Archive for June, 2011

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ISA to help internationalise campus

The International Students’ Association (ISA) will be launching its Global Initiative Fund this week to provide support to students or societies who would like “to embark on a project that would internationalise the campus”

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The Ron Cooke Hub is currently the only catering service on Heslington East but offers limited services. Photo: BDPCatering hub will not be ready for Langwith in 2012 says University

The University has come under pressure from YUSU and College Chairs to confirm when the planned Social and Catering Building for Heslington East will be built

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Trans patients need equality

Gender is a concept created by society. We are born as one of two sexes; but from thereon in gender is a choice: for example, if you are born “female” and identify yourself as a “woman” this identity is a performative choice not a predetermined characteristic

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Blogs of the BNOCs

Nouse reads: Blogs of the BNOCs

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Health Centres across the country abide by the NHS agreement which says details should be changed in 21 days. Photo: SMUCHealth Centre failing its trans patients

Concerns have been raised surrounding the Campus Health Centre’s treatment of trans students after requests for incorrect patient details on medical records to be changed have been denied

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Welfare software to cost £20,000

The University is set to spend £20,000 on an interactive mental health training programme for staff and students

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A picnic protest against the University is planned to take place today in the Ron Cooke Hub on Heslington East. Photo: RobbophotosYUSU protest divides college support

A peaceful protest highlighting the need for a social and catering facility on the Heslington East campus has erupted in controversy

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Departments miss feedback deadline

Several departments have failed to meet University deadlines for returning feedback. The Environment Department has taken nearly 13 weeks to provide students with feedback. The delay has left many students uncertain about how to revise and improve their work in the future

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Vanbrugh bridge is due to be replaced by the end of this year after it was found to be structurally unsound. Photo: Peter IvesonCampus bridge deteriorating

Potential dangers found in the structure of Vanbrugh Bridge have led the University to begin proceedings to have it replaced in its entirety

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Students have voiced concerns about the level of supervision on courses. Photo: University of YorkSupervisor standards are a “departmental lottery”

Early results from the Student Experience Survey indicated that over 20 per cent of the students in their departments across York had a unsatisfying experience with the supervisory system within their department

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Late night license events under threat

The financial viability of late night college events has been questioned by Commercial Services, but it has been met by strong denial from College JCRCs

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Students in Fairfax claim they have been overcharged for their rooms. Photo: Peter IvesonFairfax House petition for compensation

Students in Fairfax House, Vanbrugh College, are petitioning the University for a partial refund as a result of the substandard accommodation they believe they have received

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How green is York?

Martin Spurr looks at how sustainable the University is and what improvements are being undertaken

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PDF Archive: 21st June 2011

The PDF copies of Nouse from 21st June 2011

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Band of the Week: Cocteau Twins

Resident sound-nerd Tom Killingbeck thumbs through reams of musty vinyl so you don’t have to. Here are his weekly recommendations…

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