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Hello! Today is Wednesday 16 July. Learn more about our semester dates and academic calendar.

What's happening

News and events highlights

News

14 July 2025

Our University website has a new design. This launch marks an exciting milestone, as it applies our vibrant University of York brand across our most used channel – our website.

News

11 July 2025

York has performed strongly in this year’s National Student Survey - with increases in satisfaction rates across all of the University’s institutional feedback themes.

News

7 July 2025

The 10 leading figures who will receive honorary degrees at this month's graduation ceremonies have been announced.

News

1 July 2025

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

Staff Digest

Our weekly email for all staff to keep you updated on what’s going on across the University:

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Everyday essentials

Everything you need for your day-to-day work. Plus a wide range of staff support.

Popular tools

Quick access to online tools. Looking for something else? More IT tools, services and software.

Is everything working?

Stay current on the status of key services and facilities at York, request repairs and stay informed about campus disruptions.

Log a repair, ask for something to be moved or check building maintenance requests.
Find out about any disruptions caused by building work on campus, so you can better plan your journey.
Check for any service issues or planned maintenance works related to IT, estates and the Library.
Staff celebrate after completing our charity walking challenge, the Great York Walk, which takes place in May every year and raises thousands of pounds for mental health projects.

Community and culture

Discover opportunities to socialise, share your interests and connect with colleagues from across the University.

Options include joining sports teams, going to concerts, attending open lectures and getting involved in volunteering. 

You can also explore our work culture and the behaviours that underpin our Community Without Limits framework.

Get involved

"We have a university community where we are all part of creating positive change, big or small. There's a real sense of purpose and connection, which benefits others - from helping a colleague to a society-wide impact."

Katie Oates, Talent and Organisational Development Partner

Join our staff networks

Join networks to get together with your colleagues:

More opportunities to get involved

A meeting of the Women in Research Network

Join our Slack groups

Veera posing by Central Hall, as featured on the #yorpaws Slack channel. Photo by Minna Lehtinen.

Connect on Slack whether you are working on campus, or from home: 

Search for other groups or set up your own. Join the #slack-talk channel and look out for the monthly channel spotlights. 

Our community in pictures

How the University is run

More opportunities

Open lectures, concerts, department seminars and more.
Access courses, apprenticeships, mentoring or leadership development opportunities
The latest job vacancies across the University.