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3 March 2026

Following a successful extended-hours trial, we are introducing a permanent IT drop-in schedule aligned with peak demand, effective 9 March.

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3 March 2026

We'll be celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 March.

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2 March 2026

The University has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK in the Financial Times Best Employers ranking.

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2 March 2026

Whether you walk, cycle, use public transport or drive, we want to know how you travel.

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1 March 2026

Support and advice for anyone impacted by the recent events in the Middle East.

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25 February 2026

We're refreshing our current Strategy to guide us until 2035 and beyond.

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25 February 2026

Celebrate International Women's Day on Sunday 8 March with events on campus and elsewhere in York.

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23 February 2026

We are introducing changes to our semester structure from 2026/27 to address concerns regarding staff pressure, student engagement and administrative workload.

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