News in 2020
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Our popular research showcase will take place on Wednesday 13 January 2021.
Tuesday 8 December 2020
Need support from the employee assistance programme? Find out more about Health Assured.
Wednesday 2 December 2020
Recent data from York’s resident consultation, Our Big Conversation, identified that nearly 50% of residents felt less emotionally healthy as a result of Covid-19 with 57% less optimistic about the future.
Tuesday 1 December 2020
In response to your feedback, we've provided additional cycle parking on Campus West.
Tuesday 24 November 2020
Last week, the Government announced that it is extending its free flu vaccination programme to the over 50s.
Tuesday 17 November 2020
This month the team behind the introduction of e-scooters to York (TIER) have offered the University 25 free e-scooter travel passes to give away to staff.
Monday 9 November 2020
Remembrance Day, on Wednesday 11 November, is a time to think about everyone who has suffered because of war.
Friday 23 October 2020
The second York Unlimited Giving Day will continue making the difference that you helped to support in 2019, funding life-changing, world-changing initiatives at York. Find out how you can get involved.
Monday 12 October 2020
This week will see the introduction of a small number of e-scooters to the University of York, as part of a trial being funded by the DfT, in partnership with the City Council, to encourage alternative, more sustainable ways to travel.
Tuesday 6 October 2020
With over 400 bedrooms and associated social spaces on track for completion for the 2021 academic year, our two new colleges are developing rapidly on Campus East. The one thing they now need is a name.
Tuesday 29 September 2020
In August we advised that Parking Permit charges would resume in September. Some staff who no longer needed an annual permit chose to cancel it through the parking system.
Monday 28 September 2020
We'll be celebrating Black History Month 2020 throughout October.
Tuesday 22 September 2020
From Sunday 27 September there will be a number of changes across the bus services provided by First Bus.
Tuesday 22 September 2020
Unicard and parking queries that would normally be serviced at the Information Centre are now being resolved online.
Friday 11 September 2020
Our travel and transport team have produced a handy inter-campus guide to help you navigate your way across campus by bike and foot.
Wednesday 2 September 2020
From today, Wednesday 2 September, due to the introduction of new regulations, all international mail now requires a completed CN22 Customs Form.
Tuesday 1 September 2020
A series of staff webinars will keep you informed of our future challenges and plans.
Tuesday 1 September 2020
Graduation this year looked very different, with online ceremonies last week to celebrate our students and their achievements.
Tuesday 25 August 2020
Parking charges on campus have been suspended since April. As campus reopens in September, the University has decided to start charging for parking again.
Tuesday 18 August 2020
We have had a great response to the introduction of online payslips across the university with nearly two thirds of staff signed up to date. Moving forward, a decision has been made that we will not resume printing of paper payslips.
Monday 10 August 2020
Have you left your bike on campus? The Department of Estates and Campus Services need to know when you intend to collect it, before bike sheds begin to be cleared in August.
Tuesday 28 July 2020
The winners of this year’s Green Impact Awards have been announced with a total of 28 teams achieving 33 awards for projects helping to make the University greener.
Thursday 16 July 2020
Health Assured have introduced a new and improved app - My Healthy Advantage.
Wednesday 1 July 2020
York's Professor Kiran Trehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement, will chair a discussion of new and innovative approaches to engagement influence in an upcoming webinar.
Wednesday 24 June 2020
Around 1,400 staff joined us when Professor Charlie Jeffery presented a webinar looking at the University's current position and future strategy in the light of the Covid-19 crisis.
Wednesday 24 June 2020
Three scientists from the University of York’s Department of Chemistry have received prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) awards.
Friday 12 June 2020
The Programme is part of a series of steps we are taking to mitigate the serious financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday 11 June 2020
Many of you will know that there are hundreds of rooms on campus with student belongings remaining in them.
Thursday 11 June 2020
Congratulations to colleagues who have been awarded Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Awards.
Thursday 11 June 2020
Keep in touch with what’s happening at York at this first Vice-Chancellor’s webinar.
Monday 8 June 2020
Since we closed the Library buildings in March, we've continued to provide online access to resources and support, but we know that access to onsite Library services is important to you. We're now planning how we will reopen our buildings.
Tuesday 2 June 2020
This week, York Unlimited is launching a new campaign to raise additional funds to help students from less advantaged backgrounds access the opportunity of an education at York.
Tuesday 2 June 2020
The York Festival of Ideas is one of the key ways that the University engages new and diverse audiences.
Tuesday 2 June 2020
In National Volunteering Week the University is launching its new Covid-19 staff volunteering scheme.
Monday 1 June 2020
As we have previously announced, we have been investigating two-factor authentication (2FA), an added layer of security which will help us to keep your information and our network more secure.
Monday 1 June 2020
Walkers are again raising money for the Mentally Fit York fund - and you can join in.
Friday 22 May 2020
Our academic year will start as planned on Monday 28 September but in a way that prioritises the health and safety of students and staff.
Friday 22 May 2020
With more people being encouraged to cycle, why not take advantage of the Rewards Extra Cycle to Work scheme to save money on a new bike (including electric bikes).
Friday 22 May 2020
York Festival of Ideas 2020 has moved online to educate, entertain and inspire you from the comfort of your own home.
Friday 22 May 2020
The University is delighted to have added three new Athena SWAN Bronze awards to its awards tally.
Monday 18 May 2020
During Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 Professor Christina van der Feltz-Cornelis and her research team, based in the Department of Health Sciences and Hull York Medical School, will launch an academic study to explore how people respond to work stress and differ in terms of resilience. This will include the impact of COVID-19 on work and studying.
Sunday 17 May 2020
It's Mental Health Awareness Week - the theme is 'kindness'.
Tuesday 5 May 2020
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is coming together to share best practice on university responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday 29 April 2020
We're adding more categories to your MyView page to enable us to build an accurate picture of the diversity of staff at the University.
Friday 17 April 2020
The second round of funding from the Emergency Student Support Fund is now open.
Friday 3 April 2020
The Scott Award Committee has opened up its art competition to staff as well as students.
Thursday 2 April 2020
The University recognises that this is a very challenging time for all students.
Thursday 2 April 2020
Gym instructors from York Sport have created home workout sessions to help you keep healthy and active.
Wednesday 1 April 2020
If you are working from home for the first time, the University is providing support for you to learn more about the digital tools that are available.
Wednesday 1 April 2020
As a thank you to University staff, and in recognition of the resilience and community spirit that has enabled the University to respond so well to the unfolding situation, all staff will receive an extra two days annual leave this year.
Friday 27 March 2020
Over the past few weeks, you have had to make major adjustments to how you work and live.
Friday 27 March 2020
Research England has announced that REF 2021 is now on hold, delayed until further notice.
Thursday 26 March 2020
With thanks to our community of donors from alumni, friends and supporters of the York Unlimited philanthropic campaign, we have launched an Emergency Student Support Fund (COVID-19).
Monday 16 March 2020
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charlie Jeffery, emailed all staff and students to make them aware of a number of developments, including a move to online teaching.
Thursday 12 March 2020
Do you know that we have over 800 bookable spaces across campus ranging from the smallest meeting room to Central Hall?
Wednesday 11 March 2020
Do you use a University of York staff parking permit?
Wednesday 4 March 2020
Following the announcement on Tuesday 11 February regarding the introduction of online payslips, the University-wide rollout has now been moved back by a month to a new date of April 2020.
Monday 2 March 2020
At the University, we’re keen to continue improving our travel and transport provision for staff and students. We want to make your travel to and around the campus both enjoyable and accessible.
Wednesday 26 February 2020
Update on coronavirus - change in guidance for travellers
Thursday 20 February 2020
Student groups will now be able to apply for storage space in the old Unity Health Building (next to the Exhibition Centre) on Campus West.
Tuesday 11 February 2020
In March the University is looking to introduce a new online payslips system.
Friday 7 February 2020
Find out how the White Rose Gender Equality College could support your Global Development research project.
Friday 7 February 2020
Updates on Coronavirus, 10.30am and 7pm
Thursday 6 February 2020
One Planet Week is back from 10 to 16 February. There’s a packed list of events, workshops and open lectures to get involved with supporting this year’s theme, Zero Carbon.
Tuesday 4 February 2020
A joint statement from the Vice-Chancellor and the presidents of YUSU and GSA.
Monday 3 February 2020
The University has updated its policies on travel, expenses and purchase cards.
Monday 3 February 2020
Take a journey around the world in a mock aircraft, try a bug flapjack or unleash your creativity on a graffiti wall at YorNight 2020.
Monday 3 February 2020
Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled. Thursday 6 February is Time to Talk Day.
Monday 3 February 2020
To celebrate this year's York LGBT History Month, the University is holding a wide range of events throughout February.
Sunday 2 February 2020
An update from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charlie Jeffery.
Sunday 2 February 2020
Updates on Coronavirus 10.30am, 1.30pm
Saturday 1 February 2020
Updates on Coronavirus, 11am and 7pm
Friday 31 January 2020
King’s Manor, the city-centre premises of the University of York, is undergoing a refurbishment to provide better overall facilities to users of the building and create a new home for XR Stories, a project leading on the use of innovative technologies in storytelling.
Monday 27 January 2020
Free service checks to sort out any problems.
Friday 24 January 2020
Have you tried to book a meeting, study or event room on campus before? How happy were you with the process?
Wednesday 22 January 2020
They’re cute, incredibly reclusive and one of the nation’s most loved animals. So, it’s a pleasure to announce that the University of York has achieved the Hedgehog Friendly Campus Bronze Award.
Tuesday 21 January 2020
Two Bills will be scrutinised by parliament in the coming months, both drafted by Professor Paul Johnson of the Department of Sociology, and based on his research.
Thursday 16 January 2020
Heidi Fraser-Krauss is the Deputy Registrar and Director of Corporate and Information Services at the University of York. Here she talks about the importance of the Staff Digital Skills Framework, reminding us of how technology is now ubiquitous in our work and personal lives.
Tuesday 14 January 2020
Apply now for the 2020 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Rising Talent Programme.
Monday 13 January 2020
Joss Ivory is HR Director for the University of York. In this audio clip she discusses digital skills in relation to digital culture: how common administrative task have drastically changed with the advent of the digital age and what staff at York can do to embrace these changes.
Monday 13 January 2020
Curious about the building work on Campus East?
Sunday 12 January 2020
Following consultation with students and staff, more initiatives are planned to improve catering on campus.
Friday 10 January 2020
The University of York will celebrate the 2020 Lunar Year of the Rat at the York Chinese New Year Gala.
Tuesday 7 January 2020
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new sustainability web pages.
Sunday 5 January 2020
Want to do something special in 2020? Join us in taking on a fundraising challenge this year!
Thursday 2 January 2020
Watch Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery explain why the University of York has adopted a Staff Digital Skills Framework.