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Commercial Services

Commercial Services supports campus life at the University of York. We provide catering, hospitality, shopping, childcare, sport, events, print and conference services for students, staff and external customers.

Each department below includes a short overview and quick links to help you find what you need.

 

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Campus Kitchen

What we do
We provide in-house catering for University events, and offer catering for external events including Weddings, Corporate Events and Conferences.

Who it’s for
Staff, departments and external clients hosting events on and off campus.

What you can access

  • Working lunches
  • Formal dinners
  • Event catering packages
  • Bespoke menus

Quick links

 

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Eat and Drink

What we do
We operate more than 10 restaurants and cafés across Campus West and Campus East. We also manage catering in University accommodation.

Who it’s for
Students, staff and visitors.

What you can access

  • A wide range of coffee shops and cafes
  • Coffee shops and cafés
  • Eat in or grab and go options
  • Food courts
  • Catered accommodation dining

Quick links

 

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York Campus Nursery

What we do
We provide childcare on Campus East for children aged 3 months to school age.

Who it’s for
Students, staff and members of the public (student discounts available).

Ofsted rating
Rated ‘Good’.

Quick links

 

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York Science Park

What we do
We provide managed office and laboratory space for businesses, with hot desking available in select venues.

Who it’s for
Start-ups, spin-outs and established companies.

What you can access

  • Serviced offices
  • Laboratory spaces
  • Campus-based business community
  • Access to University research and expertise

Quick links

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Design and Print Solutions

What we do
We provide professional design and print services, from concept to final delivery.

Who it’s for
University departments, staff, students and external customers.

What you can access

  • Branding and visual identity
  • Brochures and printed materials
  • Illustration
  • Web design
  • Large format print - posters, signage, banners
  • Garment printing - team kits, workwear, event

Quick links

Three students shopping in Market Square Store

 

Shop

What we do
We manage retail services across campus, including supermarkets, merchandise, vending and laundrette solutions.

Who it’s for
Students, staff and visitors.

What you can access

  • Two on-campus supermarkets
  • Official University of York merchandise
  • Vending machines
  • Launderette facilities

Quick links

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York Conferences and Events

York Conferences and Events

What we do
We coordinate conferences and events, including weddings, across University venues.

Who it’s for
University departments, external organisations and event organisers.

What you can access

  • Event planning support
  • Lecture theatres and exhibition spaces
  • Campus West and East venues
  • The Guildhall in York city centre

Quick links

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York Sport

What we do
We operate the University’s main sport and fitness facilities.

Who it’s for
Students, staff and the wider community.

What you can access

  • Gym and fitness studios
  • Swimming pool
  • Indoor tennis and squash courts
  • 3G football pitches

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