The late Peter Whelpton (Economics, 1969) had a vision to transform the lives of young people living with some of the most extreme hardships. He […]
ISSUE ELEVEN / November 2018
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Shisha addiction may be stronger than cigarette addiction
Kamran Siddiqi, Professor of Global Health at the University of York, discusses some of the effects shisha can have
Smoking shisha is very popular, particularly among young people. And despite what many people believe, it is highly addictive. In fact, a drug commonly prescribed to help […]
Schools need to teach pupils skills to maintain good mental health
Dusana Dorjee a lecturer in the Department of Education at University of York, looks into the complexity of child mental health
Schools are often where children’s and adolescents’ mental health problems are identified. While there is ever growing demand for mental health support for pupils, such […]
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Yucall. How do the students benefit?
Tierney explains how Yucall helped her through university
I joined York as an English Literature student who had absolutely no clue what career I wanted to do after university. I joined lots of […]
York graduates win big
A team of University of York graduates have won a national competition that could help take their video game into the homes of millions.
University of York graduates Pedro Custodio, Joni Levinkind and Fynn Levy are the three members of Mujo Games. Mujo Games took part in Tranzfuser, the […]
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Ticket to Success
Need help with your career?
Anyone can find themselves needing careers advice, but for recent graduates it’s often difficult to know where to turn. The good news for University of […]
Goodricke’s Golden Jubilee
2018 sees York’s fifth college turn fifty, but what do you remember about Goodricke College?
Goodricke College is named after amateur astronomer John Goodricke (1764-1786), who is best known for presenting conclusive proof that the brightness of stars varies over a period of time in a cyclical nature.
So you want to be a mentor?
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Mentoring plays a crucial role in preparing students for that vital next step. Whether it’s helping them to explore career options, or to research a […]
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