Things to know this week - 8 November 2021

Posted on 8 November 2021

Welcome to your taught postgraduate student news summary of key things happening this week.

Covid update summary:
Protect. Respect. Be kind.

Exceptional circumstances
Read the recent update on changes to the exceptional circumstances affecting assessment policy and the approach for self-certification for the 2021-22 academic year.

1. Normalising conversations about race

The University's Student Expert Panel invites everyone to attend their first 'Middle Ground' event on Wednesday 10 November, focusing on issues faced by Black students, normalising difficult conversations and encouraging individuals to understand and recognise different perspectives. Book your place at the Middle Ground event.

2. Managing presentation anxiety

Overcome this common challenge and attend our next wellbeing workshop on managing presentation anxiety. Taking place tomorrow (Tuesday 9 November), you’ll learn practical techniques and find out about services and resources that can help. Book your place on the workshop.

3. A chance to experience India

Add an international study component to your degree and apply for the next International Study Centre in India in March 2022. Called ‘Modern India vs. Historical India’, the course includes classes on business, politics, culture, history and religion, and features excursions to Bangalore Palace, temples, ashrams and the Taj Mahal. No prior knowledge of the subject is needed and there are a limited number of scholarships available to help with costs. Application deadline: Friday 26 November 2021. Find out about the International Study Centre in India.

4. Do you live at home while you study?

We know each year over 300 new students choose to live off campus at 'home' with family, a partner, friends or alone. Some live in York and others are spread across the region. We also know local and commuting students face different challenges to students living on campus so find out more about support for students who live at home, including joining our Local and Commuting Students Facebook group. See our support for different student communities.

5. Reduce waste with YORCUP

The YORCUP scheme is part of our sustainability plan, where we hope to eliminate the use of single-use plastics on campus. Buy a YORCUP for £5 from a campus outlet and get your first drink free. Return your cup to be cleaned but show your YORCUP sleeve the next time you order to be served with a clean YORCUP and avoid the ‘latte levy’ charge. Find out about YORCUP.

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