The University of York will host a short series of hustings and election-themed events before the June general election, it was announced yesterday. Working with the University of York Students’ […]
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Officer-elect drops policy after student reps voice concerns
An elected Sabbatical Officer has dropped a policy following concerns raised by academic representatives from the Department of Psychology. Julian Porch, who will begin his tenure as Academic Officer of […]
May and Corbyn TV election debate to be held in York
A televised debate between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition prior to the general election in June will be held in York, the BBC announced a few […]
Arson in Wentworth Nucleus
Earlier this afternoon fire services were called to Wentworth College to respond to a major incident. Five fire engines were seen present outside the college. It has been reported that the […]
University of York student to stand for Liberal Democrats
University of York student Callum Delhoy will be the Liberal Democrat candidate for Selby and Ainsty for the 2017 general election. Having gone to college in Cambridge, he came to […]
Shakira Martins wins NUS national presidency
After three days of debates, speeches and voting, the National Union of Students (NUS) conference concluded at 2pm this afternoon. Delegates from across the country had gathered in Brighton to elect […]
Lord Mayor to declare York Human Rights City
This evening, the Lord Mayor of York will declare the city the UK’s first Human Rights City. The event will begin at 5:45pm at the Merchant Taylor’s Hall. The initiative […]
Tim Farron to speak at University of York next week
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron MP, will answer students’ questions in a Q&A session at the University of York next week. Coinciding with the Liberal Democrats’ national […]
YUSU to incorporate following student referendum
The University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) will change its legal status and adopt a new constitutional document following the results of a referendum put to the student body. Over […]
Alex Urquhart becomes YUSU President in 2017 elections
Alex Urquhart has been elected the next President of the University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) in the 2017 officer elections. Urquhart took the coveted position of President of YUSU, defeating […]