Emerging disparity between University employee salaries
The divide between the highest and lowest paid employees at the University has been growing over the last six years as the Vice-Chancellor has seen a 10 per cent greater increase in his salary compared to the lowest paid workers at the University of York.
Letting signs make students target to thieves
Students have raised concerns that letting signs and the information published on the letting agents’ websites are risking their safety, in areas already susceptible to crime.
Archbishop of York criticised for “homophobic rhetoric”
YUSU have published an open letter condemning Dr. John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, after he stated that ministers should not overrule tradition on the issue of same-sex marriages. In the open letter, YUSU stated the views of Sentamu were “extremely disappointing.”
£250,000 Computer Science robotics laboratory unveiled
The Department of Computer Science celebrated the official opening of its new £250,000 robotics laboratory on the Heslington East campus last Wednesday.
University sees sustainability as just “eco-bling”
One of the main aims of the University’s long-term plan has been criticised by an Emeritus Professor for Sociology in a study comparing the University’s sustainability credentials.
Proposal to streamline all society elections provokes critical reaction
Societies have reacted negatively to YUSU plans to streamline elections. The proposals discussed, last week, at the Student Development Assembly have been heavily criticised and were branded “unrealistic” by one society chair.
The Kindness of Strangers
As the latest statistics reveal university students are suffering increased levels of anxiety, Nouse talks to the voices listening to the loneliness, isolation and doubts of the 21st Century student
RAG Week commences with ‘Lost’ challenge
Rag week starts on Friday, beginning with the ‘Lost’ challenge. From Wednesday there will be a range of events, each raising money for a number of chosen charities
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