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Anyone for a mocktail? The changes in university drinking culture
By Ella Ward
Ella Ward discusses the changing attitudes towards alcohol amongst the Uk's student population.
Vice-Chancellor Confirms Plans for Campus-Based Teaching Next Term
In a recent email to students of the University of York, Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery confirmed plans for campus-based, in-person teaching from September 2021.
Investigation highlights the expensive, yet unsatisfactory, reality for student renters in York
The investigation highlighted that whilst 80% of University of York students spend a larger proportion of their income on housing than the average UK renter, 27% of students also claimed to have experienced mental health difficulties due to housing issues.
Top Universities accepting fewer wealthier students
New figures from the Office for Students (OfS) shows that top universities in the UK are accepting fewer students from wealthy backgrounds and admitting more Black students.
'Dubious' Evidence Used by Education Minister in New Free Speech Legislation
Colin Riordan, head of Cardiff University, has claimed that education secretary Gavin Williamson is using ‘dubious’ and ‘misleading’ information to support his new legislation on free speech in universities
Conservative culture war intensifies with 'free-speech champion'
The government is set to appoint a ‘free-speech champion’ for universities as part of the Conservative culture war against the ‘woke agenda’.
Students’ Unions demand mitigation policies for students
Russell Group Students’ Unions respond to the current arrangements for assessments and grading
York City council responds to Tier 3 status
York will move from Tier 2 to Tier 3 at midnight on 31 December
'Shocking number' of fines issued to tier 3 visitors in York
Over the weekend, North Yorkshire Police handed out at least 160 tickets regarding breaches of lockdown restrictions.
Conservative incompetence in the pandemic has endangered gender equality
The misogyny of Johnson’s government has been exposed by their handling of the pandemic.
