Staying in York over the summer?
Posted on Friday 29 May 2026
Summer events
Staying in York over the summer vacation?
From quizzes to exciting day trips, there are plenty of social events taking place to help you meet other students, have fun and make the most of your summer in York!
Student summer events highlights
Organiser: Postgraduate Student Communities
Location: Norman Rea Gallery (Derwent L Block, Campus West)
Open to: Everyone
Organiser: Postgraduate Student Communities
Location: B/R/016 Wentworth Graduate College Hub (Biology Building, Campus West)
Open to: Everyone
Organiser: Postgraduate Student Communities
Location: Information Centre (Campus West)
Open to: Everyone
Organiser: Postgraduate Student Communities
Location: Roger Kirk Centre (James College, Campus West)
Open to: Everyone
Organiser: Postgraduate Student Communities
Location: The Courtyard, café and bar (Derwent College, Campus West)
Open to: Postgraduates
Organiser: Postgraduate Student Communities
Location: Information Centre (Campus West)
Open to: Everyone
Organiser: Postgraduate Student Communities
Location: Roger Kirk Centre (James College, Campus West)
Open to: Everyone
Organiser: Postgraduate Student Communities
Open to: Everyone
Emergency support on campus
Campus Safety is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - if it's urgent, call +44 (0)1904 32 3333 or download the SafeZone app for a quick response to any security or safety issue on campus. If it's non-urgent, you can speak to Campus Safety by phoning +44 (0)1904 32 4444.
Library and IT support
From Friday 5 June, the University Library main entrance is closed while the Library entrance and foyer are being refurbished. An alternative route will be in place to help you access the Library during this time.
From Sunday 7 June, the University Library returns to usual opening hours, opening 8am until midnight.
The IT support drop-in sessions continue to run throughout the summer:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 12noon
Catering and shops
Retail and catering outlet opening times may be impacted by upcoming on-campus events such as Open Days, graduation and public bank holidays. Visit the Eat, Shop, and Drink opening times page to see what’s open and when.
Campus disruptions
- Essential lift upgrade and replacement works means some lifts may be out of action for a while over the summer.
- Campus South and Campus Central car parks are affected by Open Day car park closures around the weekend of 20-21 June.
Reporting faults
The Facilities Helpdesk is open as usual, 7.45am to 4.45pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Emergency faults can be reported at any time.
Report faults to the Facilities Helpdesk
Launderettes
All campus launderettes are open as usual over the summer. If your college’s launderette is closed for any reason, you can go to your nearest reception at the Information Centre or Ron Cooke Hub and ask for a key to access another launderette.
Stay cool, save energy this summer
If you’re using campus spaces over the summer, we’re encouraging everyone to use energy responsibly during warmer weather as part of our Energy Saving Campaign. Try simple options like opening windows to keep cool, before switching on AC cooling. If AC cooling is needed, close windows first, set it to cool to no lower than 24°C, and switch it off when you leave.
Even tiny steps can help us all to make a big difference for our planet.
Buses and travel
First Bus run a reduced summer service for University bus routes. Stay up-to-date and check your travel using the First Bus web pages.
Bicycle parking spaces and cycle pumps are available across campus. Check out the cycling facilities map to see all the locations of bike storage, water fountains and showers/dressing rooms on campus.
Your wellbeing
Help and support is available throughout the summer for any student on campus experiencing personal or academic challenges. Student and College Wellbeing Officers offer a friendly, non-judgmental space to talk through concerns and help you access support.
TalkCampus is available 24/7 no matter where you are, and can provide a safe, anonymous space to talk and get the support you need.