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News in 2023

15 January 2024

The section of Kimberlow Lane between York Sports Village and Hull Road will be closed from 22 January for around seven days for essential repairs.

21 December 2023

There is a reduced bus service between 27-30 Dec and 2-6 Jan (inclusive).

14 December 2023

If you’re paying for parking using Pay by Phone in our on-campus pay and display car parks, the duration of parking time selected can now be rolled over into the following day.

8 December 2023

Whether you’re leaving York or staying on campus, student support continues over the winter break.

7 December 2023

Applications are now open for returning undergraduate students who want to apply to live on campus for the 2024/25 academic year. Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 11 December.

5 December 2023

An update about catering, helpdesk, cleaning and reception opening times over the winter break.

4 December 2023

If you're sending letters or parcels to family or friends over the festive season, check out the last posting dates for your mail to arrive before 25 December.

30 November 2023

Accommodation applications will open on Thursday 7 December at 12:00 (midday) for returning students who want to apply to live on campus for the 2024/25 academic year.

23 November 2023

You’re invited to get involved with Energy Action Week as part of this year's Student Switch Off competition.

22 November 2023

Disability History month 2023 runs from Thursday 16 November until Saturday 16 December under the theme of ‘Disability, Childhood and Youth’.

20 November 2023

As the weather gets colder, we aim to make it as safe and easy as possible to travel around campus.

17 November 2023

The Travel and Transport team will be at the Field Lane crossroads on Tuesday 28 November between 4pm to 6pm, sharing their best tips and advice on keeping you and your bike safe whilst cycling this winter.

16 November 2023

Most University of York owned accommodation is available for first year's only, however a small number of rooms are allocated to returning students every year.

16 November 2023

Learn essential info at our water safety event and enter our prize draw!

15 November 2023

The University's Sustainability Report details progress made towards our Sustainability Plan over the 2022-23 academic year.

14 November 2023

Join the group maintenance session on Monday 20 November, 10am to 11.30am in Goodricke College (booking is required).

10 November 2023

The Inclusive Education Team is running three faculty-based discussion workshops to help inform the University’s plans for good practice surrounding assessment and feedback.

10 November 2023

We are making some changes to the way you access IT support at the University.

9 November 2023

Members of the University are invited to mark Remembrance Day, and to take part in a Vigil for Peace.

9 November 2023

The footpath that runs from Harewood Way to the covered walkway on Campus West will be closed for two weeks from Monday 13 November.

6 November 2023

For the next two weeks, complete personal finance lessons on the Blackbullion website for the chance to win some great prizes.

5 November 2023

Some University students have reported recently receiving an email from an organisation called ‘ZoomInfo’ with the subject line ‘Notice of personal information processing.’

1 November 2023

There will be route diversions to 66 and 67 First Buses on 2 November and 20 November due to planned highway resurfacing and drainage works carried out by York City Council.

1 November 2023

Problems with parking in the neighbouring area of Osbaldwick has resulted in a number of complaints from local residents and Councillors.

31 October 2023

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

29 October 2023

IT Services have recently completed work to set up a new provider for the Virtual Desktop Service (VDS).

26 October 2023

Share some thoughts on your York journey so far for the Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

26 October 2023

Are you interested in studying, working or volunteering abroad?

25 October 2023

What do you think of your university experience so far?

25 October 2023

From Sunday 29 October, the bus stop located outside of James College will discontinue.

23 October 2023

Charging your phone or laptop in the Library? Using electrical items in kitchens on campus? Get your electrical items safety tested free of charge!

23 October 2023

From Sunday 29 October, the nearest bus stop servicing Halifax College will be Newton Way.

18 October 2023

The Joan Samuels Scholarship offers one award of £2,000 to be paid against University tuition fees for one postgraduate taught student or postgraduate researcher with a disability each academic year.

17 October 2023

Paid opportunities to get involved with EXEC, the Centre for Experimental Economics at York.

16 October 2023

E-scooters and e-bikes are available to shuttle across campus or to travel into the city centre.

15 October 2023

As you progress through your studies, you’ll need to develop a new set of academic, digital, and information skills- IT Services are here to help.

11 October 2023

Don't get caught out - the road will be closed from Friday evening to Saturday evening.

9 October 2023

Information about the University's response to the ongoing events in Israel, Gaza and the Middle East, and about our support for those affected.

9 October 2023

Cycling, if you are able to, is a great way to keep active and has a positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing. 

9 October 2023

Don't get caught out - some car parks are closed from Thursday until Monday.

9 October 2023

Did you know that as a student at the University of York you can get lots of software free or at a discount?

5 October 2023

Get free access to York Sport gyms on Wednesday 11 October 2023.

2 October 2023

Walking, if you are able to, is a great way to keep active and has a positive impact on our physical and mental wellbeing.

1 October 2023

Exclusively for UoY students, the Brighter Futures Grants have been created to support our students through their university experience.

29 September 2023

Although we work hard to minimise interruptions to IT across the University, sometimes our key services do experience disruptions.

26 September 2023

The Centre for Global Programmes (CGP) is looking for York students to meet and work alongside students from Japan.

25 September 2023

Specifically developed to support everyday student life at York, the MyUoY app includes lots of features to help make day-to-day life on campus easier such as the ability to view your academic timetable and find study space across campus.

22 September 2023

Learn about protecting your computer, mobile devices, tablets, and any other internet-connected devices from intruders.

22 September 2023

Join the list for opportunities to get paid or receive vouchers for student-led content.

21 September 2023

First Bus, our nominated bus service provider, are altering routes, timetables, the free zone and bus numbers as of 24 September.

20 September 2023

Whether you’re new or returning to study, kickstart your academic year with the Academic Skills Community.

18 September 2023

At this time of year, we see a lot of email scams. Make sure that your information (and your money) is safe by learning to spot what’s suspicious.

15 September 2023

Visit the Timetabling team who will be located in the Student Hub for the first two weeks of Semester one.

15 September 2023

Please consider the people who live near you.

15 September 2023

Can you prove your bakes don't have soggy bottoms? Take part in the Great York Cake Off and help raise money for Stand Up to Cancer and Mentally Fit York.

14 September 2023

Disability Services are running drop-in sessions throughout semester - a chance for a quick chat with a practitioner about general disability related queries.

11 September 2023

Join in with the 60+ events taking place this York Environment Week, from 23 September until 1 October.

8 September 2023

Learning a language is not just about social and personal development, it can be a life-changing experience.

8 September 2023

Food options on campus to help with the cost of living.

8 September 2023

Our partners at Santander Universities have launched a new prize draw, giving away £500 to 200 lucky students across the UK.

5 September 2023

Our Work Wardrobe is for students who need professional clothes for work or interviews.

31 August 2023

Open Days on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 September will affect Campus South Car Park and Campus West Car Park.

31 August 2023

Earning extra money for doing very little sounds attractive – right?

4 August 2023

Earn £30 voucher for taking part in a one hour careers research focus group.

17 July 2023

First Bus are introducing fare increases across routes across York from 24 July. This increase will affect all buses across the city, including those routes to and from the University.

5 July 2023

First Bus have released the new timetable and routes for this academic year. They are also introducing fare increases across all routes from 24 July. If you plan on using the buses please read on.

30 June 2023

We want to understand more about the needs of postgraduate taught students when it comes to career planning and making choices about your future. Share your thoughts for the chance of winning a £50 voucher.

18 June 2023

Coming next academic year, we’re introducing a new student digital wellbeing tool called Check-In.

12 June 2023

Complete the all student sport survey to be in with a chance of winning £250!

12 June 2023

Over the coming weeks we will be rolling out Duo two-factor authentication to Office 365, which includes services such as OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote.

8 June 2023

Santander Universities are giving away 10 iPad Pro tablets to higher education students in the UK.

8 June 2023

Campus South and Campus West car parks will be affected by the forthcoming Open Days.

19 May 2023

We know that our students are feeling the effects of inflation pushing up the cost of living. The University of York, as an organisation, is going through something very similar.

19 May 2023

Could activities from the past help our wellbeing today? Get outdoors, help researchers and take a well deserved wellbeing break this exam season!

19 May 2023

Want to gain an international outlook? Join an intercultural exchange project in York to work with students from Hong Kong.

17 May 2023

Know someone of South Asian heritage who has overcome barriers to success?

10 May 2023

Over the past four years, you’ve made a difference to the lives of students and researchers across the University.

5 May 2023

The Academic Skills Community has a series of sessions and resources that will help you find the right digital tools to work with your data.

2 May 2023

A number of development works are due to start on Campus West over the next few weeks which may cause additional noise, and/or change the availability of car parking.

28 April 2023

We have an exciting opportunity for final year students from all departments to take part in this year's online international student sustainability symposium.

28 April 2023

York Festival of Ideas returns from 2 to 15 June with an exciting programme of over 150 FREE online and in-person events inviting you to ‘Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild’.

24 April 2023

The tipi on campus east, located near Piazza building, is set to be removed shortly, around the end of April.

24 April 2023

As we look to reduce our environmental impact across the University, one focus is on cutting down on unnecessary printing across campus.

21 April 2023

Starting on Wednesday 26 April, there will be a weekly academic skills drop-in session in the Library.

21 April 2023

Disability Services' drop-in sessions continue throughout Summer term - a chance for a quick chat with a practitioner about general disability related queries.

19 April 2023

How does it really feel for LGBTQ+ staff and students to work and study at the University of York currently?

17 April 2023

On Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 April some spaces in the Ron Cooke Hub will be out of use due to a live broadcasting of Question Time.

17 April 2023

It is important for our travel and transport team to have an understanding of how you travel to, from and around the University, as well as what improvements you want to see made, whether you walk, cycle, take the bus, scoot or drive.

17 April 2023

Food options on campus all day to help with the cost of living.

16 April 2023

How to make Summer Term a more pleasant and productive experience.

14 April 2023

Share your thoughts and be in with the chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher. You’ll also be able to volunteer to take part in a paid focus group opportunity.

13 April 2023

Santander Universities are giving away 10 MacBook Air laptops to higher education students in the UK.

13 April 2023

The International Student Support team are recruiting their welcome team.

12 April 2023

*UPDATED: Work to prepare the site for the new Student Centre now delayed from 17 April to 3 May 2023*

24 March 2023

A number of East Yorkshire bus services, including Service 46, will operate differently from Sunday 2 April in order to improve reliability.

17 March 2023

King's Manor Library will close for a week due to essential maintenance work being carried out.

16 March 2023

Due to road repairs outside of Car Park 3.1 (Campus North) behind Morrell Library / Harry Fairhurst building, the car park will be fully closed from 12am (midnight) on Wednesday 29 March and all day Thursday 30 March 2023.

14 March 2023

The proposed new Student Centre building in the centre of campus west has moved a step closer following the official submission for planning permission on 10 March 2023.

12 March 2023

Applications to join the 2023/24 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.

12 March 2023

Whether you’re leaving York or staying on campus, student support continues over the spring vacation.

6 March 2023

Today we are excited to announce the launch of the University of York's Student Sustainability Opportunities Hub.

5 March 2023

Things you can do to support your wellbeing this University Mental Health Day on Thursday 9 March.

27 February 2023

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 celebrating the University of York campus and collections.

21 February 2023

National Student Money week returns from Monday 27 February to Friday 3 March, with the theme, ‘Navigating the Numbers: Coping with the Cost of Living’.

21 February 2023

The team formerly known as Security Services have been renamed to become Campus Safety and have relocated to the new Campus Safety Hub in Market Square.

20 February 2023

In recent months YUSU has been running a campaign relating to the University’s Exceptional Circumstances procedures - specifically they have sought the reinstatement of unlimited self-certification for all students which was temporarily available during the Pandemic.

20 February 2023

Today we are delighted to announce the launch of the University of York Strategy for Sport and Active Wellbeing 2023 - 2028.

12 February 2023

Help decide who should win an iPad as part of this year’s One Planet Week competition inspired by the theme Land and Nature.

12 February 2023

Our top tips for eating well for less.

10 February 2023

The footpath that wraps around the Borthwick Institute for Archives building on Morrell Way will be closed from 20 February 2023.

5 February 2023

The National Student Survey (NSS) opens to all final year undergraduates on Monday 6 February 2023.

5 February 2023

Urgent works will affect water supply to 17 buildings on campus between 11:30pm and 2am on Wednesday 8 February

2 February 2023

The Library has recently made some changes to the Postgraduate Study Room and we would really value your feedback and comments.

2 February 2023

Review the University of York and be in with a chance of winning a £2,000 voucher!

30 January 2023

We're marking Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (6 - 12 February) with a number of events, including a Light up the Night Walk on Monday 6 February.

29 January 2023

Thursday 2 February is Time to Talk Day, a day when everyone is encouraged to talk about mental health.

27 January 2023

Come to drop-in sessions to get tips on how to find part-time work.

26 January 2023

One Planet Week (13 -17 February) aims to provide a platform from which to promote awareness, and share knowledge and actions on sustainability to staff, students and the wider community.

25 January 2023

Are you looking for an opportunity to welcome people to York and help them improve their English?

23 January 2023

Update (26 January): the members of the Travelling Community have now moved on and are no longer on campus.

20 January 2023

Register now for the Summer Opportunities Fair and discover where in the world your summer could take you.

20 January 2023

We are running more Carbon Literacy training courses this term; plus, find out about our One Planet Week competition.

19 January 2023

Disability Services are running drop-in sessions throughout term - a chance for a quick chat with a practitioner about general disability related queries.

15 January 2023

Check out our drop-in events this week to help you with private sector accommodation for next academic year.

15 January 2023

Short, dark days getting you down?

10 January 2023

From Monday 9 January there will be temporary bus stop changes at the roundabout where University Road meets Wentworth Way.

9 January 2023

On Tuesday 10 January, between 10am and 4pm, heating in all Campus West buildings will be turned off to allow us to carry out an urgent repair to pipework.

6 January 2023

Paid opportunities to get involved with EXEC, the Centre for Experimental Economics at York.

5 January 2023

Meet students from countries across the world, practice your language skills and learn about different cultures at the Languages Café

5 January 2023

The accommodation booking system for continuing undergraduates wanting to live on campus for 2023/24 will be opening on Monday 9 January 2023 at 12 noon.

5 January 2023

Hear from leading academics, discover local sights and make friends from countries around the world as part of a week residential Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

3 January 2023

We carry out annual catering surveys to help deliver the best possible service for all at the University.

3 January 2023

New dates have been released for drop-in sessions, maintenance sessions and in-depth workshops.