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Implementing the new Slack data retention policy

Monday 23 September 2024

Following a period of consultation with staff, IT Services have finalised the data retention policy for Slack, which will be implemented in January 2025.


First York wins the University's bus service contract

Wednesday 18 September 2024

Following a full tender process, First York has been successful in securing the next bus service contract for the University, ensuring we can continue to provide a bus service for our community into the future.


Guide your students to develop their academic skills with support from the Library, Archives and Learning Services

Tuesday 10 September 2024

The Library, Archives and Learning Services (LALS) provides a huge range of support to help students (and you) develop academic and digital skills for study and lifelong learning.


University sustainability initiative raises money for local charities

Tuesday 10 September 2024

The innovative sustainability initiative 'Shop, save and sustain', organised by the University’s Catering and Hospitality team, has raised over £6,400 for local charities, including the York Food Bank, Kitchen for Everyone, and The Island, York.


Walmgate Stray bridge closure

Friday 6 September 2024

On Thursday 12 September, the bridge on Walmgate Stray, close to Heslington Lane and the York Sport Centre will be temporarily closed whilst maintenance work is being carried out.


Staff leavers - return of loaned furniture

Wednesday 4 September 2024

Many colleagues will have loaned furniture from the University. Returning these resources will allow us to reuse or recycle items in line with our commitment to sustainability.


Important updates regarding our University bus services

Wednesday 4 September 2024

First Bus has worked closely with us, taking into account the latest data and feedback from our monthly bus engagement meetings. As a result, several changes will be implemented to better meet the demands of our community.


CLA data collection exercise: rewarding the rights holders

Monday 2 September 2024

The University is taking part in a data collection exercise for the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) between September and November 2024. This helps to ensure that authors, publishers, and artists are fairly paid for the use of their work.


Important Update: Changes to Building Receptions

Wednesday 28 August 2024

Following the outcomes of the staff voluntary severance scheme across the university, and previous challenges around staffing levels across our receptions, we are moving to a hub based model for our receptions on Campus West, similar to the ones already in operation on Campus East.


Church Lane Car Park - temporary closure

Friday 23 August 2024

In order to support new student arrivals, the Church Lane Building car park will be closed on Friday 13 September to Sunday 15 September, reopening on Monday 16 September.


What's it like being a school governor?

Monday 19 August 2024

Claire Sinclair is a Lecturer in Management in the School for Business and Society.


Controlling third-party access into University Google accounts

Friday 16 August 2024

IT Services are taking measures to enhance information security and data privacy across the University.


Field Lane temporary road closure

Thursday 15 August 2024

From 20 August, Field Lane - from Sussex Road to the junction of Church Lane will be temporarily closed due to York Council carrying out roadwork improvements.


New study space opens for Psychology students

Wednesday 14 August 2024

The room features a number of desks as well as larger tables for collaborative study.


Retiring China Connect

Friday 9 August 2024

IT Services will be retiring the China Connect service from 1 September.


ESAY-YIMs team win a national CATE award

Thursday 8 August 2024

Making Interdisciplinarity a Success!


Support for staff following recent events

Wednesday 7 August 2024

The University of York strongly condemns incidents of hate, racism and the targeting of individuals or groups for their religious, political or cultural beliefs.


Celebrating 60 years’ service: Colin Campbell

Tuesday 23 July 2024

The Department of Sociology and University of York is proud to mark Colin Campbell’s 60 years of outstanding contribution to the life of the University and the advancement of social theory.


Change to Duo authorisation prompt page

Monday 22 July 2024

On Thursday 25 July, the Duo authorisation prompt page will be updated to a new version which looks significantly different to the current display.


New Slack data retention policy

Monday 15 July 2024

IT Services will be implementing a data retention policy for Slack at the beginning of 2025.


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