Accommodation applications for returning undergraduates wishing to live on campus in the 2026/27 academic year are now open. Applications will close at 3pm on Friday 12 December.

Please remember to switch off lights, turn off equipment, and close windows before leaving university accommodation to help us meet our energy and cost-saving targets.

First York bus services will be operating a limited timetable on University of York services from Sunday 21 December and will resume normal service on Sunday 4 January 2026.

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

From 1 December 2025, we are making some changes to how we structure student support in order to make the experience clearer and more consistent for all students.

Where they are permitted in exams, calculators will now be provided by the Exams Office.

Specific buildings on campus will be closed from Saturday 13 Dec to Monday 5 Jan. Teaching will not be affected.

Stay safe from scams this Black Friday.

A reminder to keep safe and stick to footpaths when walking between campuses, especially near Heslington Church.

Campus central car park (car park 2.4) will be closed starting Friday 14 November AM and is scheduled to reopen by Wednesday 19 November.

Join hundreds of students, staff and alumni on York Giving Day (5 - 6 November) and help make a difference across our university community.

Cyclists - claim your free high-visibility vests, bike lights, and slap wrap arm reflectors on Thursday 27 November, 4pm to 6pm.

The ongoing rhetoric around immigration and race across the country is creating difficult community relations and sometimes a hostile climate within our City and on our own campus.

Revenue Protection Officers (RPOs), will be on board the UN1 night service in the coming weeks to check tickets, provide customer service and support a respectful travel environment for all.

Get involved and be a key student voice in developing University initiatives and strategies.

Consolidation Week is a time to pause and take a break, catch up, reflect on your learning and plan your next steps.

Whether you're planning to move into private accommodation next year or already living in it, we're here to support you.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we have focused on the theme of securing and protecting data.

We have launched a new set of webpages to help those needing to find and book quiet or sensory spaces on campus.

There will be no access to the Field Lane roundabout and key bus services diverted from 16 to 21 October.

How we’re responding to your suggestions on how to develop Check-In.

Applications are open for the Joan Samuels Scholarship award for postgraduates with a disability.

Don't get caught out by changes on campus due to the Yorkshire Marathon.

Update: This has been rescheduled for Monday 13 October.

Help us improve our understanding of student wellbeing by taking part in important research here at York.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our Brighter Futures Grants Programme, in partnership with Santander.

Take a look at our inter-campus travel guide to help you navigate your way across campus

We’ll be marking National Hate Crime Awareness Week from Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 October.

From Monday 6 October, the way you apply for assessment adjustments is changing.

Drop-in sessions - take 10 minutes to talk it through.

Imagine waking up one morning to find your bank accounts empty, your social media accounts hacked and no idea where your personal information may have been shared.

From Facebook or Instagram, online banking apps, work emails and even sensitive research data, all of us rely on passwords to protect both our personal and professional private information.

As you begin to settle into student life, maybe you’re returning to York after summer vacation or maybe this is your first time at university, it’s important to make sure that any personal devices you use such as mobile phones or laptops are kept secure.

As we begin the new academic year, we want to warmly welcome everyone back to our campus. We recognise that this semester starts amidst significant national and global challenges, with rhetoric around immigration and race creating difficult community relations and sometimes a hostile climate.

UK based students have a chance to win 1 of 15 £3,000 prizes as part of the Handshake Live Rent Free prize draw.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, mental health difficulty or a long-term health condition, you may be eligible for academic support and adjustments.

Keep yourself and others safe around York's rivers.

Over the summer information was shared about essential lift upgrades taking place across campus. Unfortunately, the works have taken longer than planned, which has affected the reopening schedule of several lifts.

Like many cities and towns across the country, we have seen the St George’s flag being raised in prominent community spaces in the City of York, including some near our campus.

Work on Hull Road from Monday 15 September through to 25 October may lead to traffic delays.

Please consider the people who live near you.

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

Santander is offering the chance to win £500 in food vouchers through the Fuel Your Studies prize draw.

Some student bus fares are increasing.

We hope you’ve had a great year in York! If you're a postgraduate planning on moving out soon, here's a reminder of what you need to do before you depart.

We’re continuously improving MyUoY - thanks to your feedback, v2.9.0 brings new tools to support your journey.

Looking for a part‑time job that’s fun, flexible, and makes a real difference to student life at York? 

Fancy broadening your knowledge and studying a module from a different department or school in Semester 1? 

We want to know how semesters are working for you.

Circuit laundry has rolled out a new payment system across all campus laundry facilities.

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

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.

Need a tech upgrade? Santander are giving away 15 iPads or 35 pairs of AirPods in their latest Student Tech Prize Draw!

Are you among the 95% of students who have never taken a clinic-based learning module?  If so, we want to hear from you!

Key service updates for if you'll be studying, researching or working in York this summer.

We know you’re probably looking forward to a well-deserved break over the summer but there are some important things to keep in mind if you need to use IT services.

We hope you’ve had a great year in York! If you're planning on moving out soon, here's a reminder of what you need to do before you depart.

18 undergraduate finalists who completed this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) have been randomly selected as winners in our prize draw.

How to make exam time a more pleasant and productive experience.

We have recently undertaken a thorough review of our wellbeing services and our college offer to ensure that we’re providing an inclusive, supportive and safe community for all of our student members.

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. 

You may receive a phone call or email to support you if we have noticed you're not checking in.

As spring turns to summer, enjoying the outdoors on campus becomes more inviting - but we must remember it’s not just a haven for us but also our local community and wildlife.

On Saturday 12 April City of York Council will be carrying out surface repairs on Field Lane.

Full-time UK undergraduate student finance applications for the 2025/26 academic year are now open.

Road surface repairs on Campus East begin on Monday 7 April for one week.

Santander’s Student £10k prize draw is back! This time, they’re offering 40 grants of £250 to students across the UK.

Scholarships aren’t just for top grades or specific backgrounds, they’re for everyone, including you!

Whether you’re leaving York or sticking around, student support continues over the Easter vacation.

Volunteer to become a Green Impact Auditor (training and auditing will take place on 7 May)

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.

Specific buildings on campus will be closed from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April inclusive. Teaching will not be affected.

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

Interested in learning more about using your university experiences to boost your employability?

If you're leaving campus for the Easter break, please complete our switch-off checklist (where possible), to help us meet our energy and cost-saving targets.

An update on tuition fees for UK undergraduate students.

University Mental Health Day returns this Thursday 13 March, with a range of activities and resources available throughout the week to support you and your wellbeing.

Cooking together and sharing a meal can do wonders for your mental health - and pocket.

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

National Student Money Week is here - win prizes and join fun events!

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.

Join us for Waste Action Week, where you can participate in exciting competitions and quizzes for the chance to win one of ten £5 vouchers. Plus, discover top tips to help reduce waste.

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.

Fancy a brew? Let's talk it through.

The National Student Survey (NSS) is your opportunity to give fair and honest feedback on your experience at the University of York. 

On many programmes, you have the opportunity to step outside your degree and expand your knowledge by taking a module from a different department or school.

Monthly money advice drop-in events for disabled and neurodivergent students in Semester 2.

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 Vice-Chancellor's response to a recent open letter from students about York's collegiate system.

Join us to Light Up the Night with a candlelit walk around campus to mark Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025.

Short, dark days getting you down?

Take 2 minutes to make a pledge and be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher.

You're invited to participate in a research project exploring the role personal tutoring or supervision can play in closing the gap in degree outcomes among different student groups.

Events and activities to kick off Semester 2 - and a refresher on what you might have missed.

How to make exam time a more pleasant and productive experience.

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.

If you got a new computer, tablet, mobile phone or games console over the Christmas break, make sure you know how to set it up and use it with our services.