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Charlie Jeffery to step down as University of York Vice-Chancellor
He will leave York later this year to take up the same role at the University of Southampton
York students recognised after contributing 90,000 hours to local community projects
From refugee support to food poverty initiatives, students have been recognised for their community work
York SU approves Restore Britain Society despite student protests
The students’ union said it was legally required to treat the group the same as any other political society
Family pays tribute to ‘kind, caring, and deeply loved’ mum killed in Bristol explosion
Joanne Shaw’s family said she leaves behind a ‘legacy of love, compassion, and strength’
New free speech complaints system to be introduced at universities in York
Staff will be able to take free speech complaints directly to regulators
My £90,000 student debt is growing faster than I can pay it – I prefer blissful ignorance
‘What would checking the number actually change?’
York SU joins national ‘Pay the Placement’ campaign calling for student nurses to be paid
Student nurses complete over 2,300 hours of unpaid placement during their degree
York Dungeon investigates ‘poltergeist’ after tumblers fall from shelves
Paranormal investigators were called in after unexplained incidents in the gift shop
New renting laws come into force today – here’s what York students need to know
The Renters’ Rights Act is now in place across England
York student accommodation told to remove ‘obtrusive’ window graphics
Plans for large window graphics at Fusion Students in Fishergate have been refused
University of York involved in study redefining positive mental wellbeing
A new study identifies six key elements of positive mental wellbeing
University of York student helps create international exhibition on Saudi Arabian heritage
Mohammed Alhusayni was chosen to select historically significant filming locations and communities
York uni documentary to honour forgotten Baedeker raid hero
A York St John student film will tell the story of a forgotten wartime hero
University of York and York SU awarded national sustainability accreditation
York has been recognised for prioritising sustainability across teaching and student life
Mum raises awareness of delayed allergic reactions after York graduate’s death
Jenson Joseph, 25, died in April 2024 despite showing no immediate symptoms beforehand
University of York announces 2026 graduation dates
Planning ahead? Graduation dates have now been confirmed
York’s cutest side hustle: Inside the rise of cake sheds
From brownies to blondies, York’s cake sheds are becoming the city’s sweetest trend
York’s quiet spaces show how universities can better support neurodivergent students
The University of York is expanding sensory friendly spaces to improve accessibility across campus
Concerns as neurodivergent students unfairly accused of AI usage in Uni of York assignments
Students say there needs to be more awareness of how these policies affect different groups
Attention street food lovers, SPARK:York’s lease has been officially extended to 2030
The popular street food venue made from shipping containers will remain in Piccadilly for several more years
Tesco plans new supermarket within walking distance of University of York
A proposed Tesco less than a mile from campus could become the nearest big supermarket for students
York students revive Northern Society after feeling ‘outnumbered’ by southerners
From Lancashire Day parties to black pudding throwing, the society celebrates northern culture
York chippy crowned the best in Britain at national fish and chip awards
The Scrap Box in York has been named the UK’s best takeaway chippy
York University launches £1m fund tackling poverty, housing and mental health in the region
The New Horizons fund will support research projects across York and North Yorkshire
University of York among institutions facing legal claims from students over Covid disruptions
More than 170,000 UK students are seeking compensation after courses were moved online
University of York responds to proposed parking restrictions in residential areas
Residents in Osbaldwick report issues with student parking during term time
York SU elections to change in 2026 as sabbatical officer team is restructured
Students will elect five sabbatical officers instead of seven for the 2026/27 academic year
Uni of York students say high laundry costs are forcing them to choose between food and clean clothes
York SU says washing and drying at the university costs £5.10 per load
New exhibition at the University of York explores how fashion shaped the ‘New Woman’
A free Heslington Hall exhibition explores fashion, independence and modern life
University of York medieval studies students recognised at graduation awards
Prizes were awarded for dissertations and coursework across the cohort
Former University of York student lands role in major international theatre production
Alice Bravery will help bring life-sized dinosaurs to the stage
This house right by the Uni of York is on sale for £180,000 and we’re all mentally moving in
The house is cute, the location is elite, and the delusion has already set in
£22.7m secured for new purpose built student accommodation in York
Developers are promising high sustainability standards ahead of a 2027 opening
Motorist who killed University of York professor in cycling collision avoids prison
Family circumstances led the judge to suspend the prison sentence
Greg James just said he wants a Long Boi tattoo – and honestly, it makes perfect sense
He wants to take his love for Long Boi to the next level
University of York honours four global leaders with honorary degrees
From bestselling authors to business icons, York celebrates four extraordinary figures
Meet Sam, the Faithful Yorkshire lad who’s quickly made an impression in The Traitors castle
All eyes are on Sam as the new series unfolds
York St John named Yorkshire’s most ethical and sustainable university
The university was praised for green initiatives, ethical employment, and cutting ties with fossil fuel industries
Three York professors recognised in King’s New Year Honours for faith, heritage and public health
Three University of York academics have been awarded two MBEs and an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours
University of York scientists find new link between common virus and bladder cancer
A common childhood virus could help explain how bladder cancer begins
University of York restructures student support from December
Colleges will stop handling wellbeing issues as the first point of contact
A third year’s survival guide to winter formal season at York
A night of sparkles, chaos and stories you’ll laugh about all year
York SU launches campaign to demand action on the student housing crisis
The SU says the university has not taken sufficient steps to manage the impact of 150 additional first years
Erm, this York student turned up to a house viewing and it turned out to be an old school?
Seriously, what is happening with student housing this year
Driver who hit Uni of York professor and left him to die found guilty of careless driving
Jurors rejected his claim that he thought he’d hit a tree branch
Two York professors win 10 million euros each for ground breaking research projects
The University of York has secured two major grants from the European Research Council
Game of Thrones star John Bradley spotted filming new Christmas movie in York
Filming took over Colliergate and Fossgate last week
York St John announces 2025 honorary graduates – including West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor
Graduation week will see over 2,900 students celebrate in York Minster this November