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The Academic Library Liaison for Literature, Katherine Hughes, and Level 5 Coordinator for Literature, Adam J Smith, will be co-delivering a one hour ‘research refresher’ session 2.30-3.30 on Monday 7 March. They will recap everything you need to know to effectively conduct research for Literature assignments including the dissertation. Continue reading “Level 5 Research Refresher Event with Dr Adam J Smith and Katherine Hughes”
If you’re thinking about next steps, careers, or placements, this should be of interest! More information and contact details below.
ON BEHALF OF THE YSJU CAREER COACHES:
If any of the above questions applies to you, then come and see us.
Who are we?
We are Peer Career Coaches. We are students from a variety of courses and levels (Undergrad and PhD) at YSJ who work with the careers team offering friendly 15-minute chats about all things’ careers. As students, we understand the pressure and how overwhelming students’ life can be.
How could we help?
We could offer support around a variation of topics including:
o Placements
o Part-time jobs
o Graduate jobs
o Changing courses
o Job interviews, etc
Where are we?
You can find us in LaunchPad (the big glass extension) at Holgate.
When can you find us?
We are available for walk-ins and/or pre-booked appointments on Wednesdays between 12:30-14:30.
To pre-book, please the link below: https://yorksj.jobteaser.com/en/users/sign_in?back_to_after_login=/
To find more about us, please find the PDF attachment (Who are the Peer Career Coaches)
Best wishes,
Lauren (On behalf of the Peer Career Coaches- Rida, Steph, Claire, Sophie, Katerina & Jazmin)
Dr Zoe Enstone and Dr Adam Smith in Humanities are looking for a student researcher to work on their Representations of York Project, which is part of the university’s Students as Researchers Scheme.
The Study Development Team at York St John offer a range of study development workshops and tutorials!
The first workshop of the Summer Term takes place on Tuesday 20th April and is about working productively from home.
To book a place click here and to find out more about all the study skills support available to York St John students click here.
The Study for Success workshop programme for Semester 2 is now live! Workshops include ‘Making the Most of your Feedback’ and ‘Writing Academically’. Click here to book a place and find out more.
Current students – if you need to return a library book but are not able to travel to our campus to return items, and are in the UK, you can send the Library your books for free… Continue reading “Good News about Library Book Returns”
The English Literature and Creative Writing programmes are hosting a Festive ‘Watch-along’ of The Muppet Christmas Carol! Next Friday afternoon, the 11th of December, Dr Rob Edgar and staff will host a viewing of this celebrated musical fantasy comedy of Charles Dicken’s Christmas story through Teams! We invite you to attend to view it alongside other students on the two programmes and to post observations in the chat. AND – at the end of the viewing, Rob and team members will announce the quiz questions, which will be aimed at those of you who have watched the film the most carefully! There will be prizes! There are several opportunities with The Halo Project that are currently open to application. The Halo Project is an award-winning national charity dedicated to providing cultural support and advocacy to victims of abuse, by offering advice, guidance and support Continue reading “Opportunities with The Halo Project”
As you might remember from your own time as a new student, starting university is a uniquely exciting and challenging time.
The Leeds Young Film Festival are now accepting applications for Volunteers for the festival, from 30th March – 14th April. This is a great opportunity for students to gain some experience in events management, festival production, and for working with children and young people in the arts and cultural sector
Below is a link to our opportunities page where you can find everything you need to know regarding our volunteer programme.
Leeds Young Film Festival Volunteering
Continue reading “MA Information Evening: Contemporary Literature/Creative Writing MA & MFA, 4 Dec”
