University of York

Please join us in giving a big welcome to York’s newest residents, who we’ll henceforth be referring to as the Small Bois™️
📸: @/yorkshirebumble, Emily Limb and Pad Martin

All Electric Vehicle charging bays across campus will be temporarily closed on Friday 14 June 2024 for essential maintenance work 🔌
Bays must be vacated by 5pm on Thursday 13 June, and will reopen on Saturday 15 June.
See alternative parking options at: https://www.york.ac.uk/about/transport-maps-parking/parking/

Planning on working off campus over the summer? You may need to connect to our Virtual Private Network to access certain University systems and access your filestore.
Find out how to connect: https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/vpn/

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the raising of the Progress Pride Flag on campus this afternoon 🏳️‍🌈
Don't forget, there are plenty more Pride events taking place across campus and the city throughout the month of June. See all the details at: https://tinyurl.com/uoy-pride

Staying on campus over summer? It's a beautiful time of year to spend time in York! But if you're planning to stay on or visit campus over the summer, there's a few things you might need to know:
☕ From Friday 7 June, catering outlets on campus will be following revised opening times. Don't get caught out while on a coffee run - check in with UoY Eat Shop Drink before you head out, and plan ahead. You can also follow University of York Students' Union (YUSU) for the latest on YUSU outlets
📚 The Library will be open from 8am to midnight from Sunday 9 June. So you can drop by to study, research, or enjoy some peace and quiet, whenever works for you!
🧠 Just because it's summer doesn't mean you can't keep learning! The Academic Skills Workshop continues with its programme of workshops and one-to-one appointments to help you work on all things related to academic reading, writing and statistics
📱Finally, make sure you've got the MyUoY app installed for all the latest updates, and a programme of student events
Questions? Check the link in our bio for all the details you'll need to have a perfect summer in York 😎

Did you join the York Pride parade yesterday? From the Minster to the Knavesmire, York was lit up with music, dancing and celebration 🏳️‍🌈
Find out how you can get involved this Pride month at: https://www.york.ac.uk/about/equality/news-events/2024/pride-month-2024/

Leaving your bike on campus over the summer? 🚲
If you’re planning to leave your bike on campus over the summer, you’ll need to let us know so that we don't consider it to be abandoned.
Find out how to tell us you're coming back for your bike: https://tinyurl.com/summer-bike-storage

Are you registered to vote? A general election is on the way, set to take place on Thursday 4 July.
Find out how to check if you're registered, update your address, and apply for FREE voter ID with this super helpful roundup from University of York Students' Union (YUSU): https://yusu.org/news/article/general-election-2024

Ever wondered how a Masters degree could enhance your career?
Whether you’ve just considered it or already have an offer to study with us, see what studying a Masters is like at our Postgraduate Online Open Day on 5 June.
📚 Meet our departments
❓ Ask our support staff your burning questions
💬 Chat to current postgraduate students
Sign up today: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/meet-us/online-open-day/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=c154.5_pg_online_open_day_year2024

If you’re planning to study at York, we’ve got a free online course designed to give you helpful tips for adjusting to university life, which could be one of the most impactful stages of your life.
On this course, you’ll explore what higher education is all about and learn tips for making the most of your university life and study.
Find out more and sign up: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/moocs/next-steps-university/?utm_source=qses&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=c211_moocs_2024_year2024

If you haven't applied for your family accommodation at York yet, now is the time.
Applications for family accommodation will close on Friday 31 May at 5pm
Visit our families web page to find out more about applying: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/accommodation/families/

The Bike Doctor offers free basic service checks to staff and students, with the option to pay for additional parts of repairs at a discounted price, to help you continue cycling to, from and around campus safely 🚲
Choose a slot on campus or King's Manor to drop off your bike and we'll let you know when to come back for it: https://www.york.ac.uk/about/transport-maps-parking/cycling-and-walking/bike-doctor-sessions/

Are you almost at the end of your time at York?
If you won’t be returning after the summer break, make sure you've read through the IT Student leaver guide for info on when you’ll lose access to your University email, Library e-sources and the VLE: https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/guides/student-leavers/

York Pride is right around the corner, and with it a whole host of opportunities for us to reflect, celebrate and learn 🏳️‍🌈
Find out how we're marking Pride Month 2024, with events across campus and the city: tinyurl.com/uoy-pride

Hunt for medieval marks on a 500-year-old building, hear from a double Olympic champion and take part in a whole variety of crafting events
Join us as we explore, create and learn at the York Festival of Ideas. With over 200 events, there's bound to be something for everyone to enjoy: yorkfestivalofideas.com

When we say pollen, you say: ?
Well, probably hay fever. But pollen is so much more than the cause of your sneezes.
A brand new exhibition from York researchers, in partnership with RHS - Royal Horticultural Society, hopes to educate us all about the tiny wonder: https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2024/research/3dprinting-pollen-harlowcarr/

Planning on working off campus over the next few weeks? Chances are you’ll need to use our Virtual Desktop Service or Virtual Private Network.
If you’ve never used them before, don’t worry, there’s lots of support available to help you work when you’re not on campus: https://tinyurl.com/work-off-campus

"The reality is that there's still so much we don't understand about these cancers, and also so much more we can do to develop drugs and treatments that are more specific, more accurate and more personalised."
Based on Campus East, the Centre for Blood Research focuses on developing kinder and more effective treatments for the 40,000 people diagnosed with blood cancers and disorders each year
Hear more via BBC Yorkshire:

York: Research centre exploring the mutations behind blood cancer Nathan Turvey's brother Spencer died the day after he was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2020.

A team of archaeologists have returned to Skipsea to excavate the remains of a medieval timber hall uncovered near the site of a Norman castle 🏰
Supported by students from our University of York, Department of Archaeology students, they hope to shed new light on a little-known period of history.
The heritage of Skipsea was highlighted almost a decade ago, when archaeologists Dr Jim Leary and Dr Elaine Jamieson discovered that a huge mound - 85m in diameter and 13m high - was Iron Age in origin making it unique to Britain at the time.
Find out more about what the team are hoping to discover during this return visit: https://tinyurl.com/4ax2axuf

Have you booked your tickets for the York Festival of Ideas yet? Joining us this year are big names including:
🏅 Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes
🎭 Award-winning actor Sir Simon Russell Beale
🎥 BBC journalist and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste
📖 Children’s author Michael Morpurgo
10,000 tickets have already been booked - don't miss out: yorkfestivalofideas.com

Students from lower-income backgrounds are struggling to buy healthy lunches with free school meal allowances
That's according to new from Dr Sundus Mahdi in our Department of Health Sciences, University of York, which found that the allowance often limited pupil’s choices to meal deals, with many, often healthier, non-meal-deal items financially out of reach: https://tinyurl.com/mr3nvdbn

Today's the day! Join us from 7pm for your chance to sing LIVE with the BBC Singers and record part of a brand new composition 🎶
A recording of the virtual singers will be played alongside a live performance at the BBC Singers centenary concert at the York Barbican on 2 October: https://tinyurl.com/yfd5cdtv

SAFFIRE Tutorial Part One: Accessing the App

Ever get the feeling your toddler is running the house? Well, you might not be too far off
New has found that pre-school children actively select, shape and create their own experiences to match their genetic tendencies
Find out why and how: https://tinyurl.com/2p9t9pjw

Members of the public are invited to sing alongside the BBC Singers in a virtual performance 🎤🎶
As part of a new collaboration with BBC Research & Development, singers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the world renowned choir - from the comfort of home: https://tinyurl.com/yfd5cdtv

The Great York Walk is back!
Over 150 walkers will today be stepping up for a cause close to our hearts: improving mental health in York and beyond 💚
Good luck to everyone taking part! 👏
Support the walkers here: https://tinyurl.com/2wd57xuu

Why not live and study at York? Accommodation at York is centered around our eleven college communities located on our compact parkland campus.
You'll have teaching, study and social facilities right on your doorstep so that you can make the most of University life.

Why our accommodation?
💰 Bills are included in the price of your rent
🔒 Contents insurance and 24 hour security
📶 Wifi and 100mb wired internet in your room
🚽 Kitchens and bathrooms are cleaned regularly
🚌 Lots of cycle parking and a free direct bus across campuses
🌳 Vibrant parkland campus close to the city of York

Explore our accommodation with 360 tours, and apply for your accommodation on our website: york.ac.uk/accommodation

Join us for the York Festival of Ideas 2024, with over 200 in-person and online events designed to educate, entertain and inspire 🧠💡
Back for another year, the Festival features world-class speakers, performances, exhibitions, tours, family-friendly activities, and much more.
Book your place: yorkfestivalofideas.com

YORCUP combines the convenience of a disposable cup with the environmental benefits of a reusable cup, as a way to help reduce the use of single-use cups across campus.
Buy yours today for just £5, and enjoy your first drink for free!
https://tinyurl.com/ycxwdhks