News in 2022
Works planned to the water main will affect water supply to Campus East from 30 January
We are pleased to announce that the University of York has ranked 69 in this year's league ranking.
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.
Central car park will be closed between 5 and 7 December and partially closed between 12 and 16 December.
Looking for more international opportunities on campus? The Centre for Global Programmes is recruiting York students.
Whether you’re leaving York or staying on campus, student support continues over the winter break.
The Library will have winter vacation opening hours between Saturday 24 December and Tuesday 3 January.
There are a number of things to remember if you’re staying on campus over the winter break.
Be prepared for some disruption due to accommodation improvements, roadworks and a new campus nursery
Complete the Library Survey for a chance to win one of four Love2shop vouchers.
Take a look at our inter-campus travel guide to help you navigate your way across campus
An annual progress report on the Sustainability Plan at the University of York in 2021/22.
We are taking part in this year’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
Physical activity is not just good for your body but good for your mind.
Research shows that people who talk about money feel less stressed or anxious and more in control.
Have you or someone you know, studied in the UK and has gone on to do amazing things? You or them could be one of India's ‘75 at 75’ in the Achievers Honours.
Applications to present at the 2023 Student Sustainability Research Conference are now open.
Cyclists - claim free high-visibility vests, bike lights and ankle reflectors.
Join the Library team and Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN) and for the launch of their new Creativity Lab on Tuesday 1 November.
Students in colleges on Campus West are invited to have their personal items tested for electrical safety.
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.
Dreaming of a few extras to make your student life better? Have a spare few minutes? Apply now for your chance to win one of 10 grants worth £1,000 each to support your student experience.
World class sport is coming to York.
Be prepared for possible delays throughout November due to roadworks on University Road
Don't get caught out with road and car park closures and changes to bus routes.
Looking after your mental health is something that you can build into your daily routines and everyday habits.
If you had £1 million, but you had to spend it ALL within 24 hours, what would you do?
How the Energy Price Guarantee and the Government £400 energy bills rebate might affect you.
We've partnered with Blackbullion, the financial wellbeing platform, so you can sign up for free.
Find out about a brand new Student Centre planned for York.
Make sure you’ve covered the basics (or see a reminder of things you may have missed).
The Yorkshare VLE has been upgraded over the summer.
The Joan Samuels Scholarship offers one award of £1,000 to be paid against University tuition fees for one postgraduate taught student or postgraduate researcher with a disability each academic year.
Save up to £75 on annual student membership.
The Bike Doctor is hosting free bike maintenance workshops on campus for students and staff in October 2022.
As part of our commitment to create a more sustainable campus, we are giving all Freshers living on campus a FREE reusable water bottle during arrivals.
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.
The new Student Centre planned for Campus West is one of the university's transformational initiatives. We're inviting you to engagements events so you can find out why the building is important to the university.
We are celebrating three new schools, which have officially launched today.
Do you have a laptop or mobile device that you no longer use?
The Government has issued advice for staying safe during the heatwave.
The study room for postgraduates in the Library is moving on Friday 15 July.
The University has been ranked top in the Russell Group for academic support, according to the latest National Student Survey.
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.
The University of York is delighted to be working in partnership with the City of York Council to provide unwanted bicycles to Ukrainian refugees.
Opportunities to help support Ukrainian refugees.
Give your feedback and be entered into a prize draw!
The Bike Doctor is hosting free bike maintenance workshops on campus for students in June 2022.
Join us every Wednesday and meet new people, explore new cultures, and enjoy some refreshments.
The Short Courses Team is looking for students to work on their residential summer programme, York Global Summer Schools.
Simply complete the short survey to be in with a chance of winning a £350 gift card.
Over the extended Bank Holiday (Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June), most buildings will be closed.
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.
Please help us maintain strong positive links with our local community.
We're recruiting for new members!
Please consider the people who live near you.
The TIER freezone trial currently operating on campus for E-scooter and E-cycle rentals is coming to an end on 1 July 2022.
If you’re considering further study, take advantage of forthcoming opportunities to chat to UoY staff and current Masters and PhD students to find out more about postgraduate study at York.
Some disruption is to be expected on University Road from 16 May to 20 May
Campus East car park will be fully closed on 17 May and partially closed on 16 May.
The team behind our Student Buddying Scheme are looking for UK and international students to give something back by supporting new students - while developing yourself and having fun!
Paid opportunity to welcome international students in the new academic year.
Join the discussion of the different experiences of private and state school students at university and beyond. Organised by the University of York's 93% Club in collaboration with the University and the Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF).
Students can attend workshops on intercultural studies, meet and work with students from HongKong, and gain international experience for free.
The next pop-up covid vaccine clinic on campus will be on Thursday 12 May 2022.
York Festival of Ideas returns from 11 to 24 June with an eclectic programme featuring over 150 FREE online and in-person events.
Wondering about the plans for your new Student Centre? Do you have an opinion on what it should look and feel like?
Disability Services are running run drop-in sessions throughout term - a chance for a quick chat with a practitioner about general disability related queries.
The Access and Outreach team are delivering four residentials between July and August 2022 as part of our Next Step York, York Experience Summer School and YorWay to York programmes.
Are you looking for funding for an extra curricular project in your department, college, club or society? Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of the University of York, funds are available to support you through two different channels.
It’s time to announce the winner of the David Kato College shield design competition!
How to make Summer Term a more pleasant and productive experience.
Run an activity, welcome festival-goers and be a part of this year’s York Pride.
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.
Join UoY’s newest college and be a part of University history as one of David Kato's first Student Leaders!
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.
Applications to join the 2022/23 College STYC and STYM teams are now open to current undergraduates who will be moving into their second, third or fourth year of studies in September.
Have your say on how student misconduct is dealt with.
Your guide to what's happening on campus over the break.
Find out more about York Nightline and the volunteer application process.
As of Monday 14 March, Paysmarti will no longer be available to use in Pay & Display car parks.
Join our Masters taster afternoon on Wednesday 16 March.
An intensive English language teacher course will run on campus Monday 20 June to Friday 22 July 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.
Still need to book your first, second or booster vaccine? Slots are now available at our on-campus vaccine centre this Wednesday.
Thursday 3 March is University Mental Health Day, and as a University we have chosen to give over the whole week to activities promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.
Cooking together and sharing a meal can do wonders for your mental health - and pocket.
Digital Creativity Week is a week-long event for students to work with digital and creative technologies, explore archival material and research, and develop skills, culminating in the creation of digital artefacts for an exhibition as part of York Festival of Ideas.
During National Student Money Week (21-25 February), we're looking at ways to save money and spend ethically.
One Planet Week is back from 14 to 20 February 2022.
Our Bin the bin campaign aims to reduce waste and increase recycling, as part of our Sustainability Plan.
We are marking Sexual Violence Awareness Week with a series of events, talks and activities around the theme of 'Changing the Conversation'.
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 3 years*.
You must set up Google two-factor authentication on your University account by Tuesday 22 March or you will be locked out of your account and will be unable to access your email.
Thursday 3 February is Time to Talk Day, a day when everyone is encouraged to talk about mental health.
A unique competition to create a new part of York’s history.
Personal safety is something that everyone should take seriously.
Join a mini intercultural exchange project in which students from Tohoku and York will get to know each other’s culture.
Our amazing Great York Cake Off winner and their winning cake!
Short, dark days getting you down?
We’re looking for students who can help us with our Campus East Library Project. If you spend a lot of time on Campus East - because you live there, your department’s based there, or because you like to study there - we’d like your feedback (and we’ll give you a £15 voucher to say thank you).
The University of York and the Griff Investment Fund are pleased to announce the UK's first SMIF conference.