York Minster Faces Backlash Over Controversial Metal Band Concert

Symphonic metal group Plague of Angels will join church organist David Pipe for the concert, Organic Metal: Two Worlds Collide on April 25. The concert will involve the Minister’s restored Grand Organ […]

Third Year Becomes the First Student Bus Driver in York

Pippa Salisbury, a third year Sociology student, has become the first student bus driver for First Bus York. Salisbury will combine studying third year at the University with working as a First […]

University of York Student Dies after Entering the River Ouse

A University of York student has died after entering the River Ouse in the early hours of Wednesday morning.  The body of 19-year-old Evan Geoffrey d’Andilly from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire was discovered by […]

EXCLUSIVE: University Fails to Identify Perpetrators of Long Boi Statue Damage

The University has failed to identify the perpetrators of the Long Boi statue damage. Damage to the popular duck statue occurred in November 2024, prompting its removal after the statue’s legs were […]

York Sport Village Evacuated Following Gas Leak

York Sport Village on the University’s Campus East was evacuated on 11 February 2025 due to a gas leak.  Fire crews from Acomb and Tadcaster attended a gas alarm at the fitness […]

York Chinese Students Parade Through the City Celebrating Chinese New Year 

York Chinese students danced through York city centre alongside dragons forming part of Chinese New Year celebrations across the city. Students from the York Chinese Students Association performed in the Chinese New […]

York Ice Trail 2025 attracts thousands of visitors to the city

Alice Lilley reports on the York Ice Trail 2025 which took place last weekend.

Olympic Champion and Renowned Author Named Among the University’s 2025 Honours 

Alice Lilley reports on the University 2025 Honours List.

Vince Cable: “Tuition fees are bad politics” 

Alice Lilley and Charlotte Ambrose interview former Liberal Democrats leader Sir Vince Cable.

“I am not a fan of Semesterisation”: Interviewing Academic Officer Fenella Johnson

Alice Lilley interviews York SU Academic Officer Fenella Johnson, covering semesterisation, AI and academic misconduct and the University’s financial struggles.

40% of Students Dissatisfied with Check-In

Alice Lilley reports on the results of the Check-In feedback after a year of use at the University of York.

Long Boi Statue Ignites PETA Backlash

Alice Lilley reports on how the memorial for Long Boi has sparked a row with PETA over menu options available at the University.

“Difficult and Painful”: 272 Staff Members Cut as the University Tackles Financial Crisis

Alice Lilley reports on the University’s £34 million financial crisis.

Over 30 University Buildings Infected with Asbestos

Alice Lilley reports on the widespread findings of asbestos in University buildings.

Top Senior Civil Servants Visit the University of York

Alice Lilley reports on the visit of top senior civil servants to the University.

BREAKING NEWS: Long Boi Statue Damaged

The University has announced that the Long Boi statue has been damaged.