Goodricke College to be knocked down as it’s considered ‘inferior’ to other York Uni colleges

The buildings that comprise Goodricke College on Campus East are set to be demolished as they have been considered “inferior” to other University of York colleges.

In a leaked document sent to staff, a senior education officer explained the decision was made after consistent low application rates for Goodricke.

It detailed how accommodation spaces would be available in other colleges and confirmed that Goodricke demolition is set to start at the end of the academic year.

The document detailed how Goodricke College will close its doors for the last time this summer as it is set to be demolished over the summer break after 15 years of operation.

The correspondence further explained how current and prospective students will be moved into other University of York colleges whilst plans on the new development are made, ultimately due to the superior nature of other neighbouring accommodation blocks.

Whilst no plans for the new development have yet been made public, the new development is said to be open in time for September 2028.

The University of York also reassured staff that by demolishing the building in the summer it would “minimise any disruptions during the demolition process for both students and staff alike”.

Goodricke College was the first college to be opened on the new east campus in 2009. The college comprises of 600 bedrooms throughout a mixture of  standard and en-suite study bedrooms, in corridors, flats or town-houses, all with shared self-catering kitchens. In the centre of the college there is also the Nucleus Building which has an on-site launderette and common rooms, all of which will also be demolished.

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Since its opening 16 years ago, a number of newer colleges have opened, such as Anne Lister and David Kato in 2022, which has meant that demand for Goodricke has considerably dropped, however there has been mixed reaction from students on its demolition.

Third year University of York student, April May, expressed sadness at the news the college would be knocked down. Speaking to The York Tab, she said: “I lived in Goodricke in first year and even though I didn’t pick it as my first choice, I grew to love it.

“I get that it’s completely outdated compared to newer York accommodations but I have so many fond memories of throwing up down the corridors and hoovering it up with the flat vacuum there. It’s the end of an era.”

You should probably check the date, you April fools!

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