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York experiences a surge in Covid-19 cases

The Delta variant is now dominant in York and behind the spike in cases

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’. 

Confirmed: 2021 in-person graduation ceremonies cancelled

In an email sent out to students today, 27 January, the University confirmed that the class of 2021 would be graduating online

YUSU meets with Universities Minister

Key issues discussed were hardship funding and refunds

'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

University criticised for rescaling spring term exam results

University criticised for rescaling spring term exam results

A petition calling on the University to ‘undo’ the downward rescaling has been sent after students from specific departments were told their spring assessment marks would suffer.

17 Feb 2021 Emily Hewat Matthew King
Conservative culture war intensifies with 'free-speech champion'

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’. 

16 Feb 2021 Ella Ward
York redevelopment: encouraging tourism at a cost

York redevelopment: encouraging tourism at a cost

Plans to develop a tourism spot on Rougier street could help revitalise the local economy after Covid, but may also harm the nightlife scene

10 Feb 2021 Joseph Higgins
LGBTQ+ History Month marked by University

LGBTQ+ History Month marked by University

The University and YUSU will be putting on a variety of events throughout February

9 Feb 2021 Emily Hewat
Confirmed: 2021 in-person graduation ceremonies cancelled

Confirmed: 2021 in-person graduation ceremonies cancelled

In an email sent out to students today, 27 January, the University confirmed that the class of 2021 would be graduating online

27 Jan 2021 Matthew King
Brian Terry to resign today, despite promise of month-long notice period

Brian Terry to resign today, despite promise of month-long notice period

The, now ex, YUSU Activities Officer had stated he would stay in his position for a final month, he has now been granted an early release from his role

26 Jan 2021 Matthew King
New Campus East college first to be named after female

New Campus East college first to be named after female

The newly named Anne Lister college is also the first to be named after an LGBTQ+ figure

23 Jan 2021 Emily Hewat
Brian Terry, YUSU Activities Officer, to resign

Brian Terry, YUSU Activities Officer, to resign

Terry is leaving the one-year contracted position due to being "offered long term employment at a stable company"

21 Jan 2021 Matthew King
Editorial: Russell Group Student Newspapers for No-Detriment Policy

Editorial: Russell Group Student Newspapers for No-Detriment Policy

Editors from all 24 Russell Group universities call for action in open letter

21 Jan 2021
Students sign open letter about university "safety net"

Students sign open letter about university "safety net"

A group of final year students, led by course representatives, are calling on the university to do more to protect students

15 Jan 2021 Joseph Higgins

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