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USS/ Capita data breach: information for staff

Tuesday 16 May 2023

If you are or have been a member of the USS Pension Scheme then you may have received an email over the weekend regarding a data breach at their supplier, Capita.


Celebrating the impact of our York Unlimited goals

Wednesday 10 May 2023

Over the past four years, you’ve made a difference to the lives of students and researchers across the University.


Significant development work on campus begins

Tuesday 2 May 2023

A number of development works are due to start on Campus West over the next few weeks which may cause additional noise, and/or change the availability of car parking.


Campus East tipi removal

Monday 24 April 2023

The tipi on campus east, located near Piazza building, is set to be removed shortly, around the end of April.


Enabling two-factor authentication for Office 365 and OneDrive

Monday 24 April 2023

Over the coming weeks we will be rolling out Duo two-factor authentication to Office 365, which includes services such as OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote.


New guide to using print alternatives

Tuesday 18 April 2023

As we look to reduce our environmental impact across the University, one focus is on cutting down on unnecessary printing across campus.


Changes to normal operation in the Ron Cooke Hub

Monday 17 April 2023

On Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 April some spaces in the Ron Cooke Hub will be out of use due to a live broadcasting of Question Time.


Tell us how you travel and win an iPad

Monday 17 April 2023

We are committed to improving our travel and transport provision, making it both enjoyable and accessible for all staff and students. It is important that we have an understanding of how you travel to and around the university, as well as what improvements you want to see made, whether you walk, cycle, take the bus, scoot or drive.


Work begins on new Student Centre site - from 3 May

Wednesday 12 April 2023

*UPDATED: Work to prepare the site for the new Student Centre now delayed from 17 April to 3 May 2023*


Changes to East Yorkshire bus services - from 2 April

Friday 24 March 2023

A number of East Yorkshire bus services, including Service 46, will operate differently from Sunday 2 April in order to improve reliability.


Closure of Car Park 3.1 (Campus North)

Thursday 16 March 2023

Due to road repairs outside of Car Park 3.1 (Campus North) behind Morrell Library / Harry Fairhurst building, the car park will be fully closed from 12am (midnight) on Wednesday 29 March and all day Thursday 30 March 2023.


Significant step for new Student Centre plans

Tuesday 14 March 2023

The proposed new Student Centre building in the centre of campus west has moved a step closer following the official submission for planning permission on 10 March 2023.


New Student Sustainability Opportunities Hub

Monday 6 March 2023

Today we are excited to announce the launch of the University of York's Student Sustainability Opportunities Hub.


Updates to Virtual Desktop Service

Tuesday 21 February 2023

IT Services are currently working on a project to replace the existing Virtual Desktop Service (VDS) with a new provider. The VDS allows staff and students to access certain apps which are usually only available on on-campus devices.


Security Services becomes Campus Safety

Tuesday 21 February 2023

The team formerly known as Security Services have been renamed to become Campus Safety and have relocated to the new Campus Safety Hub in Market Square.


A healthier happier York

Monday 20 February 2023

Today we are delighted to announce the launch of the University of York Strategy for Sport and Active Wellbeing 2023 - 2028.


Vote in our Art and Media competition (13 - 17 Feb)

Monday 13 February 2023

Help decide who should win an iPad as part of this year’s One Planet Week competition inspired by the theme Land and Nature.


Campus works: footpath closure

Friday 10 February 2023

The footpath that wraps around the Borthwick Institute for Archives building on Morrell Way will be closed from 20 February 2023.


Campus works: Water switch-off

Sunday 5 February 2023

Urgent works will affect water supply to 17 buildings on campus between 11:30pm and 2am on Wednesday 8 February


Volunteer with asylum seekers and refugees in York

Tuesday 31 January 2023

Are you looking for an opportunity to welcome people to York and help them improve their English?


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