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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Confluence for Change: Making the invisible visible

Saturday 30 May 2026 11am - Friday 12 June 2026 4pm

Organiser: York Festival of Ideas
Open to: Everyone

Venue: Sliding Water, 64 Marygate, York YO30 7BH

Discover the hidden story of Yorkshire’s waterways at Confluence for Change, a thought-provoking multimedia exhibition revealing the silent crisis of chemical pollution in our rivers.

Powered by cutting-edge science from the NERC ECOMIX project, this audio-visual experience blends stunning photography with immersive audio to make the invisible visible. Drop by, gain a deeper understanding of the science behind river health and leave empowered to help protect our rivers.

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Courage, Community and Conversation

Monday 15 June 2026 10am - 4.30pm

Organiser: Open Lectures
Open to: Everyone

Venue: Penn Room, Friargate Quaker Meeting House

Refugee Week event

Refugee Week: Courage, Community and Conversation is a public engagement event organised by York’s Migration Network (MigNet) as part of Refugee Week 2026.

The event brings together a range of refugee-support organisations, community groups, researchers, students, and members of the public.

The aim is to foster dialogue, strengthen networks, and create new opportunities for collaboration between those working with and alongside refugees and people seeking asylum.

The programme consists of two linked parts: a ‘Connect and Share’ fair, followed by a panel discussion.

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Using Academic Sentences

Monday 15 June 2026 1pm - 2.30pm

Organiser: Academic Skills
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

Academic writing requires a variety of sentence structures to communicate clearly and engage the reader. This workshop will provide you with a range of useful sentence types that you can start using in your own academic writing. Please find related online resources here:https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/academic-writing/

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Slavery, Sanctuary and York: Becoming a University of Sanctuary

Tuesday 16 June 2026 7pm - 8pm

Organiser: Open Lectures
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

York for Life event

Organised by the York in London alumni group, this panel discussion and Q & A will look at the University of York's status as a University of Sanctuary and the impact this has not only on the University's community but more widely.

Within the session, the panel will also look to discuss a number of issues including slavery and its legacy, modern slavery, forced labour and coercion, further highlighting the importance and need for the University of Sanctuary programme.

It promises to be a really interesting discussion.

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Postgraduate Afternoon Crafts: Paint and Tea!

Wednesday 17 June 2026 1pm - 3pm

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

Join the Postgraduate Communities team for an afternoon of painting, cuppas, cake and summery creativity!

Open to all York postgraduates! Take a well-earned break from your studies and come along for a relaxed midsummer paint event in the Wentworth College Hub. We’ll provide the paint, brushes and mini canvases, all you need to bring is yourself and a bit of imagination. Whether you want to paint sunflowers, sunsets or something chaotic, you don't need to have any arty experience. Just pop down, grab a drink and some summer snacks, and spend the afternoon creating a masterpiece.

When? 1pm on Wed 17th June Where? Wentworth College Hub How much? FREE!

International Picnic Day

Thursday 18 June 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

Summer Chill Out in the University Grounds

Take a break, soak up the sun, and enjoy time with friends - or make some new ones! Bring your favorite snacks and something comfy to sit on, and relax for a few hours in the beautiful university grounds. Sunshine, good company, and tasty treats - what more could you ask for?

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International Picnic Day: Summer Chill Out in the University Grounds

Thursday 18 June 2026 12pm - 2pm

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

Take a break, soak up the sun, and enjoy time with friends - or make some new ones! Bring your favorite snacks and something comfy to sit on, and relax for a couple hours in the beautiful university grounds. Sunshine, good company, and tasty treats - what more could you ask for?

Refugee Week 2026: Online cook-along

Thursday 18 June 2026 7pm - 8pm

Organiser: Open Lectures
Location: online
Open to: Everyone

Refugee Week 2026 event The cook-along

This online cooking demonstration will be hosted by chef Lubna from Yahala Mataam, a social enterprise in York supporting refugees and asylum Seekers. During the session you will learn to cook Abu Basti, a traditional stew originating in Damascus. The name means "the source of joy" or "eat and be happy," reflecting its nature as a comforting, celebratory dish. Ingredients include: Sautéed squash, chickpeas, and tender lamb or beef; it can be made vegan with mushrooms.

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Summer Trip to Whitby

Friday 19 June 2026 8am - 5.30pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Open to: Everyone

Postgrads and International Students! Visit the Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby, famous for its harbour, Abbey, and fish & chips. The Jewel of the Yorkshire Coast, Whitby is famous for dramatic clifftops, cobbled streets, and beautiful Abbey.

Tickets £10 at the online store

The ticket covers return coach travel between the University and Whitby. 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 remind you of the time for the return. IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to arrive on time for both departures. The coach will leave promptly and cannot wait for late arrivals. Should you miss the return coach, you are responsible for arranging and funding your own transport back to York. No refunds will be issued.

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Postgraduate Summer Social!

Monday 22 June 2026 6pm - 9pm

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

Postgraduate Summer Social!

Join us for a relaxed midsummer evening in the Wentworth College Hub, with food, games, music, and plenty of summer energy. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, wind down after a exam period, or enjoy company with some free snacks and drinks, this is a welcoming space to connect with fellow postgraduates from across the University of York.

Expect chilled school-disco-style music, summery snacks, and an easy-going atmosphere — no pressure, no prep, just a chance to unwind and start the summer properly.

When? 7pm on Monday 22nd June Where? Wentworth College Hub How much? FREE!

All postgraduates welcome! Come along, bring a friend, and enjoy the evening!

Animal Petting

Friday 26 June 2026 10am - 1pm

Organiser: Student Hub
Location: Campus East
Open to: Everyone

Come along and de-stress with some incredibly cute, furry companions! This event is all about relaxing, taking a breather, and enjoying some animal therapy.

Taking place on the lawn between Anne Lister and David Kato College

Singphonia 'Best of British' Charity Concert

Saturday 27 June 2026 2pm - 4pm

Organiser: York Conferences
Location: The Guildhall
Open to: Everyone

Join choir Singphonia at the historic Guildhall for an afternoon of familiar British classics from the past century.

Tickets are £10, with all proceeds directly funding York Against Cancer’s vital local patient support services and groundbreaking university research.

Bask in stunning surroundings usually closed to the public and book your place.

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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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