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15 December 2022

Testing sessions have been arranged for staff.

6 December 2022

Works planned to the water main on University Road, which would have potentially affected water supplies to Campus West, have now been delayed until the first week in January.

6 December 2022

We are pleased to announce that the University of York has ranked 69 in this year's league ranking.

30 November 2022

On 6 and 7 December, there will be a planned power outage for approximately 4-6 hours in Market Square and Wentworth College Sub-Stations.

30 November 2022

Central car park will be closed between 5 and 7 December and partially closed between 12 and 16 December.

21 November 2022

Be prepared for some disruption due to accommodation improvements, roadworks and a new campus nursery

15 November 2022

An annual progress report on the Sustainability Plan at the University of York in 2021/22

3 November 2022

Cyclists - claim free high-visibility vests, bike lights and ankle reflectors

25 October 2022

As the threat of cyber attack globally increases we must ensure we secure ourselves against these growing problems. A breach of online security has the potential to impact everyone in the university community.

20 October 2022

Enter any design or photo to our Christmas card competition for the chance to win an iPad. Runners up will also get a £50 voucher.

13 October 2022

World class sport is coming to York.

11 October 2022

Be prepared for possible delays throughout November due to roadworks on University Road

27 September 2022

We are calling for entries to a new international competition which is offering three prizes of one million Swiss Francs each for disruptive solutions to the climate crisis.

14 September 2022

The Bike Doctor is hosting free bike maintenance workshops on campus for staff and students in October 2022.

14 September 2022

Today we have launched a survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the remote working policy. 

14 September 2022

As we start the new academic year, all staff are invited to join the Vice-Chancellor and University Executive Board for updates and a question and answer session.

26 August 2022

Over the summer, we've been working with First Bus York and we're pleased to say that although some fares are rising, the free zone around campus and the 20 tickets for £20 offer will remain.

23 August 2022

The new Student Centre planned for Campus West is one of the University's transformational initiatives. We're inviting you to engagement events so you can find out why the building is important to the University.

23 August 2022

This summer, Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) launched York Living Labs (YLL), a new initiative aimed at bringing our university community together to improve sustainability across campus. 

15 August 2022

Over the past academic year, 22, out of 24 teams, were awarded for their achievements in the Green Impact initiative, alongside individuals who were recognised for their own efforts.

31 July 2022

Our three new schools have officially launched today.

6 July 2022

The Computer Science building on Campus East has been renamed the Ian Wand Building, after one of the first professors of Computer Science at the University.

6 July 2022

The University has been ranked top in the Russell Group for academic support, according to the latest National Student Survey.

28 June 2022

We are delighted to announce that the York Graduate Research School (YGRS) has been recognised for its work at the forefront of PGR wellbeing, winning the FindAPhd Outstanding Contribution to Postgraduate Student Wellbeing award.

23 June 2022

The University of York is delighted to be working in partnership with the City of York Council to provide unwanted bicycles to Ukrainian refugees.

21 June 2022

The University hosted a Technician Commitment signatory event at the Guildhall last week.

15 June 2022

June 20-26 is Refugee Week. To celebrate this we will be holding a number of events while raising awareness of issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers and the support that’s available at the University and within the city.

14 June 2022

To thank you for your hard work, the Vice-Chancellor would like to invite you to a staff party.

4 June 2022

Senior leaders from CITY College, University of York Europe Campus in Greece, will visit the University this week, from Monday 6 June to Thursday 9 June, to celebrate our joint collaborations over the past year.

27 May 2022

Simply complete the short survey to be in with a chance of winning a £350 gift card.

26 May 2022

Over the extended Bank Holiday (Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June), most buildings will be closed.

24 May 2022

Following a design competition, the university has selected a partnership between UK based architects ADP and O’Donnell + Tuomey as the designers for the new Student Centre.

24 May 2022

Do you want to develop yourself and grow your career at the University?

24 May 2022

We’re asking you to think before you park.

18 May 2022

The TIER freezone trial currently operating on campus for E-scooter and E-cycle rentals is coming to an end on 1 July 2022.

12 May 2022

Some disruption is to be expected on University Road from 16 May to 20 May

11 May 2022

Campus East car park will be fully closed on 17 May and partially closed on 16 May.

29 April 2022

York Festival of Ideas returns from 11 to 24 June with an eclectic programme featuring over 150 free online and in-person events.

19 April 2022

To keep staff and students up to date about the progress of the new Student Centre, we have launched a dedicated web portal.

19 April 2022

It’s time to announce the winner of the David Kato College shield design competition!

12 April 2022

Run an activity, welcome festival-goers and be a part of this year’s York Pride.

4 April 2022

Your chance to vote for your chosen charity

18 March 2022

Following the introduction of single-use coffee cup bins on campus in 2020 in an aim to further reduce our plastic waste, we have now recycled over 11,000 single-use coffee cups.

17 March 2022

On Thursday 17 March, the University VC wrote to all staff and PG researchers to share information about the University's ongoing response to the situation in Ukraine.

14 March 2022

On Wednesday 2 March, the University VC made a statement on Ukraine which was shared to all staff and students by email, and posted on social media.

8 March 2022

As of Monday 14 March, Paysmarti will no longer be available to use in Pay & Display car parks.

7 March 2022

Qualify to teach English to speakers of other languages.

7 March 2022

As more of us return to campus it is important to have an understanding of how you travel to and around the university, as well as what improvements you want to see made.

27 February 2022

Thursday 3 March is University Mental Health Day, and the University has given over the whole week to activities promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

16 February 2022

University employees can benefit from a free will writing offer with Dunham McCarthy.

16 February 2022

The latest edition of the Legacy newsletter is now available to view

15 February 2022

With the passing of Ken Dixon, the University has lost one of its most remarkable, committed, enthusiastic and generous champions.

14 February 2022

Our February update includes progress reports, information about One Planet Week events, and suggestions that will enable you to become involved in promoting sustainability.

8 February 2022

Our Bin the bin campaign aims to reduce waste and increase recycling, as part of our Sustainability Plan.

3 February 2022

The University of York Catering and Hospitality team have released the latest figures from their YORCUP initiative and they show that the scheme has stopped 1 MILLION single-use plastic cups from going in to landfill in just three years*.

25 January 2022

We have recently received a number of complaints from the local community around the impact of University-related traffic.

11 January 2022

Careers and Placements are delighted to award Emer Bealin Kelly “Campus Intern of the Year”.