An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a professional independent service that offers support, guidance and counselling for a wide range of issues.

Helen Cowie is Professor of Modern History. While most historians tend to focus their attention on the lives of humans in the past, Helen has chosen to uncover the often forgotten lives of animals.

Join the International Pathway College for a webinar exploring the impact of bereavement and how we can better support ourselves, our colleagues and our students.

Food Development Manager Andrew Wood has won the Outstanding Contribution accolade at the U Dine Awards 2025.

This month we celebrated the achievements of staff and student teams at the 2025 Green Impact Awards - a showcase of dedication, innovation and teamwork in sustainability across the University.

Staff have received phishing emails which appear to be from DocuSign. Anyone could be targeted - find out how to protect yourself.

Our ambition is to be the University of Opportunity. What does this mean for our University community?

The N8 Research Partnership has released a statement urging fundamental reform in the way scholarly research is published.

This week is Refugee Week, which we’re marking with a number of activities.

IT Services are currently upgrading all staff PCs and laptops to Windows 11. Some computers which are not compatible will be replaced or removed.

A leading environmental scientist and the University's former Academic Registrar have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

The University has been re-awarded the NNECL Quality Mark, marking our strength in and commitment to supporting care experienced and estranged students.

YCEDE is dedicated to widening access to postgraduate research for people of colour.

The University led a delegation to the WUN AGM, which was hosted by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, to showcase our international partnerships and research collaborations,

Our Digital Creativity Network has been awarded funding by the Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund to lead Walmgate Reframed.

The University has climbed five places to 12th, and also claimed the top spot in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Work will shortly begin to give the Library Café a major upgrade this summer! The remodel will enhance the space for students, staff, and visitors, making it more welcoming, functional, and enjoyable.

On Tuesday 17 June, IT Services will be running a disaster recovery exercise.

Five remarkable colleagues were celebrated with a day at the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

Join us for a fantastic staff-only event on the morning of Tuesday 10 June.

The University is committed to creating an environment that is safe, inclusive and welcoming for all staff, students and visitors. This includes supporting people who wish to make or have made changes to their gender identity. 

Four York technicians have been shortlisted for an acclaimed prize which recognises technical excellence and innovation in higher education and research. 

The University has launched a Code of Practice for Sustainable Research to help all UoY researchers integrate sustainability into their work and support our carbon net-zero goals.

The Electric Vehicle charging bays in the Church Lane car park will be closed for essential maintenance all day on Thursday 10 April and Wednesday 16 April.

Most buildings will be closed from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April (inclusive), while several hubs will remain open for those needing to work on campus.

In response to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, University Council has approved a new Code of Practice on academic freedom and freedom of speech, jointly with York Students’ Union.

Simply tell us how you travel to, from and around the University to be in with a chance of winning an iPad.

From March 2025 through spring, planned external building inspections will take place on Campus West.

No more rummaging in your bag for a lost loyalty card. We’re making it more convenient and sustainable to collect loyalty points across our Eat and Drink venues.

First York will be outside the Careers building (Campus West) on Thursday 27 February, 11am to 3pm.

The Travel and Expenses Policy has been updated with immediate effect.

Running from Monday 3 March to Friday 7 March, you're invited to join us for a dedicated week of activities, events and workshops aimed at raising awareness about environmental and social issues - and you can now book your space.

This year, National Apprenticeship Week runs from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 February, and we’re pleased to take this opportunity to celebrate our apprenticeship programmes, and the many success stories they create.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are reporting an increase in bird flu in both kept poultry and wild birds across the UK.

The car park at 1 Innovation Close (sometimes referred to as the Piksel building) will no longer be available for University of York staff parking from Monday 3 February.

Read the full report to discover significant milestones and an overview of activities, achievements, and key statistics for the past academic year, October 2023 to September 2024.

From Monday 6 January until the end of March 2025 the lift in Derwent L corridor (opposite courtyard bar) will be closed for essential work.