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An Interactive peer-learning session to support neurodivergent staff & students.
Finding it hard to focus and plagued by distractions? Join The Distractibles Meetup on the first Wednesday of each month, 12:30pm to 1:30pm. We are a support group of staff and students with small group chat and an ideas bank of things to try. Whether you're neurodiverse or just easily distracted, our peer-support group might be just the thing for you.
Sign up for the next session in the Forthcoming Sessions box.
If you've attended before, you can use the same Zoom link.
Some of our regulars have asked to try a regular drop-in space to supplement our monthly online meetups.
LFA 144 on Mondays
12pm to 1.30pm
Bring a lunch, or just hang out. Chat with people or just sit and stare. We just thought a regular space might be nice.
Note: We are planning to change this to a Wednesday from 5th February 2025, 12pm to 1pm in LFA144.
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Struggling to find the time for writing tasks?
You’re not the only one. Try tackling your tasks at the University of York writing Power Hour (Phr).
We run one Phr sessions a week on Friday mornings. Specifically for staff and PGR, it helps carve out regular writing time during the busy university schedule whilst providing encouragement and accountability.
Click to add Phr to your own Google Calendar: Fridays, 9.20am to 10.30am.
We welcome anyone who can host their own session at a different day/time. Get in touch!
PowerHour Format:
09.20 Welcome and goal setting
09.30 Silent writing time
10.20 Feedback and reflections
10.30 End
There is a Silent Zoom Writing Group for PhD students and staff from across various universities. So long as you are only looking for accountability and not coaching, this may be suitable for other students too.
The Power Hour of Writing is a concept promoted by UWS. Find out more about UWS' Power Hour. The Power Hour is a short period of protected time to focus on writing alongside supportive colleagues.
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