News in 2025
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IT services over the 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.
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Moving out soon?
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.
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Our NSS 2025 prize winners
18 undergraduate finalists who completed this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) have been randomly selected as winners in our prize draw.
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7 tips for study and exam success
How to make exam time a more pleasant and productive experience.
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Transforming our wellbeing support at York
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.
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University update on UK Supreme Court ruling
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.
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Checking in with you
You may receive a phone call or email to support you if we have noticed you're not checking in.
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Enjoy the outdoors and respect our campus
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.
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Field Lane closure
On Saturday 12 April City of York Council will be carrying out surface repairs on Field Lane.
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Reapply for Student Finance for 2025/26
Full-time UK undergraduate student finance applications for the 2025/26 academic year are now open.
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Road repairs on Campus East
Road surface repairs on Campus East begin on Monday 7 April for one week.
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Calling all students! Fancy £250?
Santander’s Student £10k prize draw is back! This time, they’re offering 40 grants of £250 to students across the UK.
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National Scholarships Week 2025: why not you?
Scholarships aren’t just for top grades or specific backgrounds, they’re for everyone, including you!
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Student support over the Easter break
Whether you’re leaving York or sticking around, student support continues over the Easter vacation.
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Student volunteers needed: Green Impact Auditors
Volunteer to become a Green Impact Auditor (training and auditing will take place on 7 May)
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Church Lane EV bays temporarily unavailable
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.
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Building closures over the Easter weekend
Specific buildings on campus will be closed from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April inclusive. Teaching will not be affected.
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Staying in campus accommodation over the Easter break?
An update about catering, helpdesk, cleaning and reception opening times over the Easter break.
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Tell me about yourself
Interested in learning more about using your university experiences to boost your employability?
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Save energy, save resources - switch off before you leave
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.
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UK government approves uplift in home undergraduate fees
An update on tuition fees for UK undergraduate students.
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University Mental Health Day
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.
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Eat happy - for you and your pocket
Cooking together and sharing a meal can do wonders for your mental health - and pocket.
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Tell us how you travel for a chance to win an iPad
Simply tell us how you travel to, from and around the University to be in with a chance of winning an iPad.
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National Student Money Week 2025
National Student Money Week is here - win prizes and join fun events!
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Campus West building inspections
From March 2025 through spring, planned external building inspections will take place on Campus West.
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New digital loyalty scheme for Eat and Drink venues
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.
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Meet your University bus provider
First York will be outside the Careers building (Campus West) on Thursday 27 February, 11am to 3pm.
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Waste Action Week 2025
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.
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Sustainability Week 2025 - activities now bookable
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.
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Take time to talk
Fancy a brew? Let's talk it through.
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Final year undergraduates: Give your feedback
The National Student Survey (NSS) is your opportunity to give fair and honest feedback on your experience at the University of York.
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Would you like to study a sustainability module or a language?
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.
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Access It All money advice sessions
Monthly money advice drop-in events for disabled and neurodivergent students in Semester 2.
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Increase in bird flu cases
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.
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Vice-Chancellor response to College Chairs and Presidents letter
The Vice-Chancellor's response to a recent open letter from students about York's collegiate system.
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Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025
Join us to Light Up the Night with a candlelit walk around campus to mark Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025.
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Banish the winter blues
Short, dark days getting you down?
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What sustainable action do you pledge to do this year?
Take 2 minutes to make a pledge and be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher.
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Can personal tutoring contribute to narrowing awarding gaps?
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.
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Welcome Back Week 2025: what to expect
Events and activities to kick off Semester 2 - and a refresher on what you might have missed.
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7 tips for study and exam success
How to make exam time a more pleasant and productive experience.
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Lift closure - Derwent L
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.
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Got a new device?
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.