10 Mar 2025 - University Mental Health Day

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

Last week the UK government formally approved their proposal to increase student fees and maintenance loans for home undergraduate students from August 2025. The new annual fee for standard full-time courses will apply to home undergraduate students in all years of study at York from August 2025. Continuing students will be notified of your fee payment dates and how to make your payment in the usual way at the start of the academic year.

From Monday 17 March, there will be some disruption around the Exhibition Centre area and in the layby in front of James College as work begins to prepare for a new bus loop. Work is expected to be completed by Friday 21 March.

Join York Hindu Society on Thursday (13 March) at 6pm on Greg’s Place to celebrate Holi with an exciting evening of colour throwing, Bollywood beats, refreshments and festive cheer. Come dressed in white and get ready to be drenched in colour!

It’s time to prioritise mental wellbeing for University Mental Health Day this week. Join our University Mental Health Day Fair on Wednesday (12 March) for workshops, stalls, positive activities and free snacks. Take time out from the semester’s challenges with our other events on Thursday (13 March), such as dog petting and drumming to de-stress! Download the TalkCampus app and don’t forget that help and support is available for you all year round.

Sports are an important part of university life for many, providing a strong community and having a positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing. However, with growing costs, clubs are in need of additional ways to raise money. Support sport during York Challenge Week as students from the sports clubs taking part take on various challenges! Donate or become an ambassador to spread the word.

Want to rehearse a presentation or pitch, discuss speaking-related concerns or get voice tips, feedback and advice? The Academic and Digital Skills (A&DS) team are trialling academic speaking appointments in Semester 2. Book an academic speaking appointment for yourself or a small group, either online or in person (you’ll need to log in to Target Connect). 

If appointments are fully booked, come along to our Confidence to Speak and Listen workshops on Wednesday.

York Students in Schools is a great way to gain valuable work experience and make a positive impact on the lives of young learners. Applications are open for Classroom Assistant and Speech, Language and Communication Assistant roles in local schools and nurseries, or join the Language Support Register to help newly arrived children in UK schools who share your language. Find out more at the What is YSIS event tomorrow (11 March).

York SU are looking for your help to make Roses 2025 the biggest and best Roses so far. Gain valuable volunteering experience, be at the heart of the competition, and get some amazing benefits in return for your hard work. There are multiple roles on offer, including Event Volunteer and Social Media Volunteer. 

York Restaurant Week is back - and, for the first time, runs for an extended two week period! Enjoy a variety of offers on food and drink, from over 100 eateries in York city centre, all priced between £5 and £30. 

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