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National Day for Staff Networks

Connect with others, share your interests and influence policy: social groups and networks support you, help you feel part of the community and create change. Find out more on the National Day for Staff Networks, Wednesday 13 May.

Staff social groups and networks

Saturday 30 May to Friday 12 June: explore 'Place and Space' with over 200 events
Take part on Saturday 16 May to connect with your community and champion better mental health.
A range of advice and support is available for anyone affected by current events in the Middle East. 

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Staff essentials: Information and resources

News and events highlights

15 May 2026

Latest updates from the Safety, Health, and Wellbeing at Work Office

14 May 2026

Our on-campus retail stores have now donated more than £17,000 to local charities across York – all thanks to your everyday shopping.

13 May 2026

We invite you to join us at our staff celebration.

11 May 2026

Connecting with others, sharing your interests and socialising is an important part of your working life.

Staff Digest

Our weekly email for all staff to keep you updated on what’s going on across the University:

Find people and departments

Is everything working?

Stay current on the status of key services and facilities at York, request repairs and stay informed about campus disruptions.

Log a repair, ask for something to be moved or check building maintenance requests.
Find out about any disruptions caused by building work on campus, so you can better plan your journey.
Check for any service issues or planned maintenance works related to IT, estates and the Library.
Staff celebrate after completing our charity walking challenge, the Great York Walk, which takes place in May every year and raises thousands of pounds for mental health projects.

Community and culture

Discover opportunities to socialise, share your interests and connect with colleagues from across the University.

Options include joining sports teams, going to concerts, attending open lectures and getting involved in volunteering. 

You can also explore our work culture and the behaviours that underpin our Community Without Limits framework.

Find out more about our York for Life network and how you can use it to search for alumni in specific fields, promote or join events or advertise jobs, whether paid or volunteer roles.

Get involved

"I want everyone I work with to feel seen, valued and supported for who they are – not in spite of it. For me, it’s about creating an environment where people feel they belong, where they can excel because they’re free to be themselves."

Dr Katherine Bridge, Centre for Blood Research

Join our staff networks

Join networks to get together with your colleagues:

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A meeting of the Women in Research Network

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How the University is run

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Events
Open lectures, concerts, department seminars and more.
Training and development
Access courses, apprenticeships, mentoring or leadership development opportunities
Jobs
The latest job vacancies across the University.

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