Things to know this week - 11 January 2021

Posted on 11 January 2021

The weekly news summary for taught postgraduate students from the University of York.

Coronavirus: update summary

Arrangements for Spring Term 2021
Following the new national lockdown, and to offer some level of stability to our students, we have made the very difficult decision that all classroom-based teaching activity will be delivered online for the entirety of the Spring Term.

Support to get reliable internet access
We are launching a service to help students living off campus with poor internet connectivity.

Self-isolation payments
If you’re a full-time student, living in York, and will lose income because of having to self-isolate, you can apply for a payment from York’s Public Health Covid Outbreak Management Fund. 

1. Banish the winter blues and get the support you need

January can be difficult at the best of times. The NHS estimates that the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), affects around two million people in the UK. Read our tips to beat the winter blues. We also have a new programme of online wellbeing workshops this term. From overcoming worry and stress to getting a better night’s sleep, find out where you can get extra support from college tutors who understand. #UoYwellbeing

2. Got a new device?

If Santa brought a new laptop, tablet, or mobile, find out how to make the most of it. Learn how to connect to the network (whether on campus or elsewhere), keep your device safe and find out about discounted software. #UoYTips

3. Learn a language

Learn a language at a relaxed pace with a discounted Languages For All short course. A variety of languages are on offer with options for beginners through to advanced learners, including Chinese for Intercultural Understanding, Italian Conversation and Culture, and Polish for Everyday Communication. Hurry - registration closes on Thursday 14 January. Find out more and register for a Languages For All short course.

4. Take control of your future

Take a look at the Postgraduate Career Journey to find out how you can develop your skills, strengths and leadership qualities. Activities for this term include booking an online appointment with a Careers Adviser, getting a mentor with York Profiles and Mentors, and listening to the Careers and Placements What Do You Actually Do?! podcast to find out what different careers are actually like.

5. Discover more at YorkTalks

Join us for a couple of hours or a whole day for thought-provoking talks about the amazing research under way across the University. From climate change to covid, malaria to social media, come to YorkTalks on Wednesday 13 January to hear some of our best and brightest academic minds bring new thinking to major global and societal challenges. Book your place at YorkTalks 2021.

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