks favourite Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso is back on campus, and with a brand new friend… introducing the Iced White Mocha Oat Shaken Espresso!! 🍫🧊

Available until 6 September, we’re serving the two delicious Starbucks iced shaken espresso drinks at Link Café and Piazza Restaurant.

Creamy, smooth and shaken to perfection - perfect coffee break for warmer days on campus.

Graduation merch is waiting for you! 🎓✨

Wednesday 27 May 2026 - Friday 31 July 2026

Organiser: Eat, Shop And Drink
Open to: Everyone

Celebrate your big moment with official University of York graduation goodies including custom hoodies personalised with your grad year, graduation bears, pins, bundles and more.

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Critical Thinking: What It Is and How to Do It

Monday 6 July 2026 11am - 12.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

Students are often told that they need to think critically. In this session, you will learn how you think critically all the time and how to apply this to thinking critically in your studies. There will be clear examples of critical thinking and we will show you how you can do this in a number of academic contexts. Please find related online resources here:https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/academic-writing

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World Chocolate Day

Tuesday 7 July 2026 12pm - 2pm

Organiser: School for Business and Society
Location: Church Lane Building (Campus West)
Open to: The York Management School/Social Policy and Social Work

Celebrate World Chocolate Day with a sweet taste of York’s chocolate history!

What’s happening:

Explore vintage Rowntree and Terry’s posters and adverts – a retro visual treat

Learn fun facts about York’s famous chocolate heritage through info sheets

Enjoy FREE samples of iconic York-made chocolate, including KitKat, Smarties, Chocolate Orange, Yorkie bars, and more

This is a relaxed, social event – perfect for taking a break, meeting new people, and indulging in some chocolatey fun!

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York Gallivant - Day Trip to York Minster and York Art Gallery

Wednesday 8 July 2026 10.30am - 3pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Open to: Everyone

Become a tourist in your own city! Join us for a day trip to some of York's top attractions: York Art Gallery, York Minster and a picnic in Dean's Park!

Make sure to book your ticket via the link above.

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Critical Thinking: What It Is and How to Do It

Wednesday 8 July 2026 11am - 12.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

Students are often told that they need to think critically. In this session, you will learn how you think critically all the time and how to apply this to thinking critically in your studies. There will be clear examples of critical thinking and we will show you how you can do this in a number of academic contexts. Please find related online resources here: https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/academic-writing

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The Distractibles Meetup

Wednesday 8 July 2026 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: LFA/144 Academic Skills workshop room (Harry Fairhurst Building, Campus West)
Open to: Students/staff

Finding it hard to focus and plagued by distractions? Join The Distractibles Meetup on Wednesdays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm in the Library, LFA/144. We are a support group of staff and students with small group chat and accessibility ideas to try. Whether you're neurodivergent or just easily distracted, our peer-support group might be just the thing for you. The Distractibles

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Writing and Citing

Wednesday 8 July 2026 6pm - 7.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: virtual event
Open to: Everyone

In academic writing, we need to refer to the ideas and work of others. To do this, we often use direct quotations, paraphrases, and summaries. This workshop will focus on when and how to use sources in these different ways. It will also focus on how to avoid plagiarism when using others' work. Find related online resources here: https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/academic-writing

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3v3 Basketball

Thursday 9 July 2026 2am - 3.30pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Location: Basketball courts (Campus East)
Open to: Everyone

Sign up to play some semi-competitive sport this summer in our College Summer Sport Series. This first event will be 3v3 basketball. All abilities welcome!

Make sure to sign up via the link above.

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5-a-side Football

Tuesday 14 July 2026 2pm - 3.30pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Location: 22 Acres (Campus West)
Open to: Everyone

Sign up to play some semi-competitive sport this summer in our College Summer Sport Series. This event will be 5-a-side Football. All abilities welcome!

Make sure to sign up via the link above.

In case of extreme weather on the day, we will contact you via email to let you know if this event is cancelled.

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Academic Reading: What It Is and How to Do It

Wednesday 15 July 2026 12pm - 1.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

Learning to read academic texts more effectively, by reading actively, critically, and purposefully, is the focus of this session. You will also learn strategies to reduce the time you spend reading. Please find related online resources here: https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/skills/reading

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The Distractibles Meetup

Wednesday 15 July 2026 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: LFA/144 Academic Skills workshop room (Harry Fairhurst Building, Campus West)
Open to: Students/staff

Finding it hard to focus and plagued by distractions? Join The Distractibles Meetup on Wednesdays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm in the Library, LFA/144. We are a support group of staff and students with small group chat and accessibility ideas to try. Whether you're neurodivergent or just easily distracted, our peer-support group might be just the thing for you. The Distractibles

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Summer Riverboat Cruise on the Ouse | International and Postgraduate Students

Wednesday 15 July 2026 7pm - 9pm

Organiser: Postgraduate Student Communities
Location: B/R/016 Wentworth Graduate College Hub (Biology Building, Campus West)
Open to: Postgraduates

Wednesday 15th July: we’ve hired a boat for the night for a cruise down the Ouse!

Leave the library behind for a summer evening river cruise through York with live music and a fully stocked bar! This event is open to ALL international and postgraduate students. Tickets are limited to 70 people and will sell out fast!

Tickets available from the University of York Online Store [here:] (https://store.york.ac.uk/product-catalogue/student-academic-services/postgraduate-and-international-communities/riverboat-cruise-international-and-postgraduate-students)

Refunds: Contact the International Communities Team at least 7 days before the event. Accessibility/Questions: Email international-communities@york.ac.uk

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Summer Trip to Haworth & Knaresborough

Friday 17 July 2026 8am - 5pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Open to: Everyone

Postgraduates and International Students! Join us for a trip through two beautiful Yorkshire towns - Haworth and Knaresborough. Famous for their stunning walks, cafes, and museums, there will be something for everyone!

Tickets £15 at the online store

We depart from the Student Centre on Newton Way at 8am and return to campus by 5pm. A staff member will check your details before boarding and provide a reminder of the time for the return. IMPORTANT: Please ensure you arrive on time for both departures. The coach will leave promptly and cannot wait for late arrivals. Should you miss the return coach, you will be responsible for arranging and funding your own transport back to York. No refunds will be issued.

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Postgraduate Sunset Social!

Monday 20 July 2026 6pm - 9pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Location: B/R/016 Wentworth Graduate College Hub (Biology Building, Campus West)
Open to: Postgraduates

Postgraduate Sunset Social!

Join us for a chilled summer evening of snacks, music and idle chat with fellow PGs!

Pop down to the WENTWORTH HUB for a well deserved study break! Expect sunset beach vibes with a relaxed evening of games, food and drink for York PG’s All postgraduates welcome! Come along, bring a friend, and enjoy the evening!

Date | Mon on 20th July Time | 6pm til late Location | Wentworth College Hub

Academic Writing: What It Is and How to Do It

Wednesday 22 July 2026 10.30am - 12pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

A number of academic text types, ranging from different essay types to reports, will be introduced in this session and then we will look at strategies for determining which of these best suits our assignment. In this session you will learn the basics of what academic writing is so you can recognise that style in the texts you are reading and begin to do it yourself. Please find related online resources here: https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/academic-writing

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The Distractibles Meetup

Wednesday 22 July 2026 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: LFA/144 Academic Skills workshop room (Harry Fairhurst Building, Campus West)
Open to: Students/staff

Finding it hard to focus and plagued by distractions? Join The Distractibles Meetup on Wednesdays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm in the Library, LFA/144. We are a support group of staff and students with small group chat and accessibility ideas to try. Whether you're neurodivergent or just easily distracted, our peer-support group might be just the thing for you. The Distractibles

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Summer Beach Party!

Wednesday 22 July 2026 1pm - 4pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Location: E/BOWL Vanbrugh Bowl (Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, Campus West)
Open to: Everyone

Summer is here!

Join us on Wednesday 22nd July for an afternoon of bouncy castles, ice cream and chilled summer games on Vanbrigh Bowl! There'll be plenty of snacks and refreshing drinks to keep us cool. Lounge in the sun with a mocktail, or bounce around on the gigantic inflatables - it's up to you! The event is free and EVERYONE is welcome - students, staff and children!

When? 1pm on Wednesday 22nd July Where? Vanbrugh Bowl, in front of the Music Dept How much? Free!

Don't forget the sun lotion!

T10 Cricket

Thursday 23 July 2026 2pm - 3.30pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Location: 22 Acres (Campus West)
Open to: Everyone

Sign up to play some semi-competitive sport this summer in our College Summer Sport Series. This next event will be T10 Cricket. All abilities welcome!

Equipment is supplied for you, so you only need to turn up in trainers and some clothes you are comfortable doing exercise in.

Make sure to sign up via the link above!

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Academic Grammar and Vocabulary

Monday 27 July 2026 11am - 12.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

A range of grammatical structures that are commonly found in academic texts will be introduced, focusing on their function and form so that you can start using these structures in your own writing. We will also focus on academic words that occur frequently together in academic texts, such as ‘conduct research’, and how the use of these phrases (collocations) can make your academic writing sound more natural. Please find related online resources here: https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/academic-writing

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Online Arts + Crafts Workshop

Monday 27 July 2026 6pm - 7pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

Have a break from your studies and join us for a relaxing online creative session!

Sign up here! Zoom link will be sent out before the session.

This guided workshop is designed to give you a chance to switch off from academic pressures, slow down and spend a bit of time engaging your creative side in a friendly, supportive environment!a

No artistic experience needed! Whether you're doodling, painting or just enjoying a mindful hour away from your studies, this is an opportunity for you to prioritise your wellbeing and get connected with other students from wherever you are in the world.

There's no pressure to share your work, and you can take part in whatever feels comfortable for you.

You'll need:

• Plain paper
• pen or pencil
• Optional but recommended: coloured pencils, felt-tip pens or paints
• A quiet space
• drinks and snacks you'd like during the session

No art experience is needed!

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The Distractibles Meetup

Wednesday 29 July 2026 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: LFA/144 Academic Skills workshop room (Harry Fairhurst Building, Campus West)
Open to: Students/staff

Finding it hard to focus and plagued by distractions? Join The Distractibles Meetup on Wednesdays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm in the Library, LFA/144. We are a support group of staff and students with small group chat and accessibility ideas to try. Whether you're neurodivergent or just easily distracted, our peer-support group might be just the thing for you. The Distractibles

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Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday 29 July 2026 2pm - 4pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Location: Ron Cooke Hub (Campus East)
Open to: Everyone

Think you know Campus East? Prove it! Grab two friends and team up for our epic Scavenger Hunt on July 29th 2pm - 4pm. It’s the perfect chance to show off your sharp observation skills, race to the finish line, and maybe even snag some cool prizes. Whether you’re coming with your besties or looking to meet some awesome new people, it’s going to be a blast!

Tag Rugby 7s

Thursday 30 July 2026 2pm - 3.30pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Location: 22 Acres (Campus West)
Open to: Everyone

Sign up to play some semi-competitive sport this summer in our College Summer Sport Series. This next event will be Tag Ruby 7s. All abilities welcome!

Make sure to sign up via the link above.

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Academic Style: What It Is and How to Achieve It

Friday 31 July 2026 11am - 12.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

There is a style of writing which makes a text sound academic, and in this session you will learn what the elements of this style are, so you can begin to use them in your own academic writing. Find related online resources here: https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/academic-writing

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