Archive for June, 2007
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YUSU rejects findings of university ‘Green League’
By Daniel Whitehead — June 20, 2007
YUSU have rejected the findings of a recent ‘Green League Table’ produced by People & Planet.
‘Fit Duck’ may be depressed, say RSPB
By Raf Sanchez — June 20, 2007
The University of York’s most famous wildfowl, known variously as ‘Trevor’ and ‘Fit Duck’, may be depressed, according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
Summers made redundant under cost-cutting scheme
By Anjli Raval — June 20, 2007
A new voluntary redundancy scheme has been offered to members of academic and administrative staff by the University as a cost-cutting measure as part of the recent Departmental Review process.
Tom Moore admits flouting YUSU code of ethical conduct
By Stephanie Dyson — June 20, 2007
AU President Tom Moore has admitted to breaking union code by refusing to comply with UGM policy on ethical merchandise. Moore also admitted that dates he had previously given to Nouse for when he ordered the Roses merchandise were untrue.
York students join G8 protest
By Nouse — June 20, 2007
Three University of York students took part in the protests against the G8 summit in Heiligendamm, Germany. The demonstrations were marked by violent clashes between police and protestors.
YUSU announces plans for ‘Campus Wednesday’ event
By Nouse — June 20, 2007
YUSU have announced plans for the creation of a “Campus Wednesday” event designed to provide attractive drinks offers and bar variety in order to encourage students to drink on campus.
Students and staff pay fond tribute to Ken Todd
By James Merill — June 20, 2007
Students and staff have described the James College Provost Ken Todd as a “legend” and a “unique character” in the run-up to his retirement this September.
University reveals smoking policy
By Toby Green — June 20, 2007
College provosts and Heads of Departments have been given the “legal responsibility” of policing the smoking ban by the University, despite receiving no specific guidelines on how to deal with those that break the law and being warned that if they fail to do so adequately, they will be “exposed to possible legal proceedings”.
Women’s Officer election landslide
By Jenny O'Mahony — June 20, 2007
Laura Payne and Marie-Anne Rogers were elected to the post of YUSU Women’s Officer, after a divisive election focused on the issue of whether men should be allowed to attend Women’s Committee meetings. Payne and Rogers defeated opponents Amy Burge and Ruth MacMullen by a landslide margin of 163 to 27. The campaign saw two [...]
Major refurbishment of Derwent bar
By Nouse — June 20, 2007
Plans are currently underway for a major refurbishment of Derwent Bar. The proposals aim to create “multi-functional stations” that can handle both daily catering and large events.
Derwent LGBT reps under threat
By Alex Stevens — June 20, 2007
Positions which represent minority groups on Derwent’s JCRC are under threat as plans to abolish LGBT and Access positions won a large number of votes at a recent open JCRC meeting.
Brian Cantor: a distant leader
By James Merill — June 20, 2007
Jamie Merrill talks exclusively to the Vice-Chancellor about Heslington East, BAE Systems and York’s future.
YUSU announce intiatives designed to bring education to top of agenda
By Raf Sanchez — June 20, 2007
YUSU have launched a number of initiatives designed to move education to the top of its agenda after admitting that the Students’ Union is currently failing to uphold its constitutional principles.
Chairman of Drax power station to receive honorary degree from University
By Robin Seaton — June 20, 2007
The chairman of the company which owns the UK’s second largest producer of carbon dioxide is to be amongst those who will receive an honorary degree at this year’s BA graduation ceremonies.
The isolation of disbelief: Florence’s story
By Heidi Blake — June 20, 2007
Heidi Blake meets Florence Moses, a young lesbian woman from Sierra leone seeking asylum in the UK with her infant son. She faces rape, violence and even death if she returns, but has been denied leave to remain in the UK.
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