Matt Ward-Perkins

Matt has written 27 articles for York Vision.

York Student Satisfaction Falls in New Survey

Only 78% of York final year students said they were satisfied with the quality of their course after a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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York’s Pandemic: Our City, Our Uni, Our Future

York Vision spoke to Sharon Stoltz, York's Director of Public Health, about student/resident divides and emerging from lockdown.

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Fans Return to York Sport as Restrictions Ease

York's sporting venues have started to welcome fans once again.

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York Council Urges Landlords to Support Self-Isolating Students

York Public Health Director Sharon Stoltz and Vice Chancellor Charlie Jeffery said that some landlords have told self-isolating students to move out of their homes.

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Protest as Squatters Evicted from Barbican Site

One protester claimed they were "illegally and violently evicted".

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YUSU Backs Calls for Tuition Fee Discount

17 students’ unions are calling for a 30% discount paid for by higher interest rates on tuition fee loans.

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YUSU and Citizens Advice: York Students’ Mental Health Damaged by Private Renting Problems

The research also found that over three in ten students reported pest or insect infestations.

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Two York Students Convicted after XR Protest

They are among seven now convicted over the group’s printing press blockade in September.

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Universities Could Face Fines in ‘Cancel Culture’ Crackdown

A new law proposed by the Government would allow court action if free speech rules are broken.

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Philip Allott elected North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

The Conservative won with 62% of the second round vote.

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Young People Hit Hardest by Pandemic Unemployment

The Resolution Foundation’s analysis also found that young black people have been particularly affected.

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Full Return to Campus DELAYED Until At Least 17 May

The Universities Minister announced that a return to in-person teaching would be part of Step 3 of the Government's 'roadmap'

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University Announces Updated Summer Teaching Plans

The Vice-Chancellor said they are "hoping for good news on 12 April," but most teaching will remain online.

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York Vice-Chancellor’s Pay Cut Ends as £285,000 Salary Restored

Charlie Jeffery took a voluntary 20 percent pay cut last August.

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Artists interpretation of Roman Quarter development

Society Avoids Closure as Roman Quarter Plans Rejected

The Council refused permission for the major Rougier Street redevelopment in an 11-3 vote.

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Could Uber Drivers be Banned from York?

There have been claims that police will be telling them to leave the city.

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