Things to know this week - 19 April 2021

Posted on 19 April 2021

The weekly news summary for undergraduate students.

Coronavirus: update summary

Free food and drink
If you are using campus facilities, you should get tested regularly (twice a week, three days apart). As an added incentive, you can take two completed testing cards (from the same week) - or your two email confirmations if you’re testing at home - to one of our participating outlets on campus to claim a free YORCUP, five free drinks and one free main meal. Book your rapid results tests.

Help with Covid-19 vaccination clinics
Volunteer to help with Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics at The Priory Pharmacy, Acomb. They are due to start in May, initially on Saturday afternoons, but with possible expansion to Sundays. Find out more and register.

1. Book study spaces on campus

There are currently several hundred socially-distanced single study spaces available to book across the Library and other University buildings and you can book up to three days in advance. Please be considerate and remember to cancel your booking if you change your mind.

2. Secrets to successful sleep

Struggling to sleep? Read our tips for getting a good night’s sleep and come along to our online workshop this Thursday (22 April) where our college tutors will provide guidance and share some practical techniques to help improve your sleep. Book your place at the sleep workshop.

3. Help with reapplying for Student Finance

You need to reapply for student finance for each year of your course. Student Finance England, Student Awards Agency Scotland and Student Finance Northern Ireland have opened applications for student finance for 2021/22 and Student Finance Wales opens soon. Join our ‘Reapplying for Student Finance’ webinar at 2pm on Wednesday (21 April) for help in completing your application.

4. Get help in setting up a business

Do you have a business or social enterprise idea? Apply for the Summer Accelerator and spend your summer working on launching your business with the support of the University. If accepted, you will receive a living allowance of £1,500, use of a workspace for eight weeks and access to specialist support. Find out more and register for the Summer Accelerator information evening on Wednesday 21 April.

5. Get involved with sustainability

View real-world implementation of sustainability in the workplace and build new skills in communications, analysis and teamwork by learning how to conduct virtual sustainability audits within University departments. Register for our free one-day IEMA-approved sustainability auditor training on Wednesday 28 April. No experience needed. Find out more and register.

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