York’s first Student Union venue launched
The University of York’s Student Union bar has been opened this week.
After eight months of work, The Courtyard has been finished, premiering at a guest-listed celebratory opening last Saturday. The refit of the Langwith College bar has cost an estimated £500,000, making it a large investment for YUSU.
Matt Burton, YUSU Services and Finance Officer whose original idea sparked the conversion project, commented: “We can now focus on running a successful venue that we’re confident both students and staff alike will thoroughly enjoy.”
The Courtyard will be open night and day, seven days a week, with extended opening hours on Saturday. The bar will offer a range of events, varying from comedy nights, to pre-nights with clubs in town.
YUSU President Tom Scott stated “the amount of work that has gone into the project is incredible, and I’m really proud of all the officers and staff that have worked so tirelessly over the past months.”
Jane Grenville, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Students, commented, “the Students’ Union has lobbied for forty years to have a central student venue and the opening of the Courtyard represents a major step towards the realisation of this dream.”
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