News in 2023
Monday 15 January 2024
The section of Kimberlow Lane between York Sports Village and Hull Road will be closed from 22 January for around seven days for essential repairs.
Thursday 21 December 2023
There is a reduced bus service between 27-30 Dec and 2-6 Jan (inclusive).
Thursday 14 December 2023
If you’re paying for parking using Pay by Phone in our on-campus pay and display car parks, the duration of parking time selected can now be rolled over into the following day.
Friday 8 December 2023
Whether you’re leaving York or staying on campus, student support continues over the winter break.
Thursday 7 December 2023
Applications are now open for returning undergraduate students who want to apply to live on campus for the 2024/25 academic year. Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 11 December.
Tuesday 5 December 2023
An update about catering, helpdesk, cleaning and reception opening times over the winter break.
Monday 4 December 2023
If you're sending letters or parcels to family or friends over the festive season, check out the last posting dates for your mail to arrive before 25 December.
Thursday 30 November 2023
Accommodation applications will open on Thursday 7 December at 12:00 (midday) for returning students who want to apply to live on campus for the 2024/25 academic year.
Thursday 23 November 2023
You’re invited to get involved with Energy Action Week as part of this year's Student Switch Off competition.
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Disability History month 2023 runs from Thursday 16 November until Saturday 16 December under the theme of ‘Disability, Childhood and Youth’.
Monday 20 November 2023
As the weather gets colder, we aim to make it as safe and easy as possible to travel around campus.
Friday 17 November 2023
The Travel and Transport team will be at the Field Lane crossroads on Tuesday 28 November between 4pm to 6pm, sharing their best tips and advice on keeping you and your bike safe whilst cycling this winter.
Thursday 16 November 2023
Most University of York owned accommodation is available for first year's only, however a small number of rooms are allocated to returning students every year.
Thursday 16 November 2023
Learn essential info at our water safety event and enter our prize draw!
Wednesday 15 November 2023
The University's Sustainability Report details progress made towards our Sustainability Plan over the 2022-23 academic year.
Tuesday 14 November 2023
Join the group maintenance session on Monday 20 November, 10am to 11.30am in Goodricke College (booking is required).
Friday 10 November 2023
The Inclusive Education Team is running three faculty-based discussion workshops to help inform the University’s plans for good practice surrounding assessment and feedback.
Friday 10 November 2023
We are making some changes to the way you access IT support at the University.
Thursday 9 November 2023
Members of the University are invited to mark Remembrance Day, and to take part in a Vigil for Peace.
Thursday 9 November 2023
The footpath that runs from Harewood Way to the covered walkway on Campus West will be closed for two weeks from Monday 13 November.
Monday 6 November 2023
For the next two weeks, complete personal finance lessons on the Blackbullion website for the chance to win some great prizes.
Sunday 5 November 2023
Some University students have reported recently receiving an email from an organisation called ‘ZoomInfo’ with the subject line ‘Notice of personal information processing.’
Wednesday 1 November 2023
There will be route diversions to 66 and 67 First Buses on 2 November and 20 November due to planned highway resurfacing and drainage works carried out by York City Council.
Wednesday 1 November 2023
Problems with parking in the neighbouring area of Osbaldwick has resulted in a number of complaints from local residents and Councillors.
Tuesday 31 October 2023
Enter any design or photo to our Christmas card competition for the chance to win an iPad! Runner ups will also get a £50 voucher.
Sunday 29 October 2023
IT Services have recently completed work to set up a new provider for the Virtual Desktop Service (VDS).
Thursday 26 October 2023
Share some thoughts on your York journey so far for the Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
Thursday 26 October 2023
Are you interested in studying, working or volunteering abroad?
Wednesday 25 October 2023
What do you think of your university experience so far?
Wednesday 25 October 2023
From Sunday 29 October, the bus stop located outside of James College will discontinue.
Monday 23 October 2023
Charging your phone or laptop in the Library? Using electrical items in kitchens on campus? Get your electrical items safety tested free of charge!
Monday 23 October 2023
From Sunday 29 October, the nearest bus stop servicing Halifax College will be Newton Way.
Wednesday 18 October 2023
The Joan Samuels Scholarship offers one award of £2,000 to be paid against University tuition fees for one postgraduate taught student or postgraduate researcher with a disability each academic year.
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Paid opportunities to get involved with EXEC, the Centre for Experimental Economics at York.
Monday 16 October 2023
E-scooters and e-bikes are available to shuttle across campus or to travel into the city centre.
Sunday 15 October 2023
As you progress through your studies, you’ll need to develop a new set of academic, digital, and information skills- IT Services are here to help.
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Don't get caught out - the road will be closed from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
Monday 9 October 2023
Information about the University's response to the ongoing events in Israel, Gaza and the Middle East, and about our support for those affected.
Monday 9 October 2023
Cycling, if you are able to, is a great way to keep active and has a positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing.
Monday 9 October 2023
Don't get caught out - some car parks are closed from Thursday until Monday.
Monday 9 October 2023
Did you know that as a student at the University of York you can get lots of software free or at a discount?
Thursday 5 October 2023
Get free access to York Sport gyms on Wednesday 11 October 2023.
Monday 2 October 2023
Walking, if you are able to, is a great way to keep active and has a positive impact on our physical and mental wellbeing.
Sunday 1 October 2023
Exclusively for UoY students, the Brighter Futures Grants have been created to support our students through their university experience.
Friday 29 September 2023
Although we work hard to minimise interruptions to IT across the University, sometimes our key services do experience disruptions.
Tuesday 26 September 2023
The Centre for Global Programmes (CGP) is looking for York students to meet and work alongside students from Japan.
Monday 25 September 2023
Specifically developed to support everyday student life at York, the MyUoY app includes lots of features to help make day-to-day life on campus easier such as the ability to view your academic timetable and find study space across campus.
Friday 22 September 2023
Learn about protecting your computer, mobile devices, tablets, and any other internet-connected devices from intruders.
Friday 22 September 2023
Join the list for opportunities to get paid or receive vouchers for student-led content.
Thursday 21 September 2023
First Bus, our nominated bus service provider, are altering routes, timetables, the free zone and bus numbers as of 24 September.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Whether you’re new or returning to study, kickstart your academic year with the Academic Skills Community.
Monday 18 September 2023
At this time of year, we see a lot of email scams. Make sure that your information (and your money) is safe by learning to spot what’s suspicious.
Friday 15 September 2023
Visit the Timetabling team who will be located in the Student Hub for the first two weeks of Semester one.
Friday 15 September 2023
Can you prove your bakes don't have soggy bottoms? Take part in the Great York Cake Off and help raise money for Stand Up to Cancer and Mentally Fit York.
Thursday 14 September 2023
Disability Services are running drop-in sessions throughout semester - a chance for a quick chat with a practitioner about general disability related queries.
Monday 11 September 2023
Join in with the 60+ events taking place this York Environment Week, from 23 September until 1 October.
Friday 8 September 2023
Learning a language is not just about social and personal development, it can be a life-changing experience.
Friday 8 September 2023
Food options on campus to help with the cost of living.
Friday 8 September 2023
Our partners at Santander Universities have launched a new prize draw, giving away £500 to 200 lucky students across the UK.
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Our Work Wardrobe is for students who need professional clothes for work or interviews.
Thursday 31 August 2023
Open Days on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 September will affect Campus South Car Park and Campus West Car Park.
Thursday 31 August 2023
Earning extra money for doing very little sounds attractive – right?
Friday 4 August 2023
Earn £30 voucher for taking part in a one hour careers research focus group.
Monday 17 July 2023
First Bus are introducing fare increases across routes across York from 24 July. This increase will affect all buses across the city, including those routes to and from the University.
Wednesday 5 July 2023
First Bus have released the new timetable and routes for this academic year. They are also introducing fare increases across all routes from 24 July. If you plan on using the buses please read on.
Friday 30 June 2023
We want to understand more about the needs of postgraduate taught students when it comes to career planning and making choices about your future. Share your thoughts for the chance of winning a £50 voucher.
Sunday 18 June 2023
Coming next academic year, we’re introducing a new student digital wellbeing tool called Check-In.
Monday 12 June 2023
Complete the all student sport survey to be in with a chance of winning £250!
Monday 12 June 2023
Over the coming weeks we will be rolling out Duo two-factor authentication to Office 365, which includes services such as OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote.
Thursday 8 June 2023
Santander Universities are giving away 10 iPad Pro tablets to higher education students in the UK.
Thursday 8 June 2023
Campus South and Campus West car parks will be affected by the forthcoming Open Days.
Friday 19 May 2023
We know that our students are feeling the effects of inflation pushing up the cost of living. The University of York, as an organisation, is going through something very similar.
Friday 19 May 2023
Could activities from the past help our wellbeing today? Get outdoors, help researchers and take a well deserved wellbeing break this exam season!
Friday 19 May 2023
Want to gain an international outlook? Join an intercultural exchange project in York to work with students from Hong Kong.
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Know someone of South Asian heritage who has overcome barriers to success?
Wednesday 10 May 2023
Over the past four years, you’ve made a difference to the lives of students and researchers across the University.
Friday 5 May 2023
The Academic Skills Community has a series of sessions and resources that will help you find the right digital tools to work with your data.
Tuesday 2 May 2023
A number of development works are due to start on Campus West over the next few weeks which may cause additional noise, and/or change the availability of car parking.
Friday 28 April 2023
We have an exciting opportunity for final year students from all departments to take part in this year's online international student sustainability symposium.
Friday 28 April 2023
York Festival of Ideas returns from 2 to 15 June with an exciting programme of over 150 FREE online and in-person events inviting you to ‘Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild’.
Monday 24 April 2023
The tipi on campus east, located near Piazza building, is set to be removed shortly, around the end of April.
Monday 24 April 2023
As we look to reduce our environmental impact across the University, one focus is on cutting down on unnecessary printing across campus.
Friday 21 April 2023
Starting on Wednesday 26 April, there will be a weekly academic skills drop-in session in the Library.
Friday 21 April 2023
Disability Services' drop-in sessions continue throughout Summer term - a chance for a quick chat with a practitioner about general disability related queries.
Wednesday 19 April 2023
How does it really feel for LGBTQ+ staff and students to work and study at the University of York currently?
Monday 17 April 2023
On Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 April some spaces in the Ron Cooke Hub will be out of use due to a live broadcasting of Question Time.
Monday 17 April 2023
It is important for our travel and transport team to have an understanding of how you travel to, from and around the University, as well as what improvements you want to see made, whether you walk, cycle, take the bus, scoot or drive.
Monday 17 April 2023
Food options on campus all day to help with the cost of living.
Sunday 16 April 2023
How to make Summer Term a more pleasant and productive experience.
Friday 14 April 2023
Share your thoughts and be in with the chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher. You’ll also be able to volunteer to take part in a paid focus group opportunity.
Thursday 13 April 2023
Santander Universities are giving away 10 MacBook Air laptops to higher education students in the UK.
Thursday 13 April 2023
The International Student Support team are recruiting their welcome team.
Wednesday 12 April 2023
*UPDATED: Work to prepare the site for the new Student Centre now delayed from 17 April to 3 May 2023*
Friday 24 March 2023
A number of East Yorkshire bus services, including Service 46, will operate differently from Sunday 2 April in order to improve reliability.
Friday 17 March 2023
King's Manor Library will close for a week due to essential maintenance work being carried out.
Thursday 16 March 2023
Due to road repairs outside of Car Park 3.1 (Campus North) behind Morrell Library / Harry Fairhurst building, the car park will be fully closed from 12am (midnight) on Wednesday 29 March and all day Thursday 30 March 2023.
Tuesday 14 March 2023
The proposed new Student Centre building in the centre of campus west has moved a step closer following the official submission for planning permission on 10 March 2023.
Sunday 12 March 2023
Applications to join the 2023/24 College STYC and STYM teams are now open to current undergraduates who will be moving into their second, third or fourth year of studies in September.
Sunday 12 March 2023
Whether you’re leaving York or staying on campus, student support continues over the spring vacation.
Monday 6 March 2023
Today we are excited to announce the launch of the University of York's Student Sustainability Opportunities Hub.
Sunday 5 March 2023
Things you can do to support your wellbeing this University Mental Health Day on Thursday 9 March.
Monday 27 February 2023
Digital Creativity Week is a week-long event for students to work with digital and creative technologies, explore archival material and research, and develop skills, culminating in the creation of digital artefacts for an exhibition celebrating the University of York campus and collections.
Tuesday 21 February 2023
National Student Money week returns from Monday 27 February to Friday 3 March, with the theme, ‘Navigating the Numbers: Coping with the Cost of Living’.
Tuesday 21 February 2023
The team formerly known as Security Services have been renamed to become Campus Safety and have relocated to the new Campus Safety Hub in Market Square.
Monday 20 February 2023
In recent months YUSU has been running a campaign relating to the University’s Exceptional Circumstances procedures - specifically they have sought the reinstatement of unlimited self-certification for all students which was temporarily available during the Pandemic.
Monday 20 February 2023
Today we are delighted to announce the launch of the University of York Strategy for Sport and Active Wellbeing 2023 - 2028.
Sunday 12 February 2023
Help decide who should win an iPad as part of this year’s One Planet Week competition inspired by the theme Land and Nature.
Friday 10 February 2023
The footpath that wraps around the Borthwick Institute for Archives building on Morrell Way will be closed from 20 February 2023.
Sunday 5 February 2023
The National Student Survey (NSS) opens to all final year undergraduates on Monday 6 February 2023.
Sunday 5 February 2023
Urgent works will affect water supply to 17 buildings on campus between 11:30pm and 2am on Wednesday 8 February
Friday 3 February 2023
Stephen, our Student Housing Adviser, took over the University’s Instagram account today to answer your questions via Instagram Stories.
Thursday 2 February 2023
The Library has recently made some changes to the Postgraduate Study Room and we would really value your feedback and comments.
Thursday 2 February 2023
Review the University of York and be in with a chance of winning a £2,000 voucher!
Thursday 2 February 2023
Our new Housing Hub is here to support anyone struggling with issues related to private sector accommodation.
Monday 30 January 2023
We're marking Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (6 - 12 February) with a number of events, including a Light up the Night Walk on Monday 6 February.
Sunday 29 January 2023
Thursday 2 February is Time to Talk Day, a day when everyone is encouraged to talk about mental health.
Friday 27 January 2023
Come to drop-in sessions to get tips on how to find part-time work.
Thursday 26 January 2023
One Planet Week (13 -17 February) aims to provide a platform from which to promote awareness, and share knowledge and actions on sustainability to staff, students and the wider community.
Wednesday 25 January 2023
Are you looking for an opportunity to welcome people to York and help them improve their English?
Tuesday 24 January 2023
Whether it’s connecting to Wifi, setting up two-factor authentication or using Zoom, the IT Services webpages are the best place to go to find information on using IT across the University.
Monday 23 January 2023
Update (26 January): the members of the Travelling Community have now moved on and are no longer on campus.
Friday 20 January 2023
Register now for the Summer Opportunities Fair and discover where in the world your summer could take you.
Friday 20 January 2023
We are running more Carbon Literacy training courses this term; plus, find out about our One Planet Week competition.
Thursday 19 January 2023
Disability Services are running drop-in sessions throughout term - a chance for a quick chat with a practitioner about general disability related queries.
Sunday 15 January 2023
Check out our drop-in events this week to help you with private sector accommodation for next academic year.
Tuesday 10 January 2023
From Monday 9 January there will be temporary bus stop changes at the roundabout where University Road meets Wentworth Way.
Monday 9 January 2023
On Tuesday 10 January, between 10am and 4pm, heating in all Campus West buildings will be turned off to allow us to carry out an urgent repair to pipework.
Friday 6 January 2023
Paid opportunities to get involved with EXEC, the Centre for Experimental Economics at York.
Thursday 5 January 2023
Meet students from countries across the world, practice your language skills and learn about different cultures at the Languages Café
Thursday 5 January 2023
The accommodation booking system for continuing undergraduates wanting to live on campus for 2023/24 will be opening on Monday 9 January 2023 at 12 noon.
Thursday 5 January 2023
Hear from leading academics, discover local sights and make friends from countries around the world as part of a week residential Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
Tuesday 3 January 2023
We carry out annual catering surveys to help deliver the best possible service for all at the University.
Tuesday 3 January 2023
New dates have been released for drop-in sessions, maintenance sessions and in-depth workshops.
Sunday 1 January 2023
If you got a new computer, tablet, mobile phone or games console, find out how to make the most of it and get it working with our services.