Our popular research showcase will take place on Wednesday 13 January 2021.

Need support from the employee assistance programme? Find out more about Health Assured.

Recent data from York’s resident consultation, Our Big Conversation, identified that nearly 50% of residents felt less emotionally healthy as a result of Covid-19 with 57% less optimistic about the future.

In response to your feedback, we've provided additional cycle parking on Campus West.

Last week, the Government announced that it is extending its free flu vaccination programme to the over 50s.

This month the team behind the introduction of e-scooters to York (TIER) have offered the University 25 free e-scooter travel passes to give away to staff.

Remembrance Day, on Wednesday 11 November, is a time to think about everyone who has suffered because of war.

The second York Unlimited Giving Day will continue making the difference that you helped to support in 2019, funding life-changing, world-changing initiatives at York. Find out how you can get involved.

This week will see the introduction of a small number of e-scooters to the University of York, as part of a trial being funded by the DfT, in partnership with the City Council, to encourage alternative, more sustainable ways to travel.

With over 400 bedrooms and associated social spaces on track for completion for the 2021 academic year, our two new colleges are developing rapidly on Campus East. The one thing they now need is a name.

In August we advised that Parking Permit charges would resume in September. Some staff who no longer needed an annual permit chose to cancel it through the parking system.

We'll be celebrating Black History Month 2020 throughout October.

From Sunday 27 September there will be a number of changes across the bus services provided by First Bus.

Unicard and parking queries that would normally be serviced at the Information Centre are now being resolved online.

Our travel and transport team have produced a handy inter-campus guide to help you navigate your way across campus by bike and foot.

From today, Wednesday 2 September, due to the introduction of new regulations, all international mail now requires a completed CN22 Customs Form.

A series of staff webinars will keep you informed of our future challenges and plans.

Graduation this year looked very different, with online ceremonies last week to celebrate our students and their achievements.

Parking charges on campus have been suspended since April. As campus reopens in September, the University has decided to start charging for parking again.

We have had a great response to the introduction of online payslips across the university with nearly two thirds of staff signed up to date. Moving forward, a decision has been made that we will not resume printing of paper payslips.

Have you left your bike on campus? The Department of Estates and Campus Services need to know when you intend to collect it, before bike sheds begin to be cleared in August.

The winners of this year’s Green Impact Awards have been announced with a total of 28 teams achieving 33 awards for projects helping to make the University greener.

Health Assured have introduced a new and improved app - My Healthy Advantage.

York's Professor Kiran Trehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement, will chair a discussion of new and innovative approaches to engagement influence in an upcoming webinar.

Around 1,400 staff joined us when Professor Charlie Jeffery presented a webinar looking at the University's current position and future strategy in the light of the Covid-19 crisis.

Three scientists from the University of York’s Department of Chemistry have received prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) awards.

The Programme is part of a series of steps we are taking to mitigate the serious financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many of you will know that there are hundreds of rooms on campus with student belongings remaining in them.

Congratulations to colleagues who have been awarded Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Awards.

Keep in touch with what’s happening at York at this first Vice-Chancellor’s webinar.

Since we closed the Library buildings in March, we've continued to provide online access to resources and support, but we know that access to onsite Library services is important to you. We're now planning how we will reopen our buildings.

This week, York Unlimited is launching a new campaign to raise additional funds to help students from less advantaged backgrounds access the opportunity of an education at York.

The York Festival of Ideas is one of the key ways that the University engages new and diverse audiences.

In National Volunteering Week the University is launching its new Covid-19 staff volunteering scheme.

As we have previously announced, we have been investigating two-factor authentication (2FA), an added layer of security which will help us to keep your information and our network more secure.

Walkers are again raising money for the Mentally Fit York fund - and you can join in.

Our academic year will start as planned on Monday 28 September but in a way that prioritises the health and safety of students and staff.

With more people being encouraged to cycle, why not take advantage of the Rewards Extra Cycle to Work scheme to save money on a new bike (including electric bikes).

York Festival of Ideas 2020 has moved online to educate, entertain and inspire you from the comfort of your own home.

The University is delighted to have added three new Athena SWAN Bronze awards to its awards tally.

During Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 Professor Christina van der Feltz-Cornelis and her research team, based in the Department of Health Sciences and Hull York Medical School, will launch an academic study to explore how people respond to work stress and differ in terms of resilience. This will include the impact of COVID-19 on work and studying.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week - the theme is 'kindness'.

The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is coming together to share best practice on university responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We're adding more categories to your MyView page to enable us to build an accurate picture of the diversity of staff at the University.

The second round of funding from the Emergency Student Support Fund is now open.

The Scott Award Committee has opened up its art competition to staff as well as students.

The University recognises that this is a very challenging time for all students.

Gym instructors from York Sport have created home workout sessions to help you keep healthy and active.

If you are working from home for the first time, the University is providing support for you to learn more about the digital tools that are available.

As a thank you to University staff, and in recognition of the resilience and community spirit that has enabled the University to respond so well to the unfolding situation, all staff will receive an extra two days annual leave this year. 

Over the past few weeks, you have had to make major adjustments to how you work and live.

Research England has announced that REF 2021 is now on hold, delayed until further notice.

With thanks to our community of donors from alumni, friends and supporters of the York Unlimited philanthropic campaign, we have launched an Emergency Student Support Fund (COVID-19).

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charlie Jeffery, emailed all staff and students to make them aware of a number of developments, including a move to online teaching.

Do you know that we have over 800 bookable spaces across campus ranging from the smallest meeting room to Central Hall?

Do you use a University of York staff parking permit?

Following the announcement on Tuesday 11 February regarding the introduction of online payslips, the University-wide rollout has now been moved back by a month to a new date of April 2020.

At the University, we’re keen to continue improving our travel and transport provision for staff and students. We want to make your travel to and around the campus both enjoyable and accessible.

Update on coronavirus - change in guidance for travellers

Student groups will now be able to apply for storage space in the old Unity Health Building (next to the Exhibition Centre) on Campus West.

In March the University is looking to introduce a new online payslips system.

Find out how the White Rose Gender Equality College could support your Global Development research project.

Updates on Coronavirus, 10.30am and 7pm

One Planet Week is back from 10 to 16 February. There’s a packed list of events, workshops and open lectures to get involved with supporting this year’s theme, Zero Carbon.

Update on Coronavirus

A joint statement from the Vice-Chancellor and the presidents of YUSU and GSA.

The University has updated its policies on travel, expenses and purchase cards.

Take a journey around the world in a mock aircraft, try a bug flapjack or unleash your creativity on a graffiti wall at YorNight 2020.

Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled. Thursday 6 February is Time to Talk Day.

To celebrate this year's York LGBT History Month, the University is holding a wide range of events throughout February.

An update from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charlie Jeffery.

Updates on Coronavirus 10.30am, 1.30pm

Updates on Coronavirus, 11am and 7pm

Update on Coronavirus

King’s Manor, the city-centre premises of the University of York, is undergoing a refurbishment to provide better overall facilities to users of the building and create a new home for XR Stories, a project leading on the use of innovative technologies in storytelling.

Free service checks to sort out any problems.

Have you tried to book a meeting, study or event room on campus before? How happy were you with the process?

Updated: 29 January 2020 10:00 AM

They’re cute, incredibly reclusive and one of the nation’s most loved animals. So, it’s a pleasure to announce that the University of York has achieved the Hedgehog Friendly Campus Bronze Award.

Two Bills will be scrutinised by parliament in the coming months, both drafted by Professor Paul Johnson of the Department of Sociology, and based on his research.

Heidi Fraser-Krauss is the Deputy Registrar and Director of Corporate and Information Services at the University of York. Here she talks about the importance of the Staff Digital Skills Framework, reminding us of how technology is now ubiquitous in our work and personal lives.

Apply now for the 2020 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Rising Talent Programme.

Joss Ivory is HR Director for the University of York. In this audio clip she discusses digital skills in relation to digital culture: how common administrative task have drastically changed with the advent of the digital age and what staff at York can do to embrace these changes.

Curious about the building work on Campus East?

Following consultation with students and staff, more initiatives are planned to improve catering on campus.

The University of York will celebrate the 2020 Lunar Year of the Rat at the York Chinese New Year Gala.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new sustainability web pages.

Want to do something special in 2020? Join us in taking on a fundraising challenge this year!

Watch Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery explain why the University of York has adopted a Staff Digital Skills Framework.